Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wind tunnel?
iFLY Seattle is a vertical wind tunnel with fans at the top with the purpose of drawing the air up past you in the flight chamber. You will experience a controlled environment providing you the just the right amount of air flow for the utmost flight enjoyment.
What is bodyflight?
Indoor skydiving is the development of a skill allowing you to fly your body in a controlled manner in a wind tunnel. Our skydiving simulators are the perfect environment for the quickest development of this skill due to the professional instruction, quality of the airflow.
Is it safe?
Our unique design with its wall-to-wall air column along with professional trained instructors allows flyers to safely enjoy their flight session. Your flight instructor is with you through your entire flight experience.
Is it scary?
Generally it is not considered scary; there is no jumping, no falling and no experience is needed. You simply float on a column of air. There is no sensation of falling or anything that would make you feel motion sickness.
Who can fly?
Flyers may be as young as three years of age. There is no upper age limit. All flyers must be in good health and physical condition. Those less than 6 feet tall must weigh less than 230 pounds, and those over 6 feet must weigh less than 250 pounds. Children under 18 years of age need to have a parent or guardian to sign their waiver. If you have a prior shoulder dislocation or back or neck problems you should not fly. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time.
Do I need to make a reservation?
iFLY Seattle suggests that you make a flight reservation in advance. Due to the popularity of bodyflight some sessions sell out well in advance.
What is included with my flight?
iFLY Seattle offers various packages but each one includes your training session, use of all the flight gear, your flight time in the tunnel, hands on personal assistance from your instructor and flight certificate.
Can I fly with my friends or family members?
We generally fly with several people in each session. Your friends/family will be part of the same group however you will fly one at a time in the flight chamber one-on-one with your instructor. Once you have gained more flight experience then you will be able to fly with others of the same skill level in the tunnel. If someone chooses to come to watch, they are welcome to accompany you though your experience and can watch from the observation area.
Can I do tricks and flips in the tunnel?
iFLY Seattle's first concern is for your safety in the flight chamber so the tricks or flips are done by experienced flyers only. Some flyers are able to do turns, move up and down and front to back during their first flight. Be sure to ask your instructor how to advance your flight skills.
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