AlphaTech Reviews 

What an experience! Really enjoyed seeing how an Airbus operates and it was so realistic.
Would definitely do it again

Had a great experience at the flight simulator, an insight into aviation. Very much enjoyed it. Host was great.

Had a fantastic flight here today ! An amazing experience from start to finish and I can't wait to get back.

Second visit and again Captain Paul did an exceptional job, the simulator is very realistic and it was amazing to learn how responsive the airbus controls are, getting used to the nose wheel steering I found even more difficult than the joystick, recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in how advanced airbus aircraft are to get hands on actual controls is amazing. Should be in everyones bucket list!

Gavin had a unreal day and Paul made it so so special for him. We will return.
Paul is a legend of the air.

Great day out. Everything was so well explained and made me feel at ease. Very interactive.
Highly recommend the Experience Day.

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy an A320 aircraft simulator experience, and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish !!!
The instructor, Paul, was exceptional. His breadth and depth of knowledge were truly impressive, and his ability to explain complex aviation concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way made the experience both educational and enjoyable.
During the 1 hour session, we worked through a range of realistic scenarios, including an engine failure, a hydraulic system failure, discussions around Normal Law and flying in Alternate Law, as well as a TOGA (Take-Off/Go-Around) scenario. Paul's explanations brought these situations to life and helped me understand not only what was happening, but why.
One of the highlights was having the opportunity to take off and land at Belfast International Airport, which was an amazing experience in itself. However, what really stood out was Paul's walkthrough of the various aircraft systems . His knowledge, professionalism, and calm, approachable manner made even the most complex systems fascinating and easy to follow.
This was an incredibly enjoyable and memorable experience that exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in aviation, whether you're a complete beginner or an aviation enthusiast.
Perfect Christmas gift for all ages !
Thanks so much Paul ....I will be back very soon !

A truly amazing experience. Paul talked me through everything, and made the whole time 'come alive'. Incredible to 'feel' this A320 Airbus take off and land!
Highly recommended!
Geoff Kernahan 01/08/2026

It’s always a pleasure to come back for another great experience. My Captain has patience and explains procedures that can understood. Let’s you become total involved and immersed in the procedures. Thanks for my recent flight

As a 737 Captain based in England, I have been coming to AlphaTech for around 18 months, completing eight training sessions on the A320 following an unsuccessful airline assessment.

Throughout that time, Paul has been exceptional. His instruction, coaching, advice, and in depth understanding of airline simulator assessments are unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere and including even the most common premier league flight schools in England. He helped me identify and develop areas I had never even considered, not only improving my performance in the assessment environment, but making me a better pilot in general.

The difference in my confidence, decision making, and competency is remarkable. Thanks to Paul's guidance and the training at AlphaTech, I was successful in securing the Direct Entry Captain position that I had hugely missed almost two years earlier.

I cannot recommend AlphaTech highly enough. The quality of coaching is outstanding, the training is tailored to the individual, and the value for money is exceptional. Similar training elsewhere in England would have cost around three times as much, without offering the same level of expertise or personal investment in my success.

A huge thank you to Paul and everyone at AlphaTech, if only I had come sooner.

All the best!

Paul was fantastic instructor and the whole experience was unbelievable. Having always loved flying and planes my only experience with flying planes would have been flight sim so partner got me the experience as a Christmas present and it has blown me away. The simulator itself was amazing and Paul walked me right thru everything explaining it’s all perfectly. I would recommend this to anyone who has the interest into flying.

My flight experience in Alphatech's A320 simulator, a gift from my children, far exceeded my expectations. Following a brief welcome and introduction, my experienced flight instructor, Paul, helped me experience various flight scenarios and made my visit all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience and look forward to repeating it. Thanks to Paul and Alphtech for a brilliant experience.

Absolutely brilliant experience, The simulator itself was Mind-Blowing and Paul was extremely kind and helpful, highly recommended for those who love the airbus and want to learn about it!
Aronas

Absolutely fantastic experience! Paul was a great mentor/teacher and was extremely engaging to listen to. His wealth of experience translated so well to the teaching environment and we all had a great time in the simulator (including those as observers). Would highly recommend to anyone interested in aviation or who is afraid of flying, it really showcased aviation safety. One recommendation would be for observers to have headsets during the simulation too, so they can hear what is being discussed to be able to follow along, as it’s extremely noisy and you struggle to know what’s happening at any given point - it would just make it an overall more family friendly experience where those attending can hear what is being taught. Apart from that, it was great fun, and very technical at parts, so you need to come prepared to pay attention and fully engage. Thanks Paul, very much enjoyed your lesson.

Great equipment and Paul was a brilliant instructor pitching the experience at exactly the right level.

Such a great experience! The instructor was very approachable and nice! If I had more money I would definitely come back.

Had a fabulous day. Whole experience was amazing. Paul is fab instructor. Airbus pilot for a day. Had some laughs along the way. Can't fault anything.

My instructor was very friendly and made me feel at ease right away as l was a little anxious, he explained everything so clearly and assisted me to have a great experience in the simulator. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone

Given as a birthday gift . Exceeded all expectations. Paul was incredibly patient, informative and helpful. Fantastic experience and I would highly recommend to anyone interested. Don't think twice, just book it.

I had a great experience, better than I expected in the Flight Sim. This should be tried by pilots of any aircraft.