The Boeing 737.
The most widely operated narrowbody in African commercial aviation. This is the aircraft our simulator is built around.
Why the 737.
The Boeing 737 is the backbone of short- and medium-haul operations across Africa. From Nairobi to Lagos, Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, it is the aircraft type that most East African commercial pilots will fly at some point in their career.
Understanding its systems, its handling characteristics, and its standard operating procedures is not optional for pilots operating in this region — it is foundational.
Our simulator replicates the 737-800 variant, the most common Next Generation model in active service across the continent.
Technical specifications
- Type
- Boeing 737-800
- Engines
- CFM56-7B series
- Range
- 5,765 km
- Passengers
- 162–189 (typical)
- Ceiling
- 41,000 ft
- Cruise speed
- Mach 0.785
What the simulator offers.
A training tool built for procedure practice and systems familiarisation. Every control, every display, every flow — positioned and functioning as it would in the aircraft.
Full flight deck replica
Complete Boeing 737-800 cockpit layout with all panels, switches, and controls in their correct positions.
FMC and autopilot systems
Functional Flight Management Computer for route programming, performance calculations, and procedure execution.
Instrument displays
Primary Flight Display, Navigation Display, and engine instruments replicating real-aircraft presentations.
Scenario injection
Ability to introduce system failures, weather conditions, and traffic scenarios during session.
Procedure training
Supports normal, abnormal, and emergency procedure practice across all flight phases.
Debrief capability
Session recording and playback for post-flight review and analysis.
Inside the flight deck.
Cockpit overview
Instrument panel
Overhead panel
Throttle quadrant
Flight deck
Simulator bay
Experience it firsthand.
Book a session and get into the flight deck at Wilson Airport.
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