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XFLYE
1½ hrs
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£200
  • About

    Wind tunnels have been used for years to test the aerodynamics of cars. Then some bright spark came up with the idea of flipping one upright and jumping into the airflow - and body flying was born. The wind tunnel is a 120 mph wall of air, easily strong enough to support your weight, so that you can experience freefall without the need to jump out of a plane. You'll start off with a safety briefing from your instructor before being kitted out with your specialist flight suits. Then step into the wind tunnel with your instructor, where you'll be lifted into the air for an incredible 10 minutes of body flying, shared between the family. (As a comparison, during a skydive from 10,000 feet, you would experience around 30 seconds of freefall.) If you're lucky, your instructor will jump on the flow and show you some astonishing freefall acrobatics. Your session will end with a debrief, you'll also get a DVD of your flights to take home.

    • Step into a 120mph wall of air wind tunnel for an incredible 10 minute shared session of free flight
    • Totally safe for all the family - includes safety briefing, flight suits and instructor
    • Take your flight at either Milton Keynes or Manchester
    • DVD of your flight time is included
  • Key Info

    Availability

    Seven days a week throughout the year. The centre is closed on Christmas Day but operates on bank holidays.

    Participant Guidelines

    Min age 5. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Max weight 18st. Anyone who's reasonably fit, can fly. If you're pregnant, have heart, back or neck problems or have ever dislocated a shoulder you can't fly.

    Weather

    The tunnel is indoors and isn't affected by the weather.

    Duration

    Expect to be onsite for around one and a half hours, including 20 min safety briefing, kit issue (15 mins), ten 60 second body flying sessions and a full debrief. You can divide the ten flying sessions between you however you like.

    Numbers On Day

    Your training may be shared in a group of up to 12. Your flights are held on a one-to-one basis with just you and your fully-qualified instructor in the wind tunnel. This experience is especially designed for family groups of up to five.

    Spectators

    Facilities at Xscape (Milton Keynes) and the Chill Factore (Manchester) are excellent and make for a good family day out. Spectators can watch the action from the free viewing gallery.

    Dress Code

    No jewellery or collared shirts. Please wear tight-fitting lace-up trainers (not boots). If you don't wear suitable footwear you'll be required to hire and wear trainers. Jumpsuits and other equipment provided. Lockers 1 pound (refundable).

    Other Info

    The time given is your report time, please check in no more than five minutes before.

  • Reviews

    Wow!!!!

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    Heather J, 08 Aug 2011
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    Well worth the drive, an enjoyable experience for the family & we all want to do it again.

    We Had A Blast!

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    Louise B, 23 Jul 2011
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    Myself and my husband, aged 44 and 50 years, thought we might be a bit old for this, but we were persuaded to book it, by our two teenage daughters. We all loved it and can't wait to go back again!!! We would definitely recommend it for people of any age.

    Fantastic Family Day

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    Jane D, 12 Nov 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    We had the best family day ever. Definitely going back for more! Our 6 year old is addicted. Best present you can give!

    Fantastic - Next Best Thing The Real Thing!

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    David J, 01 Aug 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    We all thought is was a great experience, Definitely one to be repeated! It was really well organised and the DVD is a great takeaway from what was a terrific afternoon. I have taken the video into work and so many guys are keen to have a go! Great stuff. Thanks

    Great Family Fun

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    Judith B, 20 Jun 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    Body flying was a fantastic experience for us as a family - the children loved it, and can't wait to have another go (and neither can I!). Our guide/coach looked after us really well. We will definitely book this again in the future.

    What A Great Experience, We Will Remember Forever

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    Andrew H, 27 Mar 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    The whole experience was great As soon as we arrived at Airkix we were really looked after. The staff were fab, from showing us the safety video, to helping us put on the jumpsuits etc. And organising two children is not easy!! We have never experienced anything like this before. We all were very scared before our first skydive. But just seeing my 6 year old flying in the air and smiling, will be a memory I will have forever. If you would like to try something new and different with your family, then I would recommend this experience. We all do hope (the four of us) to have another go one day.

    Fantastic Experience

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    Tony B, 20 Feb 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    A great family activity that we all enjoyed so much!

    Great Fun In A Friendly Environment

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    Vicki S, 15 Feb 2010
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    The staff were welcoming and reassuring. Very knowledgable and friendly, we all had a great time.

    We Were 'Blown Away'!!!

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    Sally M, 29 Oct 2009
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    A fantastic day from start to finish. A great family experience for us all. A little nervous at the start but the the staff soon put us at ease. The instructor was great fun but always very professional. We enjoyed it so much that we are booking our next visit at once. Thank you again.

    A 'Thumbs Up' Experience

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    Dorothy W, 24 Oct 2009
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    Our coach was clear and precise with the instructions, reassuring, motivating and fun. The entire preparation and experience matched our expectations. It was a next to none experience and I definitely recommend it. Thank you Red Letter Days for a memorable day.

    Great Fun - Well Looked After

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    Andy L, 18 Jul 2009
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    We had a great time and were well looked after by all staff.

    Exhilarating Experience

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    Bernadette H, 10 May 2009
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    The indoor flying experience was fantastic. It was part of my 50th birthday celebration treats. I have also booked a tandem parachute jump with you, and wanted to do the indoor experience first, to practice. It was just brilliant. The sensation of floating in a wind tunnel was just breath taking. A tremendous day out. Can't wait for the real thing in 2 weeks' time.

    Much More Of A Thrill Than We'd Expected!

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    Anna B, 14 Feb 2009
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    The pix make this look easy - in truth without the instructor it would be impossible. But he was super and gave each of us (including my 10 year old) a really thrilling few mins that took our breath away. Great venue, great day out.

    Like The X-men, You Really Can Fly!

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    Robin E, 14 Sep 2008
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    It was just what the doctor ordered! The instructor was fantastic and he made it very easy for us all. He took great care with my youngest son, who is only 5. My wife didn't want to go at first, but she really enjoyed it and was a natural flyer! Those few minutes were certainly long enough and as a family you keep your memories with a DVD. I will do the same again when I get more Red Letter Days.

    Great

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    Juliet M, 27 Mar 2008
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    We had a great time.

    Very impressive

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    David C, 09 Jan 2008
    Family Indoor Skydiving

    We were very impressed with the whole set up at the body flying, the only down was that we were told to get there at a set time and then had to wait for ages. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If there was a venue closer to home we would definitely do it again.

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