Airkix Milton Keynes

Have you ever wanted the thrill of skydiving, but can't face the thought of jumping out of a plane? Then Airkix could be the thing for you.


Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, step into the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment.

Don't worry about small matters such as jumping, falling or hitting the fans - it just can't happen!


The setup is simple, a 12ft (3.66m) diameter tunnel that has two open doorways into the ante chamber (in effect, the outer chamber) which can seat up to 15 people. Inside the flight chamber is the invisible airflow and all is calm in the outer chamber.

The flight chamber has a sprung floor made from aircraft standard steel wires. The instructor will spend much of their time walking on the floor as they look after flyers.

To enter the tunnel, stand in the open doorway and lean forward, you will feel your legs lifted from under you as you assume a horizontal flying position. The instructor will take a loose grip on your flight suit and help you get into a neutral flying position before teaching you the basic moves.

Movements including going up and down, forwards, backwards, sideways and turning are all simple and easy to master and you will soon be learning new tricks!

To leave the tunnel, simply fly to the second doorway, take a grip on the sides and stand up and you are back in the ante chamber. In goes the next person and you all shuffle up until it's your turn again.

Wind tunnel flying is safe and easy and is literally for anyone and everyone in a state of reasonable everyday fitness and that includes many of those with physical disabilities and handicaps. It is a very friendly, very safe environment.

Visit there website at www.airkix.com
or ring 0845 331 6549 to book

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