A CHIP shop worker is attempting a unique charity endurance feat by piloting a flight simulator for a non-stop 48-hour “trip around the world”.

Neil Hodgson, 42, will “fly” the equivalent of Manchester to New Zealand at Flightdeck Experiences, run by Steve and Vicky Emerson at Newchurch Road, Stacksteads.

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Flightdeck have given the use of the simulator to Neil for 48 hours from Monday, January 19 through to Wednesday of the same week.

Neil will pilot the simulated Boeing 737-800 Winglets which has a fixed base, fully enclosed cockpit and 12 seat replica aircraft cabin.

Neil, who has Lancashire roots but now lives in Nuneaton, has become friends with Steve and Vicky after enjoying the flight simulator experience on several occasions.

He will be raising money for the breast cancer charities and the Teenage Cancer Trust .

Neil said: “I will be flying the simulator from the UK to New Zealand which has never ever been done before.

“The simulator Steve and Vicky have is fantastic, a totally realistic experience, which even trainee pilots use.

“I am trying to raise £50,000 for these great charities.

“Steve and the team at the simulator have been kind enough to lend me the simulator without any cost.

He added: “It will be a test as I wont be sleeping.”

“Last year I did a sponsored head shave and body wax for fight against breast cancer and this is my biggest event to date.

“I’m going to have co-pilots to keep me company and we will also have a live web feed.”

Neil is asking people to support him through his Facebook page ‘charity flight simulator 48 hour challenge’ .