SEN & Additional Needs Experiences
Our SEN & Additional Needs visits are thoughtfully tailored for neurodivergent guests, autistic individuals, or anyone with Special Educational Needs and additional support requirements of all ages. Visits can be adapted around individual comfort, sensory preferences, and preferred pace — with zero requirement to fly the simulator.
Pre-Visit Consultation
Your instructor contacts you in advance to discuss individual requirements, communication preferences, and any mobility needs.
No Fixed Itinerary
Zero expectation to "fly" or complete rigid tasks. Spend time exploring the passenger cabin, sitting in Business Class seats, or taking photos at your own pace.
Exclusive Aircraft Use
You enjoy exclusive private use of G-BYGA during your session. No other public groups are on board, ensuring a calm, controlled environment.
Communication & Breaks
Visual communication cards and customer-supplied aids are welcomed. Feel free to pause, step out, or take quiet breaks whenever needed.
SEN & Additional Needs Packages
Tailored, person-led visits aboard authentic Boeing 747-400 G-BYGA at Barton Aerodrome. Each session includes private aircraft use, pre-visit consultation, and an eligible complimentary carer available.
Eligible Carer Pass Available
Private use & pre-visit consultation.
Find Your Perfect 747 Experience
Match your group, budget & preferences in 60s.
Chat with our team before you book
We are always happy to discuss individual preferences, sensory considerations, or session pacing.
15 Minute Sensory & SEN Experience
A short, gentle introduction to our real Boeing 747, shaped around the guest and what they feel comfortable exploring. Complimentary carer available with qualifying documentation.
- Calm, sensory-considered environment
- Exclusive private use of aircraft during booking
- Complimentary carer available with qualifying documentation
60 Minute Sensory & SEN Experience
A relaxed 60-minute experience with more time to settle in, explore the aircraft at an easy pace and enjoy the cabin, flight deck or simulator according to the guest’s interests and comfort. Complimentary carer available with qualifying documentation.
- Calm, sensory-considered environment
- Exclusive private use of aircraft during booking
- Complimentary carer available with qualifying documentation
Companions, Carers & Additional Guests
Every SEN experience includes one participant. A complimentary carer or support person may also attend where the participant qualifies, provided the carer pass is pre-arranged prior to your visit by emailing info@thedeck747.com with your booking reference and valid supporting documentation (rather than selected at checkout).
For participants under 16: A responsible adult aged 18 or over must be booked as a paid additional guest to accompany the child throughout their experience. Where the child also qualifies for additional support, one separate carer or support person may attend free of charge once pre-arranged in advance by emailing info@thedeck747.com with valid proof.
For participants aged 16 or over: One complimentary carer or support person may attend where the eligibility requirements are met and pre-arranged by emailing info@thedeck747.com with supporting documentation prior to the visit.
A complimentary carer does not replace the requirement for a paid accompanying adult for participants under 16.
Additional guests and extra experience time can be added when booking, subject to availability and the maximum capacity of seven people per session.
Carer Pass & Documentation Policy: Each SEN package includes one participant. Where the participant qualifies, one complimentary carer or support person may also attend. For participants under 16, a responsible adult aged 18+ must additionally be booked as a paid guest. The complimentary carer is separate from this mandatory adult.
Capacity & Seating: Maximum seven people in total per session. This includes the participant, paid additional guests and complimentary carers. Maximum five people in the cockpit at any one time, with others seated in the aircraft's original Business Class seating. Guests can swap between the cockpit and Business Class seating during the session.
Physical Accessibility & Flight Deck Access: Level wheelchair ramp access is available to Taurus Hangar, reception, the Doors2Manual shop, and the aircraft passenger cabin deck area. Due to original Boeing 747 cockpit door width and airframe layout, wheelchairs cannot enter the flight deck itself. The transition into the flight deck involves two small steps, approximately 3 inches high each. Free on-site aerodrome parking and visitor restrooms are available adjacent to Taurus Hangar.