From hobby to the airline boss: Ralf Schneider flies in the A320 simulator!

From hobby to the airline boss: Ralf Schneider flies in the A320 simulator!

Bautzen, Deutschland - In Bautzen, the dream of flying is now becoming a reality. The 48-year-old Ralf Schneider, a real technology freak, has transformed his passion for flying into a flourishing business. Together with a passenger, he made his way to the point landing at Leipzig/Halle Airport with his state -of -the -art flight simulator today, July 16, 2025. This is an original cockpit of an Airbus A320 that Schneider had set up in his flight company after an investment of around 100,000 euros, inspired by his flying father.

"The weather is clear, but the turbulence ensures an exciting landing," reports Ralf Schneider after the sightseeing flight. Although the trained mechanic does not have a pilot's license, he has learned to fly through his years of experience with flight simulators. It all started in the 1990s with a simple program on the computer. In 2012 he bought his first real simulator and founded Taylor Air in 2016. The simulator was originally housed in his basement and has been attracting interested parties in a modern room in Bautzen since 2018.

an experience for everyone

The flights in the A320 simulator are accessible to everyone - previous knowledge is not necessary. Before the flight there is a short briefing that ensures that the passengers are well prepared for the experience. Whether sun, wind or snow, the different weather conditions can be simulated. The detailed cockpit with realistic instruments, functions and noises ensures an authentic flight feeling. Interested parties can even bring up to three companions who can take a seat in the cockpit.

Eberhard Robitzsch, an experienced pilot with more than 70,000 flight hours and years of experience at Eurowings, is responsible for training and support during the flights. Due to his pragmatic approach and the extensive experience, he helps the prospective pilot to find his way around the cockpit.

unique possibilities await

The latest technologies make it possible to simulate realistic movements and acoustic effects. This experience is not only suitable for hobby pilots, but also for company events and special occasions. Everyone can enjoy the feeling of being captain of an Airbus transport aircraft and flying in an exciting environment.

The offer is similar to that of the large flight schools, as provided, for example, Lufthansa Aviation Training in Frankfurt, Munich and other cities. These also offer high technology simulators that are reproduced realistic conditions under different weather conditions and times of the day.

If you have become curious and want to sit in the cockpit yourself, you can simply make an appointment for a flight in the simulator by email. Because one thing is certain: this experience is not only fun, it will also be long.

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