Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wind tunnel?
SkyVenture 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 bodyflight is the development of a skill allowing you to fly your body in a controlled manner in a wind tunnel. SkyVenture wind tunnels are the perfect environment for the quickest development of this skill due to the professional instruction, quality of the airflow.

Is it safe?
SkyVenture's 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?
SkyVenture is not scary; there is no jumping, no falling and there is no experience needed, you are simply floating on a column of air. There is no sensation of falling or anything that would make you feel sick from motion sickness.

Who can fly?
SkyVenture flys people from 3 to 103 so it is fun for all ages. Children under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign there waiver. If you have prior shoulder dislocations or back or neck problems you should not fly.

Do I need to make a reservation?
SkyVenture suggests that you make a flight reservation in advance, due to the increasing popularity of bodyflight sessions sell out quickly.

What is included with my flight?
SkyVenture 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?
SkyVenture flys several people in each class; actual class size varies on the type of flight tickets. You 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 just to watch, they are welcome to accompany you though your experience and can watch from the complimentary observation area.

Can I do tricks and flips in the tunnel?
SkyVenture'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 their first flight. Be sure to ask your instructor how to advance your flight skills once you develop your flight skills tunnel flying is an exciting sport.