FTA320 Madrid-Barajas | Airbus A320 Fixed Base Simulator — Flown by Real Airline Pilots

FTA320 | Airbus A320 FBS Simulator in Madrid – Barajas

FTA320 located in Spain, is Madrid’s most serious and realistic public flight simulator experience, operating Spain’s most advanced Airbus A320 Fixed Base Simulator (FBS) from its dedicated facility near Madrid Barajas Airport. Founded in 2015, the centre has trained pilots and aviation enthusiasts for over a decade and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — one of the very few flight simulator venues in Europe offering completely unrestricted access around the clock.

What genuinely sets FTA320 apart from comparable simulator venues is the quality of its instructor team. Every session is led by an active or highly experienced airline pilot — including a commander on the Airbus A320 at Iberia Express with 11,000 flight hours, first officers on the A330 and A350 at Iberia, Iberojet pilots with type rating instructor qualifications, and aeronautical engineers with thousands of real-world hours. These are not just simulator enthusiasts — they are the real airline crew who fly the actual aircraft.

The Airbus A320 FBS Simulator

The simulator is built around a 100% realistic Airbus A320 cockpit size, fitted with original Airbus throttle quadrant and pedestal components sourced directly from a real A320, original sidesticks with autopilot lock, original Airbus seats with manual adjustment, and a 240° 4K projection visual system delivering fully detailed real-world airport scenery worldwide. The simulator runs the original Airbus FCOM procedures database, the Lufthansa Systems LIDO navigation database kept fully updated, and over 380 programmable ECAM failure scenarios covering the complete range of normal and abnormal operations.

The cockpit seats up to 7 people in total, with a dedicated 12-seat briefing and debriefing room attached. A full Airbus A320 Mock-Up is also available on-site for procedure practice away from the simulator itself. FTA320 is the only Spanish simulator centre with official IVAO and VATSIM collaboration status, meaning real-time online air traffic control is available during sessions for those wanting the complete immersive experience.

For Aviation Enthusiasts — Leisure Sessions from €85/hour

Leisure sessions are fully open to members of the public with no prior experience. The instructor guides you through the complete experience from cockpit familiarisation and engine start through to takeoff, cruise, and landing. Sessions can be customised to include emergency scenarios, adverse weather, engine failures, and ECAM procedures depending on your interest level. Gift vouchers are available for leisure sessions, making this one of Madrid’s most original and memorable gift experiences.

Optional add-ons include SimBrief flight planning, Navigraph chart access, LIDO and Jeppesen navigation charts, and IVAO / VATSIM online network connectivity — giving experienced home sim pilots a genuinely professional-grade session.

For Professional Pilots — Assessment Preparation and Recurrent Training

FTA320 has a proven track record in airline assessment preparation, with over 90% of candidates who train here going on to be hired by their target airline. Structured assessment preparation packages (FULL-BASIC, FULL-MEDIUM, FULL-PRO) combine simulator hours with personal interview preparation led by instructors who have direct experience of the assessment processes at Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, Ryanair, and other European carriers.

Additional professional services include Commander Upgrade courses, Pilot Incapacitation courses, Fear of Flying programmes, and OPC/LPC recurrent training refreshers. The simulator is also available for hourly rental by qualified pilots and training organisations.

Fear of Flying Programme

A dedicated fear of flying course is available at FTA320, using the A320 simulator environment to help passengers understand and overcome flight anxiety in a safe, controlled setting. The programme is led by qualified instructors and tailored to each participant’s specific concerns.

Plan Your Visit

FTA320 is located at Calle de la Maestra Felisa Lozano 7, Local, 28042 Madrid — nearest metro station Canillejas on Line 5. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Book via the website reservation system or contact by WhatsApp on +34 664 303 888. Instructors are available in Spanish and advanced English.+34 664 303 888