CABOOLTURE AIRPLANE FIELD GUIDE
Climb In, Light Afterburners: A 30‑Minute F/A‑18 Super Hornet Simulator Blitz in Caboolture
A 5-minute briefing followed by 30 minutes in a Top Gun–style F/A-18F Super Hornet simulator in Caboolture — this guide explains what to expect, who can fly, and the practical requirements.
Climb In, Light Afterburners: A 30‑Minute F/A‑18 Super Hornet Simulator Blitz in Caboolture.
This Top Gun fighter‑pilot simulator experience delivers a burst of pure speed and technical theatre: guided by experienced instructors, you move from a short briefing into an F/A‑18F Super Hornet cockpit where takeoffs with afterburners and 600‑knot high‑speed flight are simulated, and you’re led through an instructor‑run combat mission — a tightly packaged, high‑adrenaline taste of fighter life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Authentic F/A‑18 Super Hornet simulation
The experience is billed as the closest public access to flying an F/A‑18F Super Hornet: a state‑of‑the‑art fast‑jet simulator built to convey the systems, sensations and procedures of the real aircraft.
Afterburners, speed and combat theatre
Expect simulated afterburner launches and sustained high‑speed legs (the experience references flights at 600 knots) and an instructor‑led combat mission that layers tactics on top of the raw speed for a compact thrill ride.
Expert instructors who run the mission
Instructors with extensive simulator experience guide you through flying the aircraft systems and then take you into a combat scenario — blending technical teaching with hands‑on mission work.
What the day feels like
What the 30 minutes feels like
After a concise, focused briefing you strap into the Super Hornet cockpit and run through takeoff procedures before an instructor pushes the sortie into high‑speed flight and then a combat mission — the session is engineered to compress the sensations of fast‑jet flight into a single, intense simulator sortie.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who should book — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The session includes a 5‑minute briefing followed by 30 minutes in the flight simulator.
Bring photo ID and wear comfortable clothing; be aware of the minimum height (taller than 4 ft 11 in) and maximum weight (130 kg) requirements.
Experiences are for one person only; a maximum of two observers may accompany the participant.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The experience includes a 5‑minute briefing followed by 30 minutes in the flight simulator.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Are there height or weight limits?
Yes — participants must be taller than 4 ft 11 in and not weigh more than 130 kg.
Can friends or family watch?
Yes — up to two observers are allowed per experience.
Who operates the simulator experience?
The operator is Flight Rush - Brisbane.
How much does it cost?
The listed price for the individual experience is $198.