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Västerås Flygmuseum startade verksamheten 1999. Den fantastiska hangaren där verksamheten bedrivs byggdes på 1930-talet för Flygvapnets räkning. Den otroliga träkonstruktionen gör den till ett museum i sig självt.
Samlingarna omfattar i dagsläget drygt 25 flygplan. Dessa är till största delen i flygande skick. På söndagarna får man ofta uppleva brummande eller tjutande flygplan i rörelse.
Museet har även en häftig Simulatoravdelning som vänder sig till i första hand allmänheten. För närvarande har vi följande simulatorer:
- SAAB J 35 Draken
- SAAB JAS 39 Gripen
- Convair CV440 Metropolitan
- McDonnell Douglas DC-10
- Airbus A320
- samt en fullt fungerande Linktrainer.
I museets entré finns en shop med en hel del intressant för flygintresserade.
Böcker, modeller, kepsar, T-shirts m.m.
Här kan du även sitta ner och ta en fika med bulle eller en glass.
Mer historik om Flygmuseet här >>>
Simulatorer
Museet har sex simulatorer:
- J 35J Draken från Flygvapnet (J 35:an är för tillfället stängd för översyn)
- JAS 39 Gripen (som även är anpassad för rörelsehindrade gäster)
- Convair 440 Metropolitan från SAS
- McDonnell Douglas DC-10 från Scanair
- Airbus A320 (Håll koll på onlinebokningen vilka söndagar som är bokbara)
- Link-trainer - en klassiker från 1920-talet
Simulatorerna är i första hand avsedda att ge dem som inte har någon tidigare erfarenhet som piloter en realistisk upplevelse av hur det är att spaka ett berömt flygplan och att visa hur arbetet i cockpit går till.
Västerås-företaget TV021 har sammanställt denna lilla film från vår simulatoravdelning:
Hässlögatan 16
SE-721 31 Västerås, Sweden
Phone: +46 21 495 06 40
E-mail: kansli@flygmuseum.com
Entrance fee: 150 SEK
Children 0-15: free in
adult company.
Opening hours: sundays 11-16.
Other days/hours after
agreement.
Simulators
During the summer period we have a limited number of instructors, but we always have at least one instructor on Sundays. On Sundays where we only have one instructor, our online booking is closed. Other Sundays are open for online booking.
Preferably use our Online booking.
Link to the online booking can be found a little further down this page.
The museum has six simulators:
- J 35J The dragon from the Air Force (minimum age to fly: 12 years, minimum length 160 cm)
- JAS 39 Gripen, which is also adapted for disabled guests. (Minimum age to fly: 12 years. minimum length 160 cm)
- Convair CV440 Metropolitan from SAS (minimum age to fly: 12 years, minimum length 160 cm)
- McDonnell Douglas DC-10 from Scanair (minimum age to fly: 12 years, minimum length 160 cm)
- Airbus A320 (minimum age to fly: 15 years, minimum length 160 cm)
- Link trainer - a classic from the 1920s (minimum age to fly: 12 years, minimum length 160 cm)
The simulators are primarily intended to give those who have no previous experience as pilots a realistic experience of what it is like to hoist a famous aircraft and to show how the work in the cockpit goes.
Payment methods and booking
Payment is made by cash or credit card at the entrance. You then receive a voucher that is handed to the simulator instructor before the flight. For larger groups who book simulator flights in advance it is also possible to arrange payment by invoice. When booking, please indicate which payment method is preferred.
We prefer that you book a simulator pass well in advance if you know you want to fly.
There are only a limited number of slots available for "drop-in" flights.
NOTE! FOR YOU WHO WANT TO BOOK SIMULATOR SATURDAY / SUNDAY:
After 6 p.m. on Fridays we close the reservation for Saturdays / Sundays.
This applies to ALL bookings, telephone, mail or online booking.
But it usually is not a problem to get a drop-in time if you come on a Sunday without pre-booking.
Prices can be found here >>>
Preferably use our Online booking here: >>>
Here you can choose the type of simulator, date and time yourself.
NOTE! The time you book must be during the museum's regular opening hours Sundays 11-16.
Make sure you are in the museum 15 minutes BEFORE the time for your booked flight slot.
If you book a time on a Saturday or Sunday, it must be before noon. 6 pm on Friday.
After 6 p.m. on Fridays we close the reservation for the weekend.
If you have made a reservation and are prevented from attending, do not forget to cancel your time.
You can do this free of charge at least one day before your booked time.
If you are unsure about booking, you can usually get a drop-in time during the regular Sunday opening when you arrive.
Ask at reception immediately when you arrive.
You can also book by email: bokning@flygmuseum.com
Please state:
Date (Sundays) and time when you want to come, name, address, telephone number and which simulator you want to book, and make the booking before 6 p.m. on the Friday before the current weekend.
Special bookings on days other than Sundays
You can also do special bookings other days than Sundays (eg company visits and other groups) but then additional costs are added for opening the museum and guides / simulator instructors. Simulator prices are also higher during these times.
We are happy to submit quotations for such bookings that can be invoiced if you require.
Link trainer
Our Link trainer is a little special simulator that also requires knowledgeable instructors.
The Link Trainer can not be booked as our other simulators, it is usually displayed as a static simulator for interested visitors.
GIFT VOUCHER FOR SIMULATORS
Buy a gift voucher for our flight simulators.
It is guaranteed to be an appreciated birthday present or a happy surprise.
Price SEK 550 which includes admission to the museum + 30 minutes flight in one of the following simulators:
J 35 Draken, JAS 39 Gripen, DC-10 or Metropolitan.
Gift voucher for the A320 simulator costs SEK 1350 which includes admission to the museum + 60 minutes flight.
The gift vouchers is normally sold in the museum's entrance shop on Sundays between 11-16.
FOR YOU WHO HAVE RECEIVED A GIFT VOUCHER:
The gift voucher is valid for use during our regular opening hours on Sundays between 11-16. E-mail us and book the desired time for your simulator flight for the Sunday you decide to come. The easiest way to book is to make your reservation online as above. Then you are sure to get the time you want. Remember to make the booking before 6 p.m. before the current weekend.
Your gift voucher must be used within one year from the date of purchase.
When you redeem your voucher at the Museum, you can buy extra simulator half-hours if you wish.
You can also order gift voucher by email: kansli@flygmuseum.com
Payment can be made by invoice (SEK 50 in invoicing fee applies).
If you pay directly to our bank giro: 285-8561 there is no extra charge.
Mail order must contain: Number of gift vouchers, value of voucher, SEK 550 or SEK 1350 (see above), name, address / invoice address.
A320 SIMULATOR
Keep an eye on the online booking page which shows which Sundays are bookable.
Training of instructors is currently underway on our A320 simulator.
Bookable slots on Sundays will increase as more instructors are certified.
The minimum flight slot in the A320 simulator is 60 minutes. Minimum age to fly: 15 years.
NOTE! If you book through the online booking, you mark two 30-minute slots.