About Us
Flight Experience is a unique aviation entertainment retailer. All stores are individually owned and operated under a franchise system. Pacific Simulators 2010 Ltd is the Master Franchisor. Pacific Simulators 2010 Ltd is incorporated in Christchurch, New Zealand.
All Flight Experience stores use a simulator device manufactured by Pacific Simulators 2010 Limited. The simulator is a fixed-base device modelled on the Boeing 737-800. It is designed specifically for the entertainment and (entry level) training markets. It incorporates leading edge technologies to provide an immersive aviation experience.
Flight Experience offers its customers the opportunity to “fly” a flight simulator that is about as close as it gets to the real thing. Flight Experience is developing outlets around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuwait. (Paris, France will open in May 2011). The product offer is designed to have broad appeal. It caters for consumers wishing to buy a truly memorable gift, right through to professional pilots and Corporate entertainments.
Our History
The concept of Flight Experience was developed by three aviation enthusiasts including Russell Hubber. Russell remains as Director of Operations and is partnered by Iain Pero, Director of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Development. The first Flight Experience store opened its doors in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2005.
A brief outline of our history is detailed below:
| 2001: | First 767 simulator built |
| 2005: | First 737-800 simulator developed |
| 2005: | First Flight Experience store opens for business |
| 2006: | Five franchises operating in New Zealand |
| 2007: | First Australian location opens in Sydney. Further Australian expansion takes place in 2008 with outlets opening in Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast. |
| 2008: | Further international expansion into Singapore and Hong Kong |
| 2010: | Australian Gold Coast franchise relocates to Brisbane. |
| 2011: | New stores open in Kuwait, Paris and Adelaide. Bangkok to open in January 2012. CASA Approvals for Melbourne and Singapore. Flight Experience receives approval from Boeing as an Official Licensed Product. Record number of flights sold. |
Flight Experience is continuing to grow and expand the number of outlets around the world.