What Fly & Race Simulations GmbH does

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH is a Zürich-based operator of full-motion flight and racing simulators, founded on May 3, 2014 and headquartered at Josefstrasse 53, 8005 Zürich. The company maintains a single-site portfolio of six simulators — a Boeing 777 unit certified as an official Flight Simulation Training Device for airline pilot training, F/A-18 and F-35A combat jet simulators, a SPACE simulator running SpaceEngine, a motion-based Race Simulator supporting 130+ vehicles and 350+ tracks, and a White Eagle multifunctional simulation station — supported by curved-screen and dome projection visual systems, motion platforms, and genuine aircraft components (e.g., Airbus H125 parts in the helicopter configuration). The Basel branch was permanently closed in 2025, concentrating all operations at the Zürich headquarters.

The business model blends entertainment experiences, professional pilot training, education, and hardware sales. Unit pricing for 60-minute individual sessions runs CHF 189-229, premium packages CHF 333-499, and advanced training courses CHF 490-3,500 (notably a VTR B777 type-rating course at CHF 3,150-3,500 and an Aviation English EPC Level 4 course at CHF 1,500). Distribution occurs through the company's own website, phone reservations, and a network of third-party voucher platforms (MyDays, Smartbox, Jochen Schweizer, Geschenkidee, Wonderbox, Swissraft). Customer segments span individual consumers, corporate groups (CRM workshops, team-building, seminars), schools, aspiring and current pilots (assessment preparation, type-rating familiarization), and individuals with flight anxiety.

The company is led by CEO Caroline Frick-von Arx and operates with roughly 10 staff supported by a predominantly volunteer instructor base consisting of active and former Swiss/Swissair captains and experienced race instructors. Fly & Race is privately held, with no external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries disclosed. The organization runs as a "überwiegend ehrenamtlich geführter Betrieb" (predominantly volunteer-run operation), sells custom-built and used simulators (CHF 3,000-3,500 per unit) under partnerships with SimPit (projection) and FlitePal (controls), and markets through social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitch), Google Ads, radio/TV, ZVV transit advertising, and seasonal promotional campaigns such as the Frühlingsaktion 2026.

Name

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH

Legal name

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH

Website

https://flyandrace.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH operates full-motion flight and racing simulators in Zürich, offering paid experiences, professional pilot training, corporate events, and custom simulator sales to consumers, aspiring pilots, schools, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight and Racing Simulation Experiences

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Flight simulator experiences
• Racing simulator experiences
• Pilot training services
• Simulator manufacturing
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Simulator Experiences: One-time experience bookings for flight simulators (B777, F/A-18, F-35, Space) and race simulator. Revenue per 60-180 minute sessions ranging from CHF 189-229.
2. Group and Corporate Events: Package events for groups of 4+ persons including combined flight and race experiences, briefings, aperitifs. Pricing from CHF 149-229 per person.
3. Pilot Training Courses: Professional aviation courses including VTR B777 Type Rating (CHF 3,150-3,500), Assessment Preparation (CHF 490-1,100), Basic Aviation Course (CHF 2,000-2,400), and English Proficiency courses (CHF 1,500).
4. Gift Vouchers: Pre-paid vouchers for experiences and value vouchers (CHF 150-500) that can be redeemed for any offering.
5. Simulator Sales: Sale of custom-built simulators including Race Simulator (CHF 3,000), White Eagle (CHF 3,000), H125 Helicopter (price on request), and Cessna 172SP setups (CHF 3,500).
6. Catering Services: In-house catering and partnership with Candrian for events, from business lunches to 5-course dinners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH operates six full-motion flight, space, and racing simulators (Boeing 777, F/A-18, F-35A, SPACE, Race, White Eagle) at its Zurich location, selling paid individual simulator experiences, family and corporate event packages, professional pilot assessment and type-rating training, CRM team-building workshops, flight-anxiety seminars, astronomy and meteorology courses, and school trip programs. The company also builds and sells custom flight and racing simulators and resells used simulator hardware.

