Flight Rush Sydney: Boeing 737, Airbus A320, F/A-18 & Helicopter Simulators in Marrickville

Flight Simulator Sydney — Boeing 737, Airbus A320, F/A-18 & Helicopter at Flight Rush, Marrickville

Flight Rush is Sydney’s most comprehensive flight simulator centre — and by its own description, possibly the most diverse under one roof anywhere in Australia or the world. Located at 94 Meeks Road in Marrickville, just 12 minutes by train from Town Hall station and 15 minutes from Sydney Airport, the centre operates six distinct simulator types: a Boeing 737-800, an Airbus A320, an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet, a light aircraft simulator, a training helicopter, and a full-motion multi-million dollar helicopter simulator. No other venue in Sydney — or possibly Australia — puts this range of aircraft types in a single location.

All simulators are professional-grade, non-VR devices. Flight Rush makes a clear distinction between its real cockpit simulators with authentic controls and wrap-around screens and the VR-headset experiences offered by some competitors — every simulation at Flight Rush is a genuine cockpit environment, not a virtual reality game. Sessions are open to everyone aged 12 to 112 with no prior experience required, and every flight is led by an expert instructor.

Boeing 737-800 Simulator — The Airline Captain Experience

The Boeing 737-800 at Flight Rush is based on the same Boeing 737NG aircraft type operated by Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar on domestic routes across Australia every day. The session replicates the full airline captain experience — exactly as it happens in the real aircraft. Your instructor acts as first officer and guides you through engine start, taxi, takeoff, cruise, and landing at airports of your choice from across Australia and around the world. Pricing from AUD $198 for a standard session.

Airbus A320 Simulator

The Airbus A320 at Flight Rush gives participants the complementary experience to the Boeing 737 — the fly-by-wire sidestick cockpit of Europe’s most widely operated short-haul aircraft. The A320 is the aircraft that operates international and domestic routes from Sydney Airport on behalf of carriers including Qantas, Virgin Australia, and international operators across the Asia-Pacific. Sessions cover the full range of airliner procedures and are available for recreational flights and professional airline assessment preparation alike.

F/A-18 Super Hornet Fighter Jet Simulator

The F/A-18 Super Hornet experience at Flight Rush is as close as it gets to flying the real aircraft without a military licence. Feel the afterburner kick at takeoff, fly at 600 knots, execute air combat manoeuvres, and experience the G-forces of a fighter pilot mission in a professional-grade, non-VR cockpit. From AUD $198 for a standard session. The “Try The Lot” package at AUD $561 combines the F/A-18, a light aircraft, and the Boeing 737 in a single day — the most comprehensive aviation experience in Sydney.

Light Aircraft Simulator

For aspiring pilots, beginners, and those considering a career in aviation, the light aircraft simulator at Flight Rush provides an introductory experience in a general aviation cockpit covering the basics of aircraft control, navigation, and landing. Sessions are an ideal starting point for anyone who has ever wondered what it takes to learn to fly, and provide a genuinely educational overview of private pilot fundamentals.

Helicopter Simulators

Flight Rush operates two helicopter simulator options: a training helicopter simulator with wide-screen visuals for an accessible introduction to rotary-wing flight, and a full-motion multi-million dollar helicopter simulator — one of the most immersive helicopter experiences available to the public anywhere in Australia. The full motion simulator starts from AUD $176 for 45 minutes, making it one of the most affordable full-motion helicopter experiences in the country.

For Professional Pilots

Flight Rush’s partner business Airline Training Solutions provides professional pilot training in Sydney using the centre’s simulator fleet, covering aircraft simulators, helicopter simulators, airline assessment preparation, and jet flight simulator experiences for pilots at all licence levels. Contact the centre directly for professional session scheduling and pricing.

Getting There

Flight Rush is located at 94 Meeks Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 — approximately 12 minutes by train from Town Hall station (Sydenham line, then 10-15 minutes walk from Sydenham station). By car, the centre is 15 minutes drive from Sydney Airport and easily accessible from the M5 and inner west arterial roads. By bike, a cycle path passes the building. All sessions are by appointment only — no walk-ins.