JETex Flight Simulator

JETex, formerly known as Flight Experience Christchurch, operates a certified Boeing 737 fixed-base synthetic flight training device in Christchurch, offering both professional pilot training and recreational flight experiences to aviation enthusiasts. Founded by Mike Pero, one of the original founders of simulator manufacturer Pacific Simulators, JETex represents a specialised corner of New Zealand's immersive technology sector: high-fidelity physical flight simulation rather than headset-based VR. The device is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority, underscoring its use as a genuine training tool rather than purely an entertainment attraction. JETex illustrates how immersive technology in the New Zealand context extends beyond consumer VR and AR into established simulation hardware categories.