Product overview

Fly & Race Simulations GmbH operates a portfolio of six flight and racing simulators at its Zurich location (Josefstrasse 53), comprising the Boeing 777 full-flight simulator, F/A-18 combat jet simulator, F-35A combat jet simulator, SPACE simulator, Race simulator (X-perience), and White Eagle multifunctional simulation station. The company offers individual flight and racing experiences, premium packages (VIP-Special, Family Special), group and corporate events, and professional pilot training programs including assessment preparation courses (A1, A2), virtual type rating (VTR), and CRM workshops. It also sells and develops custom flight and racing simulators, and operates an astronomy and weather/climate education program. The company also sells used simulators (H125 helicopter, White Eagle, Cessna 172SP G1000, Giantruck race simulator) and custom-built simulators through its Simulatorentwicklung & Bau division, with partnerships for SimPit projection systems and FlitePal control elements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boeing 777 Flight Simulator
• F/A-18 Fighter Jet Simulator
• F-35A Fighter Jet Simulator
• SPACE Simulator
• Race Simulator
• White Eagle Simulation Station
• H125 Helicopter Simulator for Sale
• White Eagle Flight Simulator for Sale
• Cessna 172SP G1000 Flight Simulator Setup
• Giantruck Motion Race Simulator
• Custom Simulator Development and Sales
• Individual Flight and Race Experiences
• VIP-Special Package
• Family Special Package
• Small Group Events
• Corporate Events and Seminars
• Pilot Assessment Preparation (Course A1, A2 and Interview Training)
• VTR B777 Familiarization and Type Rating Preparation Course
• Basic Aviation Course
• Flight Fear and Enthusiasm Seminars
• CRM Workshops
• Aviation Children Holiday Courses
• School Trips Program
• Astronomy Courses (ST-1 and ST-2)
• Weather and Climate Courses (WK-1 and WK-2)
• Aviation Tutoring Services
• Gift Vouchers
• Catering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully prepared numerous candidates for airline assessments at Qatar Airways and other carriers

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FlitePalcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides realistic control and operation elements for professional cockpit simulations. FlitePal supplies high-quality flight controls and buttons for Fly & Race simulators.
• SimPitcoreTechnology or IntegrationFly & Race is Generalimporteur (General Importer) for SimPit in Switzerland. SimPit provides high-quality projection technology for immersive visual experiences.
• Candrian CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for event catering services, from simple business lunches to 5-course dinners. Candrian operates since 1923 and provides hospitality services for Fly & Race events.
• ZVV (Zuerich Verkehrsverbund)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerZurich Transport Association partnership for promotional visibility.
• Swiss Space TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpace tourism organization partnership for cross-promotion.
• ProJuventuteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss youth organization partnership for children's aviation courses during holiday programs.
• FerienplauschminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoliday program organization partnership for children's aviation courses during summer vacations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• PMDG: Developer of high-fidelity commercial aircraft add-ons (737, 777, 747, etc.) for desktop flight simulation platforms. Comparable as a producer of the aircraft systems-level fidelity that commercial customers expect from simulators like Fly & Race's Boeing 777 FSTD.
• Fanatec: Leading consumer and prosumer sim racing hardware brand (wheels, pedals, shifters, cockpits) widely used in home and commercial sim racing setups. Comparable as a hardware ecosystem that supports the broader racing simulation category in which Fly & Race operates.
• Simucube: Manufacturer of high-end direct-drive sim racing wheel bases and force feedback hardware used by enthusiasts and commercial racing sim centers. Comparable as a supplier of the motion and control hardware underlying Fly & Race's racing simulator offering and custom simulator construction business.
• Laminar Research (X-Plane): Developer of X-Plane, a leading desktop and professional flight simulator platform used by hobbyists, flight schools, and researchers. Comparable as a flight simulation software ecosystem and a potential platform/tooling reference for Fly & Race's simulator operations.
• Aerosoft: Developer and publisher of flight simulation add-ons, airports, and scenery software for FSX, Prepar3D, MSFS, and X-Plane. Comparable as a technology partner providing the visual and environmental content used in Fly & Race's simulators, and as an adjacent player in the flight simulation ecosystem.
• Lockheed Martin (Prepar3D): Provider of Prepar3D, a professional-grade flight simulation platform used for training, visualization, and commercial simulator development. Comparable as the underlying software platform powering some of Fly & Race's simulator setups and as a broader simulation ecosystem player.

Broad incumbents

• Topgolf: Large, established tech-enabled sports and entertainment venue chain combining activity, food and beverage, and group/corporate events. Comparable to Fly & Race as a broader location-based paid experience venue targeting individuals, families, and corporate group bookings, though at much larger scale and in a different activity category.

Direct peers

• F1 Arcade: Chain of premium Formula 1-themed simulation racing and hospitality venues offering paid racing simulator experiences, group events, and F&B. Comparable to Fly & Race's Race Simulator and corporate group event model as a location-based, paid racing/flying simulation experience venue.
• The Flight Experience: Global chain of flight simulation experience centers offering commercial-grade Boeing 737/747 cockpit experiences to consumers. The closest direct comparable to Fly & Race's Boeing 777 full-flight simulator and individual/corporate experience product line.

Emerging players

• iFly Indoor Skydiving: Indoor skydiving and vertical wind tunnel experience centers offering paid adventure experiences, group events, and corporate team-building. Comparable as a location-based premium 'flight' experience and corporate group entertainment venue, though offering a physical rather than simulated activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCe_KU4DC4g3R10XRqVeYzsQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyandracesimulations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyandracesimulations
• Instagraminstagram.com/flyandrace

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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