Fighter World
Overview
Located at Newcastle Airport, Fighter World is a hands-on experience. Visitors can walk around, touch and view some of Australia’s most iconic military aircraft plus enjoy the added benefit of sitting in the cockpits of a Mirage jet fighter and a Macchi jet trainer.
There are more than 17 historic aircraft and replicas on display. Inside the main hangar, you'll also discover the Norm Forrester Collection; one of Australia’s greatest displays of hand-built model aircraft. The exhibition has a regional theme highlighting the development of military aviation over the past 100 years.
New this year is the 'Ultimate Hornet Experience', a F/A-18 Hornet, virtual reality, motion simulator. This state-of-the-art simulator, constructed by AVS Newcastle, uses the latest DCS software and a reconstructed Hornet cockpit so that you can enjoy a 'Top Gun' experience.
In addition, step up to the Observation Deck where you can view some of the world's most advanced aircraft take-off and land and on your way out don't forget to stop at the souvenir shop for something truly unique.
After your adventure, enjoy the warm welcome, great food and friendly atmosphere of the Fighter Beans Café before you depart.
Fighter World is an accessible and inclusive venue.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Employ people with disability
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
