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Why Fly with FlightPad?

We are here for you! Whether you’re an enthusiast, an aspiring pilot, or an experienced pilot looking to hone your skills, FlightPad can help you achieve your ambitions and dreams. Visit our Flight Simulator Experiences section to find out how.


Central Location

Based in Ealing, our easily accessible, purpose built facilities are located at the University of West London. With ample amenities nearby it’s the perfect location to make the most of your experience. We offer great flight simulator experiences in an inspiring atmosphere with amazing people and state of the art facilities.

Latest Equipment

Want to fly? To be in control of an airliner? Fulfil your dream with Flight Pad using our state of the art, fixed-base Boeing 737 simulator. With stunning visuals, realistic controls and superb audio, the experience is as immersive as flying a real 737. We always start from your experience level and ensure we maximise your session for you.

Our People

Our team are hand-picked. Whether you know absolutely nothing about aeroplanes, or you are an experienced pilot, our crew will deliver a session that is right for you. Brushing up for an interview, a fun team day out, or just wanting to experience the excitement of flying a big jet, we look forward to realising your ambitions and desires.

FlightPad is a state of the art 737 flight simulator located in the heart of Ealing. Hosted by the University of West London, our mission is to help you fulfil your ambitions by offering you truly amazing and unique flight simulator experiences and training.

Run by a dedicated group of aviation professionals, we are in touch with the very latest developments and trends. We aim to help you realise your dreams and ambitions. If you want a flight experience, professional development or guidance on your pathway to the flightdeck, look no further.

Utilising Human Factors and Psychologists in our team, we also run tailored team building training courses. These give a unique perspective and can cover customer service, through to technology and technical skill courses. Contact us for more details.

FlightPad is based in Ealing, at the top university in London for overall student satisfaction*

Number 1 careers University

*National Student Survey 2022

FlightPad - The Perfect Gift

Our flight simulator experiences make the perfect gift for everybody. So why not treat others (or yourself!) As a truly amazing day out, you can fly away with our unique flight simulator experience.

Fantastic Simulator Facilities

Along with our brand new, state of the art simulator, you can also explore the world of aviation with the University’s Heathrow Experience, or how about fine dining in the Pillars Restaurant as part of your visit?

FlightPad - Experts in Aviation

Come and learn from industry professionals. We fly for a living and want to share our passion of all things aviation with you! Do not hesitate to ask us any questions you might have about aviation or flying. We are happy to share our experience and expertise with you.

The Next Generation

Flight Pad not only provides amazing flight simulator experiences for those wanting to experience flying first hand, we also support the next generation of aviators directly through our work with the University and beyond. If you want more information about flying careers, then you have come to the right place. We are happy to provide free and impartial careers advice alongside your flight simulator experience.

Tailored to you

Flightpad can provide you with the ultimate simulator experience, which is tailored to your requirements. Maybe you want to fly to a particular destination, or experience what pilots do in bad weather?  We can do that.  Perhaps you want to hone your flying skills, or tackle your fear of flying? If you want to know more, just ask us at the time of booking and we will be delighted to make your flying dreams come true!

Flexible Experiences and Solutions

They say flexibility is the key, and we couldn’t agree more. We’re a dedicated bunch, with customer service at the heart of everything we do. Whilst we have worked hard to give you an idea about what we can (and can’t) do, if there is something we haven’t covered or you want to discuss our services further please ask and we will be happy to help.