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Simulator Sessions

Have you ever explored the Pima Air and Space Museum and wondered what it would be like to fly one of the planes on display? Now you can!

Come experience the thrill of flight with our three simulators!

Pricing:

    $10 for 10 minutes on one of the following:

    • Cessna 172 Skyhawk
    • A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog)
    • F-5E (T-38 Talon)

    During this time, you’ll be guided through the controls of your chosen aircraft and get a chance to fly it!

    • Tickets are purchased at the Tram Ticket Booth in front of the Aerospace Gallery (Building 7). Card only. Tickets cannot be purchased ahead of time and are sold on a first come, first served basis.

    Availability:

    • Saturdays and Sundays
      • Regular Hours (October-May)
        • 10:00am-3:00pm
      • Summer Hours (June-September)
        • 10:00am-2:00pm
        • Please note that we will not offer simulator sessions during the day on the following dates. We will instead have simulators available during our summer evening event, Night Ops:
          • June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26

    Contact [email protected] with any questions

    Private Room Rentals are also available!

    • $60 for 30 minutes exclusive access to simulator room, with staff/volunteer-led instruction.
      • For groups of up to 8 people.  
    • Available Friday-Sunday
      • Regular Hours (October-May)
        • 10:00am-3:00pm
      • Summer Hours (June-September)
        • 10:00am-2:00pm
    • Private Simulator Room reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance via the online booking system. Click below to book a Private Simulator Room session.

      Bring the history of flight to life with simulators of a pilot’s first solo flight in a classic Cessna 172, to practicing the ropes as a vital ground support A-10 Warthog Driver (shown above), to handling the supersonic speeds of a F-5E Tiger II.