Description

Step into the mighty wind tunnel for two incredible 60 second aerobatic sessions of body flying. With speeds of 120 mph, the wind tunnel offers a feeling akin to freefall without actually having to plummet from the skies. Start off with a full health and safety briefing, before kitting up in a specialist flight suit in preparation. Then ascend upwards on the airflow to experience the amazing sensation of freefall (as a comparison, during a skydive from 10,000 feet, freefall lasts around 30 seconds). Some lucky people will even get to witness their instructor cut some impressive aerial shapes on the airflow.

Availability: At least one weekday and one weekend date every month throughout the year. The centre is closed on Christmas Day but operates on bank holidays. Weather: The tunnel is indoors and isn’t affected by the weather. Duration: Expect to be on-site for around one and a half hours, including a 20 minute safety briefing, kit issue (15 minutes), two 60 second body flying sessions each and a full debrief. Numbers On Day: Training may be shared in a group of up to 12. All flights are held on a one-to-one basis in the wind tunnel with a fully qualified instructor – you won’t jump together, but will watch each other’s flights from the gallery. Spectators: Spectators are welcome and can watch the all action from the free viewing gallery. Facilities at the venue are excellent and make for a good family visit. Dress Code: No jewellery or collared shirts. Please wear tight-fitting lace-up trainers (not boots). If you don’t wear suitable footwear you’ll be required to hire and wear trainers. Jumpsuit and other equipment is provided. Lockers £1. Guidelines: Airkix is situated next to the Chill Factore indoor ski slope, opposite the Trafford Centre and conveniently located off junction 10 of M60 motorway. After exiting the motorway, head towards The Trafford Centre and turn left at the brown tourist sign ‘Trafford Quays Leisure Village’ by the Premier Inn. At the roundabout turn left, signed ‘Ski Slope’. Follow the sign and you will see Airkix on the left, just past Chill Factore. Restrictions: Minimum age is four. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum weight 18 stone. Anyone who’s reasonably fit, can fly. If you’re pregnant, have heart, back or neck problems or have ever dislocated a shoulder, you can’t fly. Other Info: It is vital to arrive no later than the allocated time on your booking letter. Actual flights occur up to one hour after the allocated booked time to allow for an essential safety briefing before stepping into the tunnel.

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester