Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
This unique Airkix indoor skydiving experience operating from their base at Milton Keynes in Buckinghamshire, begins with a video briefing on what to expect, followed by the demonstration and practice of freefall parachuting and body-flying techniques.
Once kitted out in your flying suit, helmet and goggles, you will enter the purpose-built windtunnel...and as you assume a horizontal flying position, your legs magically lift from under you and somehow you're flying!
Airkix skydiving instructors will accompany you inside the flying chamber to ensure you assume the correct flying position before teaching you some basic moves, so fear not you're in safe hands as you make your first 'skydive'! Before you know it, you will have found your wings and will be manoeuvring around the airchamber - with a little practice you might even be able to learn some tricks!
Experience summary: Two 60 second flights provide the equivalent freefall time of three tandem skydives and the whole experience lasts around one hour. Each flyer will also receive a personalised flight certificate signed by an instructor and a DVD recording of your flight enabling you to relive the experience at home and amaze your friends and family with your aerial antics!
Availability: Bodyflights are available seven days a week. Monday to Friday 1600 - 2100, Saturday 1000 - 2100, Sundays and Bank Holidays 1100 - 2000. Hours are extended during school holidays to Monday to Friday 1000 - 2100.
Location: Milton Keynes (centrally located in the UK), easily accessible by road or rail with good bus connections to the venue from the city centre. There are two car parks on site providing pay and display parking charged from 7am to 6pm. You can park on site for between 25p and 80p per hour, depending on which area you choose.
Requirements: You must arrive 60 minutes prior to the scheduled 'Flight' to allow for check-in, class and changing etc. You can fly as long as you are under 18 stone (114kg), over five years of age, not heavily pregnant, not under the influence of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs, not wearing a hard cast and have not previously suffered from a dislocated shoulder. You will be required to sign a statement of risk (anyone under 18 will require a parent or guardian's signature). If you wear glasses, goggles are supplied that fit over them. Anyone with a history of neck or back problems or heart conditions should seek advice from their doctor before flying. All safety equipment is provided and there are secure lockers for personal item storage are free of charge.
Clothing: You will be provided with a flight suit that fits over your normal clothes. Arrive dressed casually wearing trousers and a shirt with preferably a button-down collar or no collar such as a t-shirt. Shoes should be skate shoes or trainers that are lace up. Other shoes are not suitable.
Spectators/facilities: Spectators are welcome to watch participants in "flight". There are toilets and changing facilities on site. There are lots of other attractions located nearby along with retail and food outlets.
Customer Reviews
My best friend bought this experience for me and it was the maddest thing I have ever done! The funniest thing was watching all the faces contorting..definitely something to do again.
Anna Greene