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Newton Flight Academy At Glasgow Science Centre

Discover the science of flight as you take off at the controls of a light aircraft in our state-of-the-art, full-motion flight simulators.

Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a beginner, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience from check in to landing.

The Newton Flight Academy is the first of its kind in the UK. The 3 simulators feature realistic wrap-around views of the landscape generated from real map data. Your immersive experience includes full instruction and background to the science of flight from our crew.

Visit our booking page to find out more and purchase tickets.

Educator?

Newton Flight Academy at Glasgow Science Centre is available as an immersive STEM education experience for small groups of S2 and S3 students.

Event organiser?

Give your colleagues an unforgettable teambuilding experience filled with challenges to overcome together and the rewards of flying high in our state-of-the-art full motion flight simulators!

Air Cadets?

The first of its kind in the UK, the Newton Flight Academy provides a unique and innovative training space. Elevate your training and instruct your air cadets using our state-of-the-art full-motion flight simulators, featuring immersive 180 degree wrap-around views and realistic graphics.

Partners

Newton Flight Academy at Glasgow Science Centre is a partnership between Glasgow Science Centre, FIRST Scandinavia, Boeing, University of Strathclyde and MathWorks.

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FAQs

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What plane will I fly?

There are two different light aircraft available in the simulator to fly: The Beechcraft 58 Baron (B58) and the Cessna 172 Skyhawk (C172).

The B58 has twin IO-550 300 HP engines.

The C172 in the simulator is the 180 HP 172 SP variant.

Where will I fly to?

In your 30-minute flight simulator experience, your flight will take off and land at Glasgow Airport giving you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the controls while flying over the city. Then you will have the opportunity to fly a short sightseeing flight around a city of your choice.

How easy is it to fly?

You will be fully supported by our flight instructors throughout your experience to ensure a successful take-off and landing.

How accessible is Newton Flight Academy?

We have endeavoured to make Newton Flight Academy at Glasgow Science Centre as accessible as possible. The simulators have a set of three steps with handrail to reach the seats in the cockpit. To discuss any particular accessibility needs, please email us before booking.

Can other members of my party observe?

A maximum of two non-flying members of the visiting party are welcome to attend Newton Flight Academy and observe the simulation experience. Space around the simulators is limited and observers will be required to stand during the experience.

Tell me more about Newton Rooms

Newton Flight Academy at Glasgow Science Centre is proud to be the first of its kind in the UK. It is part of the international Newton Room network offering education experiences within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Find out more about the Newton Room concept.