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Flight Simulator Shipped from Los Angeles to a School near Raleigh

We shipped a flight simulator from Los Angeles to a school event near Raleigh, so parents could try the flying their kids had studied in lessons.

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A parent and child at the flight simulator controls while our operator stands by

Student demo day · Paramount Event Venue, Morrisville, NC

What Event Collective needed

A demo day is the moment families see what students learned, and the best way to show flying is to let them try it. Event Collective came to us with that idea.

Event Collective Inc. organized a student demo day on October 8, 2026, at Paramount Event Venue in Morrisville, North Carolina, in the Raleigh area. Parents came to see what their children had learned in flying lessons.

The organizer wanted a direct way for families to try the flying theme themselves. The venue was on the other side of the country from Los Angeles, where the simulator was.

For more school and campus formats, see our page on event entertainment for schools and colleges.

Parents and students walk into the hall at Paramount Event Venue for the demo day
Our operator loads the flight software on the station before the demo day opens

A complete station from across the country

You book one station and get everything it needs, wherever your venue is. For the Morrisville demo day, we brought:

  • Flight simulator. The cockpit station, delivered to Paramount Event Venue.
  • 55-inch display. One large screen so families could watch each flight.
  • Flight software. Loaded and tested on site before the first guest.
  • Operator. Our operator stayed at the station and helped every guest, child or adult.
  • The organizer had one contact for the whole job: transport, setup and operation.

Install, test and back up the connection

Event Collective knew the station would be ready before families arrived, because we built in time for installation and testing.

  1. Step 1: 10 AM

    • Venue access started, and we began installation.
    • Testing. We ran test flights with time to spare.
    • Connection. The venue's Wi-Fi was our main connection, and we brought our own hotspot as a backup.

  2. Step 2: 4 PM to 6 PM

Families took turns at the controls

The station worked for every age in the room.

Children and parents wait their turn at the flight simulator while a young pilot flies
Children and parents wait their turn at the flight simulator while a young pilot flies

Guests from about six years old to adults over forty took turns at the controls. Our operator adapted each flight to the guest's age.

Delivery, installation and operation all ran to plan inside the two-hour event. About 60 guests were expected at the event. We didn't record a session count.

Photos from the demo day

These shots show the station's size and how guests of different ages used it.

Flight simulator station with a 55-inch display, set up before guests arrive
Flight simulator station with a 55-inch display, set up before guests arrive
An adult guest flies the simulator while family members watch
An adult guest flies the simulator while family members watch

Flight simulator rental for your venue

The Morrisville station is available for your event in any state.

  • Flight simulator

    An A320-style station with a computer and flight software. We fit the setup to your venue and confirm space and power with you. Details are on our flight simulator rental page.

    Flight simulator rental

  • Large display

    A 55-inch screen, so the line can watch every flight.

  • Challenges

    Landing Challenge and Low Altitude Challenge, set to the guest's age and skill.

  • Transport

    We move the station to your venue and back.

  • Custom quote with transport

    Every event gets a custom quote, including transport. Read how we build a quote to see what to send us.

    How we build a quote

Questions about events out of state

Do you bring a flight simulator to North Carolina?

Yes. We brought one to Paramount Event Venue in Morrisville. For any state, we arrange transport, setup and operation together.

Do you have a base on the East Coast?

Yes. We have two bases, Los Angeles and Orlando, and work across the U.S. In Orlando, Florida, we have an office and warehouse. See where else we work on our nationwide corporate event company page.

Can young children fly the simulator?

Yes. Guests need no flying experience. At the Morrisville demo day, the youngest pilots were about six.

What if the venue Wi-Fi is weak?

We bring our own hotspot. In Morrisville the venue's Wi-Fi was the main connection and the hotspot was the backup.

Can you send insurance documents to an out-of-state venue?

Yes. We send insurance documents to venues and organizers on request, wherever the event is. Add the venue's requirements to your inquiry.

Send us your venue and date

Tell us the city, the venue and the date. We'll reply right away and check availability, and you'll have a quote in minutes. One team will bring the station, run it and pack it up. Include the event type, date, city, expected guest count and budget. Add the venue's access time and the room you'll use. Or call +1 213 912 1010