Finding A New Thrill With Simulated Sky Diving

Do you long for the thrill of adventure? Want an adrenaline rush but aren't quite the type that goes in for base-jumping? Then simulated sky diving may be the perfect solution for you! Available in virtually every state, and in dozens of countries, simulated sky diving has been offering thrill seekers around the world the opportunity of a lifetime for over fifty years.

History Of Simulated Sky Diving

The first wind tunnels used for simulated sky diving were constructed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1964. Used primarily for training paratroopers, these early wind tunnels simulated sky diving for training purposes for the Golden Knights, the Strategic Army Corps Parachute Team. The Golden Knights are a division of the Department of Defense, and still perform to this day

Flyaway Indoor Skydiving in Las Vegas first made simulated sky diving available to the general public in 1982. A second facility by Flyaway was opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee shortly thereafter. The Flyaway facilities offer a safe and affordable way for millions each year to experience the thrill of human flight.

How It Works

Simulated sky diving takes place inside a controlled, vertical wind tunnel, in which air is propelled upward at roughly 120 miles per hour. The "skydiver" enters the tunnel, garbed in a jumpsuit, helmet, and goggles, and moves into the center of the tunnel. The force of the wind propels the body upward, and the "skydiver" is able to actually fly within the tunnel. Simulated sky diving is safe for everyone weighing more than 40 pounds, although most facilities do have height and weight restrictions to ensure the safety of everyone.

Before one can experience simulated sky diving, a certain amount of instruction is required. Instructional videos are provided which show you the proper way to hold your body when inside of the wind tunnel, which hand signals to use to signal your instructor or flying partner, and the proper way to fall. It is important to note that when you fall inside a simulated sky diving wind tunnel, it does not hurt as one may suppose. You aren't actually "falling" so, the danger is non-existent, unlike if one were jumping from a real plane.

It doesn't take any special skills or previous experience to experience the joy of flight through sky diving. With facilities in almost every state, you too can easily experience the thrill of flight at an affordable price. Simulated sky diving is a safe and fun activity that the whole family can enjoy!