Come and live a
FIGHTER PILOT MISSION
F-14 (TOP GUN)
F-16 ou F-18
Share the passion of a military pilot...
Put on a flight suit and...
Test aerial combat in our simulators, guided by a real fighter pilot
TOP GUN EXPERIENCE
VIPER EXPERIENCE
DOGFIGHT EXPERIENCE
GUIDED BY AN EXPERIENCED (EX-)FIGHTER PILOT – GET READY FOR THE MOST FUN EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE
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F-14 TOP GUN
TOP GUN EXPERIENCE
299€
Suit up and take your seat in the twin-seat cockpit, alongside a real (ex-)fighter pilot ! Get ready for an experience like no other !
Take-off, supersonic pass, formation flying, aerobatics, close air combat, carrier deck operations…
You take the controls of this iconic fighter aircraft.
Want to try a loop, a roll or a more extreme manœuvre ?
Your pilot is right there with you, you are the pilot, not a spectator !
TOPGUN was your dream ? Make it real.
Our PREMIUM experience.
From age 12.
TOP GUN EXPERIENCE - NIGHT EXPERIENCE
299€
The TOP GUN Experience at maximum intensity: the night flight.
Equipped with your Night Vision Goggles (NVG), you fly in total darkness. Every manoeuvre, every air combat engagement, every carrier landing takes on a new dimension when the sun has gone down and your only reference is the green image through your NVG.
Suit up, take your seat in the twin-seat cockpit and take off alongside a real (ex-)fighter pilot. He briefs you, guides you and takes you through a night sortie exactly as combat crews experience it.
From age 12.
Discover and test the new F-18 simulator
FLIGHT SIMULATOR F-18
F-18 EXPERIENCE
149€
Solo experience · +/- 30 minutes' flying
Take the controls of the F/A-18 Hornet, the US Navy's carrier-based strike fighter and the aircraft at the heart of Top Gun Maverick.
Catapult launch from the carrier deck, aerobatics, interception, low-level flying, arrested landing on the flight deck… every exercise mirrors what a real naval aviator trains for.
- Preparation : Suit up in your flight suit.
- Briefing (~15 min) : Your instructor walks you through the basics of flying the F/A-18.
- Flight (~30 min) : Catapult launch, aerobatics, interception, low-level flying, arrested carrier landing. You choose your objectives and your pace.
- Debrief : At the squadron bar.
Friends and/or family are welcome to watch from the spectator area (max. 3 people; please note any additional guests in your booking remarks).
Can be combined with an F-16 Experience for a 2nd or 3rd person.
F/A-18 simulator · Partial functional cockpit · Fixed base · Immersive virtual reality.
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F-16 for 1 person
F-16 EXPERIENCE
149€
Solo experience · Tailored briefing · 30 minutes' flying
Take the controls of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the jet fighter that defended Belgian skies for over forty years. Solo at the stick, at your own pace.
After a tailored briefing, you take off for 30 minutes of free flying: aerobatics, interception, low-level flight, landing… Push the aircraft to its limits and choose your own objectives.
F-16 MLU simulator (Mid-Life Update) · Full or partial cockpit · Fixed base · Immersive virtual reality.
VIPER EXPERIENCE
349€
Solo experience · Full tactical mission
You are in the front seat, you are the pilot. At the controls of your F-16 Viper, for a complete combat mission led by a real (ex-)pilot from the Belgian Air Component.
The sortie includes an interception phase followed by an air combat engagement against a hostile patrol. Your instructor coaches you in real time on the manoeuvres to fly and the decisions to make.
An operationally credible, intense mission. The real job of a fighter pilot.
F-16 MLU simulator · Full or partial cockpit · Fixed base · Immersive virtual reality.
DOGFIGHT EXPERIENCE
349€
Solo experience · BFM — Close air combat in the F-16
One-on-one against a real (ex-)fighter pilot. One objective: win the fight.
Your instructor briefs you on BFM fundamentals (Basic Fighter Maneuvers), the close air combat techniques taught to military fighter pilots worldwide.
You take off in tight formation, then the engagement begins.
Multiple passes in offensive, then neutral setups. After every pass, your pilot assesses your performance, corrects your errors and drives your progress. The turning fight demands anticipation, precision and composure under pressure.
A real air combat lesson in an F-16. Demanding. Addictive.
F-16 MLU simulator · Full cockpit · Fixed base · Immersive virtual reality.
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F-16 DUO
F-16 DUO EXPERIENCE
249€
Experience for 2 · Two F-16s, two pilots
Fly together, each at the controls of your own F-16 simulator. Two aircraft, two competitive minds, one shared sky.
- Preparation : Suit up in your flight suit.
- Briefing (~15 min) : Your instructor walks you through the basics of flying the F-16.
- Flight (~30 min) : Both of you fly our F-16 simulators for 30 minutes. Take-off, aerobatics, interception, low-level flying, landing… formation flying together is possible.
- Debrief: At the squadron bar.
The ideal gift for two — between friends or with family.
F-16 MLU simulator · Full or partial cockpit · Fixed base · Virtual reality.
DOGFIGHT DUO EXPERIENCE
449€
Experience for 2 · 2 vs. 1 air combat · Prior flying experience recommended
Two of you against our fighter pilot — an uneven fight on paper, and yet…
Each in your own F-16 simulator, you coordinate your manoeuvres to gain the upper hand on your instructor, a real (ex-)fighter pilot.
- Briefing : your fighter pilot briefs you on your 2v1 ACM mission (Air Combat Maneuvering).
- Dogfight : take off in formation, climb to the engagement zone, turning fight 2 vs. 1 multiple offensive then neutral setups. This programme is only possible if your flying level allows it. Your fighter pilot will do everything to maximise your capabilities.
If you shoot down your fighter pilot in a neutral 2v1, he'll buy you a drink at the bar !
F-16 MLU simulator · Full cockpit · Fixed base · Virtual reality. Price for 2 people.
Friends and/or family are welcome (max. 3 people, or note it in the booking remarks) — they can watch your flights from the spectator area.
RELIVE YOUR EXPERIENCE
TAKE HOME THE VIDEO OF YOUR EXPERIENCE – TO BE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF BOOKING
Guided by a real fighter pilot
Simulators that let you fly solo or share a flight with a real fighter pilot, working together to complete realistic and thrilling missions. An incredible experience, especially for aviation enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.
This is a unique opportunity to explore the capabilities of these iconic fighter aircraft and live an unforgettable flight experience.
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Our fighter jet simulator missions
Did you see us at the CINEMA ?
Fighter Squadron Bar
A unique opportunity to talk and connect with real fighter pilots.
Visual and audio atmosphere – terrace in fine weather
« BIO » Baranek, former RIO on the Tomcat and Topgun instructor, reviews our Topgun Experience from his home in Florida.
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« BIO » during his Tomcat flying days and today. He is the author of several books on Topgun and hosts TOMCAST, a podcast about the F-14 Tomcat.
Please arrive at your booked time at Flight Experience Nivelles so that we can provide you with the best possible experience.
According to our colleagues — fighter pilots who have tested our simulator — the TOP GUN Experience is highly realistic compared to an actual fighter jet flight. This experience is therefore not recommended for anyone with health conditions that may be incompatible with it, particularly cardiac conditions. Please consult your doctor beforehand if necessary and inform the pilot before the flight. Pregnant women are not permitted to participate. Flight Experience Nivelles cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for any in-flight discomfort leading to the immediate termination of the Experience. Maximum weight for the simulator: 110 kg
After placing your order, you have 1 year to come and live the Experience. Beyond this period, we can extend your order upon request and justification. Thank you.