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Atlantic Airventure

Shannon, Ireland
353 061 363687
Ranked #1 of 5 attractions in Shannon
5.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Game/ Entertainment Centres
Owner description: Atlantic AirVenture is an Aviation Education and Flight Simulation Centre located 3 miles from Shannon Airport.The Centre runs a range of activities...... more » Owner description: Atlantic AirVenture is an Aviation Education and Flight Simulation Centre located 3 miles from Shannon Airport.The Centre runs a range of activities and events for budding aviators,ACE Camp runs for June and July and is an ideal introduction to aviation for ages 8-12.The Flight Simulation Centre offers a range of Flight Simulators available on a pre booked basis. Of special interest to those with a passion for the 'heavies' is our B737NG Fixed Base Simulator, this is of the type used to train real pilots. So if you would like to see Ireland with a birds eye view, while in Command of a Jet Airliner, Atlantic AirVenture is not to be missed! « less
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Daveom
Sixmilebridge, Ireland
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Fly away in your own plane. Lots of interesting aviation stuff and simulators to beat the band. More

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HarrogateMark
Harrogate
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

We recently visited the Limerick area and whilst looking for somewhere dry to go we found the Atlantic Airventure. We called in without booking and asked if we could try the small 2 seater sims. Jane explained very well the basics of powered flight to my 10 year old son. He was then allowed to take off and fly a... More

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agtaistilgominic
Shannon Ireland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Very hands on experience. Using the simulators you can fly over exotic areas. A real high More

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Monkeylogic
Glasgow
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Spent an hour with Tomas in the 737 sim today and it was absolutely fantastic. We flew from Dublin to Shannon, then a different approach to Shannon with a touch and go, an engine failure on climb out and emeergency landing back to home base. The realism of the cockpit is amazing, it was a very enjoyable experience and I... More

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Fergal O
Dublin, Ireland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

Given a voucher as a present by the offspring. Finally got around to venturing down from Dublin ( stayed in the Old Ground Ennis overnight ). Met and welcomed enthusiastically.Brought into the 737 simulator and given a comprehensive and easy to understand briefing, sufficient for my total lack of experience. The hour of one takeoff, enroute maneuvering and three landings... More

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Locky16
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Had a ball flying the 737. Decently do it again next time I am in Ireland More

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Rowanfitz
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011

This is a "Must Do" for anyone who's an Aeroplane enthusiast. Really really good! More

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taz12799
Hazlet, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011
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This is a must see for ay visitor to the Shannon Region. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. I am an avid fan of planes and flying so when doing research on our trip to Ireland we came across their website. When we were in Ireland my girlfriend called the place to book me some time. They weren't booking time in... More

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Jane Magill, Owner at Atlantic Airventure, responded to this review
31 May 2011

You are very welcome! Many thanks for your words, it means a lot to us that you appreciated and enjoyed it. We look forward to flying with you again! Blue Skies Jane More

Lillyfilly
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010

I really enjoyed my experience.It is a place to go if you like Aviation or want to learn about aviation.There's lots of options of different sims. More

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TonyBrophy
Waterford
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010

This is the best experience i have had on the ground to date ; friendly professional staff, great facilities and brilliant display of historic photos, model aircraft and aircraft parts n memorabilia, if you want to experience what its like to fly a 737 this is the place to do it its a must for aviation enthusiasts i would recommend... More

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