Dream Aero, an authentic Boeing 737NG flight simulator, has opened for business at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The realism is incredible, but be prepared for sticker shock. A departure on the shortest 30 minute flight will set you back a whopping $165 through October 30. Multi-session training courses are available, as well.
There's no TSA checkpoint to worry about here. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a man in a full airline pilot uniform. Before leaving, there is an assortment of souvenir gifts available for purchase.
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Hold on to your wallet - this sim is likely
only for those whose billfolds are too large
to qualify as carry-on luggage |
It quickly becomes apparent that this is not going to be an arcade game for kids after a movie at ArcLight Cinemas down the hall, but more of a professional training device. For aspiring pilots, this could be a convenient first step to earning your wings.
While Dream Aero has successfully taken off, Cookie Dough & Co. is the latest mall tenant to crash land. Their kiosk, which opened in August 2017, has closed and been cleared out.
This gimmick is for those with trust funds which are a plenty in Bethesda.
ReplyDeleteWow..more than real plane tickets..lol
ReplyDeleteWould this count for the mile high club?
ReplyDeleteLike Robert has a clue
DeleteAero is as half-baked as cookie dough, and will be cooked in less time. These flash in the pan pop-ups (ludicrously expensive) serve one purpose, temporarily increase foot traffic.
ReplyDeleteYa think Robert will fall for it?
ReplyDeleteI saw this and thought what a great idea for kids/teens/young adults but the price is outrageous. Make it the price of a movie??
ReplyDelete@ 3:06 PM Lot of Trump supporters roaming that mall? LOL
ReplyDeleteThe cookie dough place, was in line twice, never bought any. Both times, the service took so long, I came back to reality and avoided paying $$$ for a marble size piece of cookie dough.
When you haven't burned enough cash at iFly....
ReplyDeleteI talked to them. Russians, btw. Not that's any issue. It is not actually a real commercial airline industry 737 simulator. The company built them for entertainment purposes. However it is pretty cool and very impressive, probably unless you are a real commercial pilot. It likely will feel like actual flying. I did get to view the inside, and ask questions, but I could not afford the lesson. No trust fund. The staff was very nice and friendly. No complaints at all. I do wish them well. :)
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