Flight Simulator
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Ness Aviation in Inverness offers an advanced Boeing 737 MAX flight simulator experience, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, aspiring pilots, experienced flight simmers, or anyone curious about what it feels like to fly a modern commercial airliner.
Our full-size Boeing 737 MAX simulator provides a highly immersive and realistic environment, allowing you to experience the aircraft from the Captain’s seat.
Key Features:
Full-Size Boeing 737 MAX Cockpit: Experience a highly detailed, full-scale cockpit featuring functional flight controls, switches, displays, systems and instrumentation based on the Boeing 737 MAX.
High-Definition Visuals: Our immersive visual system provides detailed, lifelike scenery, airports, weather and surroundings to make every flight feel as realistic as possible.
Realistic Flight Dynamics: The simulator recreates the handling, systems and flight characteristics of the Boeing 737 MAX, giving you an authentic commercial aviation experience.
Modern MAX Flight Deck: Experience the distinctive Boeing 737 MAX cockpit, including its large-format flight displays and updated aircraft systems.
Instructor Guidance: Our instructors will guide you throughout your experience, whether you’re flying an aircraft for the first time or want to practise more advanced airline procedures.
Customisable Experiences:
Fly Almost Anywhere: Choose from airports and destinations around the world, from familiar UK airports to some of the most challenging approaches on the planet.
Challenging Approaches: Test your skills flying into airports such as Innsbruck, experience difficult weather conditions, crosswinds, short approaches and challenging landings.
Iconic Locations: Fly over famous cities and landmarks, depart from airports such as London Heathrow, or recreate a real-world airline route.
Tailored Sessions: Every experience can be adapted to suit your individual skill level, from complete beginners through to experienced flight simmers and pilots.
Session Options:
Introductory Flights: Shorter sessions are ideal for beginners wanting to experience taking control of a Boeing 737 MAX, including take-off, general handling and landing.
Extended Flights: Longer sessions of up to 120 minutes allow you to experience a much more complete airline flight.
During an extended session, you can follow an authentic airline route, prepare and file your flight plan, complete aircraft start-up and pre-flight procedures, taxi to the runway, take off, fly a SID, cruise to your destination, follow a STAR and ILS approach, land the aircraft and taxi all the way to the arrival gate.
Whether you simply want to experience your first Boeing landing or want to operate the aircraft using realistic airline procedures, the session can be tailored around you.
Ness Aviation’s Boeing 737 MAX simulator provides an educational, exciting and unforgettable experience that brings you closer than ever to the world of commercial aviation.
Take the Captain’s seat, push the throttles forward and experience what it is like to fly one of the world’s most advanced modern airliners.
Boeing 737 MAX 8 Overview
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is a modern narrow-body airliner and one of the most popular variants of Boeing’s 737 MAX family. Building on the successful 737 Next Generation series, the MAX introduces improved fuel efficiency, greater range, advanced aerodynamics, modern flight deck displays, and enhanced passenger comfort.
Key Features:
Capacity: Typically seats between 160 and 180 passengers in a two-class configuration, with configurations of up to 210 passengers available.
Range: Up to approximately 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 kilometres), making it suitable for short, medium, and longer regional routes.
Engines: Powered by two CFM International LEAP-1B high-bypass turbofan engines, specifically developed for the 737 MAX family to provide improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Winglets: Equipped with distinctive Boeing Advanced Technology split-tip winglets, designed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency.
Design and Performance:
Dimensions: The aircraft is 129 feet 6 inches (39.5 metres) long, with a wingspan of approximately 117 feet 10 inches (35.9 metres).
Cruising Speed: Typically cruises at around Mach 0.79, approximately 520–530 mph (840–850 km/h) at cruise altitude.
Service Ceiling: Capable of operating at altitudes of up to approximately 41,000 feet (12,500 metres).
Efficiency: Advanced engines, aerodynamic improvements and redesigned winglets provide improved fuel efficiency compared with previous generations of the Boeing 737.
Usage:
Airlines: The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is operated by airlines around the world and is widely used for both domestic and international services.
Versatility: Its combination of range, passenger capacity and operating efficiency allows it to serve everything from short domestic sectors to longer international routes.
Advanced Features:
Flight Deck: The 737 MAX features four large 15-inch flight displays, providing pilots with significantly more display area and improved situational awareness compared with previous 737 generations.
Avionics: Modern navigation, communication and flight-management technology provides enhanced operational capability while retaining familiarity with the traditional Boeing 737 cockpit philosophy.
Passenger Comfort: The Boeing Sky Interior offers modern LED lighting, larger overhead storage bins, improved cabin styling and a more spacious passenger environment.
Quieter Experience: The LEAP-1B engines and aerodynamic improvements help reduce both cabin and exterior noise.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 represents the latest evolution of one of the world’s most recognisable airliners, combining the familiar Boeing 737 design with modern technology, improved efficiency and enhanced capabilities for both pilots and passengers.
Popular Questions
How many people can fly this simulator
It is a two-seat aircraft so 2 people can fly this simulator with “Dual Pilot Addon”, otherwise one person flies under instructor supervision.
Is there a space for spectators?
Yes we have seats for 4 people but more space is available.
How real is this simulator?
This flight simulator is designed to provide a highly realistic and immersive experience, closely mimicking the actual aircraft.
How old do you have to be to fly this simulator?
Suitable for age 8 and up.
