FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Air Museum is opening its new flight simulator lab to the public starting June 17, 2021, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Featuring two sets of controls, a yoke and joystick, with the option of virtual reality, pilots and aspiring aviators will be able to take to the sky virtually anywhere in the world. Individuals are able to choose from more than 30 aircraft to fly. Flights can be adjusted to depart and land in various destinations all while the user experiences real-time weather and air traffic conditions.
The general public can purchase access to the flight simulator lab for $10 per 15 minute session. Fargo Air Museum members receive one free hour along with a subsequent discounted rate of $5 per session.
Flight simulator lab hours are:
- Tuesday and Thursday 11 am to 2 pm
- Wednesday 3 pm to 5 pm
- Saturday 11 am to 2 pm
- Sunday 10 am to 1 pm
Interested individuals are encouraged to register for their session in advance via at FargoAirMuseum.org.
The opening of the flight simulator lab is thanks in part to the North Dakota Main Street Grant Initiative and the Warren R. and Irene O. Diederich Fund.