2385 Camino Del Rio N San Diego, CA 92108 Mission Valley Center Camino Del Rio N 163 N Mission Center Rd Friars Rd Qualcomm Wy 8 If you’ve ever dreamed of flying – without a plane – then iFly is for you! The iFly experience starts as soon you get close enough to catch a glimpse of the building gand its futuristic tower. For any of you who drive though Mission Valley on Highway 8 - you know the one. When you enter it's a little like checking in for a flight – entering information and completing waivers on a touch screen. After check-in and screening is complete, first- time flyers are off to their “flight-school” training session. This is where staff go over what flying is, answer any questions, and cover important safety and communication points. Inside the flight-chamber all communication is non-verbal due to noise, so hand signals are used instead! Pay attention here and you 'll have more fun and make more progress during your flight. After training it is time to get fitted for flight-suits, goggles and helmets. Remember, lace-up running shoes or sneakers are required; it's also best to avoid loose fitting clothing and jewelry and to empty your pockets beforehand – think Superman, minus the cape. Don't worry though lockers are available if you forget. The flight-suits themselves not only help to protect you – but have exterior handles so instructors can spot and maneuver you inside the flight-chamber. The flying itself is broken down into 1-minute segments and beginners all fly with the assistance of an instructor until the requisite skill and knowledge have been demonstrated. Having said that the jump from the observation area into the flight-chamber is an adrenaline junkies dream! As you jump up and in you're immediately greeted by winds of over 100 mph lifting you up. That can take some getting used to, but when mastered they allow you to dance on the wind with the grace of a firefly. For beginners however there is some work to be done, like keeping your head up and finding your buoyancy, but gradually as you progress you're given more and more freedom to soar. For more information please visit: iflyworld.com Story by Terry Nicholas / Photos by Kevin Sprowls iflyworld.com (619) 432-4359 Experienced flyers pose for “victory” photos Flight –suits and gear Flight School Check-in Last-minute pre-flight preparation The flight-chamber

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2385 Camino Del Rio NSan Diego, CA 92108

MissionValleyCenter

Camino Del Rio N

163 N

Mission Center Rd

Friars Rd

Qualcomm Wy

If you’ve ever dreamed offlying – without a plane –

then iFly is for you!　The iFly experience starts as soon you get close enough to catch a glimpse of the building gand its futuristic tower. For any of you who drive though Mission Valley on Highway 8 - you know the one. When you enter it's a little like checking in for a flight – entering information and completing waivers on a touch screen. After check-in and screening is complete, first-time flyers are off to their “flight-school” training session. This is where staff go over what flying is, answer any questions, and cover important safety and communication points. Inside the flight-chamber all communication is non-verbal due to noise, so hand signals are used instead! Pay attention here and you 'll have more fun and make more progress during your flight.　After training it is time to get fitted for flight-suits, goggles and helmets. Remember, lace-up running shoes or sneakers are required; it's also best to avoid loose fitting clothing and jewelry and to empty your pockets beforehand – think Superman, minus the cape. Don't worry though lockers are available if you forget. The flight-suits themselves not only help to protect you – but have exterior handles so instructors can spot and maneuver you inside the flight-chamber. 　The flying itself is broken down into 1-minute segments and beginners all fly with the assistance of an instructor until the requisite skill and knowledge have been demonstrated. Having said that the jump from the observation area into the flight-chamber is an adrenaline junkies dream! As you jump up and in you're immediately greeted by winds of over 100 mph lifting you up. That can take some getting used to, but when mastered they allow you to dance on the wind with the grace of a firefly. For beginners however there is some work to be done, like keeping your head up and finding your buoyancy, but gradually as you progress you're given more and more freedom to soar. 　For more information please visit: iflyworld.com

Story by Terry Nicholas / Photos by Kevin Sprowls

iflyworld.com

(619) 432-4359

Experienced flyers pose for “victory” photosFlight –suits and gearFlight School

Check-in Last-minute pre-flight preparation

The flight-chamber