Establishment of SimFlying (2012)
SimFlying was founded in November 2012 by Peter de Graaf. What began as a hobby turned into building a full-scale replica of a Boeing 737NG simulator. Until the corona pandemic, the business continued to grow, with many repeat customers who still come to fly today. Both beginners and professionals knew (and know) how to find SimFlying. Peter was both responsible for day-to-day operations, but was also the sole instructor. In addition, Peter also did the maintenance of the simulator himself, a busy job!
SimFlying acquisition (2021)
After 9 successful years, Matthijs Tissen and Toby Enzerink took over the company from Peter. They took over SimFlying, with Peter remaining active in the background as a sim engineer. Matthijs and Toby then revived SimFlying. A new logo, new website, improved online visibility and a new team of instructors. The start of many great accomplishments in the following years.
Relocation to Aalsmeer (2023)
In the summer of 2023, SimFlying made a big move. SimFlying has moved to a brand new commercial building in Aalsmeer. Where the previous space had no air conditioning, the location was only accessible by an outdoor staircase and room for only one simulator, a major upgrade has now been made. The building in Aalsmeer features two floors, both air-conditioned, with several parking spaces in front. In addition, the space not only provides space for two simulators, but SimFlying has also created a meeting room.
New Boeing 737 simulator (2023)
In addition to the new building, SimFlying also purchased a new Boeing 737 simulator! After years of faithful service, the old 737 was phased out in the summer of 2023. The new simulator features updated hardware, professional software, as well as a brand new visual system with laser projectors. This makes the whole experience even better than before.
In April 2023, the simulator arrived at SimFlying’s premises in Aalsmeer. After 2 months of hard work, the first customers were welcomed in June 2023. To this day, SimFlying continues to work on continuously improving the simulator.
Opening new location! (2023)
In the summer of 2023, the time had come! SimFlying was reopened by owners Matthijs & Toby after a short period of closure (due to the move). Together with its neighbor in Aalsmeer, a beautiful, sunny BBQ was organized and visitors, business associates and investors, had the chance to look around the new building and the new simulator. A great success and the start of a new SimFlying!
New Airbus A320 simulator! (2024)
SimFlying has continued to develop. Just six months after the move and introduction of the new Boeing 737 simulator, SimFlying placed an order for a brand new Airbus A320 simulator in December 2023. In early March, we spent day in, day out assembling and configuring the simulator. With 4K laser beamers and original cockpit seats, the A320 has become a very high-quality simulator.
