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Atlantic Airventure

Shannon, Ireland
353 061 363687
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Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Shannon
Type: Game/ Entertainment Centres
Owner description: Atlantic AirVenture is an Aviation Education and Flight Simulation Centre located 3 miles from Shannon Airport.The Centre runs a range of activities... more » Owner description: Atlantic AirVenture is an Aviation Education and Flight Simulation Centre located 3 miles from Shannon Airport.The Centre runs a range of activities and events for budding aviators,ACE Camp runs for June and July and is an ideal introduction to aviation for ages 8-12.The Flight Simulation Centre offers a range of Flight Simulators available on a pre booked basis. Of special interest to those with a passion for the 'heavies' is our B737NG Fixed Base Simulator, this is of the type used to train real pilots. So if you would like to see Ireland with a birds eye view, while in Command of a Jet Airliner, Atlantic AirVenture is not to be missed! « less
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Galway, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

You can go into cockpits, touch the outside of airplanes and scare the wits out of yourself trying a simulated flight. So realistic my 5 year and 7 year olds thought we were actually on a plane and had flown somewhere with daddy at the controls! They were completely disorientated when we got out of the cockpit and we were... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

Jane opened the centre especially for us at short notice and brought us on the 737 simulator, really interesting and absorbing experience, the screen fills your field of vision and its totally convincing. lots to see and learn, well recommended for a visit.

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cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

this is the most wonderful experience ---- would definitely recommend -- we enjoyed every minute --this was our second time experiencing the wonderful hospitality and patience of the brilliant staff here ----- thank you --especially to Jane who is simply incredible JOE and SAM had the very best time -- by the way GRANDA TOM and NANNY MC did too... More

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littlespitfire, MD at Atlantic Airventure, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Grandpa Tom, that' very kind of you to say,many thanks! I'm so glad that Captain Joe and Sam and Nanny Mc had a great time too, part of our job as parents and grandparents is to feed their curiosity and expose them to all sort of new things, in our case its aviation. I just spent the morning at Limerick... More

dublin ireland
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Visited here on saturday as we were staying in the hotel next door and they recommended the visit . Glad we went a lot of aircraft and you get to look in old cockpits of planes and the guy who gave us the tour showed us everything even showed us the flight simulator that future pilots train on and do... More

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Shannon, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

My kids love all things aviation and military and the aviation museum ticked all the boxes. Very reasonable cost and a great way to spend an afternoon with the kids. There is a good variety of items and A/C on display with very knowledgeable staff.

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littlespitfire, Manager at Atlantic Airventure, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Thanks John, delighted you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon! ,Don't forget our Annual Aviation Show on Sunday Aug 25th this year, a great day out planned with lots of interesting workshops,displays and stands.Keep a lookout on our website. More

Clare Island, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

location and friendliness first class. Very interesting and rewarding place to visit if one is interested in Aviation as there is so much to see here

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littlespitfire, Manager at Atlantic Airventure, responded to this review
23 October 2012

Thanks you, We look forward to seeing you again soon! More

Western Ireland, Ireland
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

This is a volunteer organisation run with real passion, which always adds to the experience. Our Gamer children far out shone their parents flying the flights simulators and they describe it as the highlight of their holiday

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Cavan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

I paid for a session in a simulator for my husband. It was good fun and interesting and we spent a nice half hour looking at all the airplane bits a pieces on display. Staff are lovely and obliging.

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ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012

My daughter Sarah got me a Flight on the Sim at Atlantic airventure,went to the Museum,great artifacs of flight.Groups of Adults and kids were taken to the simulators and explained the theory of Flight,then the fun of flying your own aircraft,those who chose the 737 Sim were taken into the cockpit,what a treat for me at least,i love Aircraft and... More

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Sixmilebridge, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Lovely staff, my son (even though a bit young at 3) loved it.

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