Welcome to Airkix
Congratulations, you are in for a lot of fun. Airkix offers an amazing experience, whether you are a first time flyer, a group looking for a great time, a Pro-flyer or just want to give someone you love an amazing gift.
What is it?
“Had an absolutely awesome flight and I just can't stop smiling! What an experience! A dream come true!”
Vicki, Yeovil
It's flying! Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, gently lean into the airflow and you are skydiving. The easiest way to see what we are talking about is to watch one of the Airkix Flix. You'll get the idea really fast.
The idea of flying indoors was first tried by the American Military in 1964. In 1982 A couple of vertical wind tunnels opened in Tennessee and Las Vegas and the first SkyVenture tunnel opened in Orlando, Florida in 1998. It has been operating there ever since with fantastic success and reliability. Airkix MK is the seventh tunnel to be manufactured by SkyVenture and the first in Europe and Airkix Manchester is the 17th and second respectively.
How does it work?
Airkix works simply and safely. The tunnel circulates air into a flight chamber. To enter the tunnel you simply stand in the open doorway and lean forward. You will feel your legs lifted from under you as you assume a horizontal flying position. Congratulations, you are now flying!
The instructor will 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!
Tunnel Dimensions
| Dimension | MANCHESTER | MILTON KEYNES |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Chamber Diameter | 14ft /4.28m | 12ft / 3.66m |
| Maximum flying height | 39ft / 11.9m | 37ft / 11.3 |
| Flying area volume | 7,929 cu ft / 225 cu m | 5,599 cu ft / 159 cu m |
| Building height | 67ft / 20m | 59ft / 18m |
| Power (Horse Power) | 1600 | 1000 |
| Max speed | 180 mph / 290kph | 165 mph / 265 kph |
A Walk Thru Airkix (Video from Milton Keynes)
Can I fly?
Good question, and the good news is that almost anyone can enjoy flying at Airkix.
- “Fantastic experience with friendly instructor who immediately put you at ease and odviously knew his business”First-time non-skydiver, aged 55
Kent14 July 2010100%“I would actively mention Airkix”
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