Flying high with the family at iFLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving
Welcome to the family fun adventure that is indoor Skydiving at iFLY Seattle
When I told my family that we were going to try some indoor skydiving at iFLY Seattle during our recent trip to Seattle Southside, a convenient destination right in Seattle’s backyard, I admit I was met with some skepticism.
Here’s My hubby and daughter just before we head in. They’re cautiously optimistic.
My husband is not fond of heights, he’s not scared of heights, just definitely not fond. He’s fine with flying in an airplane but the whole concept of indoor skydiving had him intrigued and cautious all at the same time. We were going to celebrate his birthday so the birthday boy decided to give it a try.
About iFLY
iFLY is the experiential entertainment company that created modern indoor skydiving…we make the dream of flight a reality by giving our customers “wings” in a safe and reliable environment.
iFLY started in 1998 as SkyVenture, LLC. Once we had developed the technology to create a stable, wall-to-wall cushion of air in a flight chamber, we knew we could offer an incredibly realistic and safe indoor skydiving experience. Today, iFLY has 37 locations around the world.
When you arrive you check in on their touchscreen monitors. Make a reservation before going.
After check in if there’s anyone before you, you’ll get a chance to watch them in the wind tunnel. Each instructor also does a demo after their group like the photo below.
You meet your instructor, have an orientation, watch a video and learn hand signals. Pay attention you want to know these hand signals as you can’t hear anything in the wind tunnel.
Time to get suited up and get a helmet etc.. Here’s my daughter she got a Moose helmet how cute. 
Time to fly. I went first as I was the most excited to try this out, I’ve always wanted to skydive but with my bad knees it’s out, thank goodness for iFLY Seattle’s indoor skydiving! I thought it would also be good for hubby and my daughter to see how it was with me to make them feel a little less concerned.
Hubby was next and…he enjoyed it! This trip to Seattle Southside was to celebrate his birthday. He had an amazing time and it all started with iFLY! Our instructor Tyler was great, all of the instructors are friendly & humorous. You never feel unsafe ever.
Our daughter went last, we each had two rounds she was smiling the whole time and happy she decided to go to iFLY Seattle for indoor skydiving. 
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, wedding or milestone, visiting the area, being a tourist at home, really an reason is a good one to go to iFLY Seattle. If you just want to have a fabulous experience, go!
We all had the option of whether or not to go “sky high” which is not super high but a total blast. This is the only time your instructor does not have his feet on the ground so he can take you up higher. Below hubby is making is ascent.
It’s for anyone, kids, teens adults talk about the wind through your hair. Speaking of which ladies and guys with long hair, check my tips below for what to do with your hair before you indoor sky dive. Trust me you will thank me later.
This girl weighs nothing she’s flying.
Mom’s turn to go sky high.
Check out my daughter at iFly Seattle in the video below.
On Valentine’s Day a Powered by Mom reader and friend of mine headed to Seattle Southside. She booked iFLY for her family which included her, hubby and 8 year old son. Her son wasn’t convinced he should do it so she shared the video below of my daughter who is also his babysitter. He decided if his idol could do it so could he. However, my friend herself was backing out, she said she had decided she would just watch. After I talked some more with her about our experience she said she would give it a try….
To see all of our videos from our iFLY experience check them out HERE and HERE
The end result for my friend? Minutes after she was done she posted on Facebook that it was AMAZING and she went sky high. I refrained from saying I told you so. Her son now wants her to build their own wind tunnel at home so they and our family can go whenever we want, got to love it.
See she’s smiling every time. 
Tips on iFLY Seattle’s Indoor Skydiving
- Expect to be there an hour or so while you watch the group before you etc..
- Pay attention to the hand signals you need to learn.
- Wear sneakers, if you don’t that’s okay they have ones for you.
- You can NOT bring anything with you in the wind tunnel area, no jewelry on you, phones etc.. They have lockers, they are not locked but you can see them from where you sit in the wind tunnel area.
- Long hair? Braid it, yes braid it. I wish I had braided my hair because I only had a comb in my purse and my hair was very tangled from you know the high velocity wind. Braid it, you’re welcome.
- Get a package with photos and video, awesome keepsake and they’re great quality.
- Watch your instructor at the end and he goes sky high!
No this tunnel is not empty. Just look at what everyone is doing they’re looking way up as that’s where our instructor is LOL
- Due to arthritis I do have stiffness in my knees and wrists. I did not find this to be a problem but if you’re not in the best of shape (maybe even if you are) you may feel some muscle soreness a few hours later or the next day.
- It’s hard to move, you feel like you’re not moving those legs or arms it takes work but oh it’s so worth it!
- Relax and enjoy!
There’s our instructor
Our daughter and instructor Tyler. She had a blast with him as you can see.
We all agreed it was awesome.
I’m sure you’ve guessed we had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back! Check iFLY Seattle or one in your area and follow them on their channels below.
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For more fabulous places to visit, eat and stay in Seattle Southside check out Seattle Southside’s Visitor’s Website HERE
To see all our photos from our iFLY Seattle adventure check out our photo album HERE.
Tracy Singleton says
Well this one got my attention! I never knew there was such a thing as indoor skydiving. To think my girlfriend and I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane– when we could have just stay inside
Jessica Rouse says
This looks like so much fun! I am definitely going to have to do it when I go to Seattle. And it’s a great activity if it ends up rainy!
Thomas Gibson says
Look like fun but I think I will take a raincheck.
denise smith says
this looks like alot of fun I would love to do this with my family
Michelle says
This looks so fun!
Jackie poole says
This looks like so much fun!
Cheri P says
Someday I wanna do this!
Anita Duvall says
I would so love to have one of these in Arkansas!! I don’t know where the closest one would be. I want to really do this!
Cheryl Williams says
This would be a great alternative to jumping out of a plane!! I would absolutely do this!!
Yevette Denise Parker says
I have always wanted to try this
Elizabeth Neas says
I would NEVER jump out of a plane, but I think this would be FUN! I wish there was one of these near us.
Hana says
Whoa! Oh my gosh. First when I saw the title, Skydiving, I was ready to say, ” Never me!” , but this is so funny and so cool. Love the goofy photos, and looks like you had so much fun. Would be great to try. Thanks for sharing.
David Smith says
I have seen these on TV several times but have never tried it. I couldn’t anymore but my son might like to try it.
Courtney Madenford says
I’m disabled so I don’t think I could do it. It looks cool tho.
Tina M. Counterman says
My niece did this on a school fieldtrip in California and she said she had the time of her life. I really want to try this one day.
Darren Scrubb says
Truly quite a different way of having fun for sure.
Sarh S says
This looks like so much fun! I don’t know that I could actually go skydiving, but this I could do.
Gretchen Gerth says
Looks like fun! I’ll have to look into it while in Seattle.
Debbie Garretson says
That is awesome. My daughter and husband would probably love to do that.
Lisa Johnston says
Our family would love to do this, it looks like so much fun 🙂
Cindy S. says
What a fantastic, crazy experience! I would love for my family to try this. Seems safe too!
Robyn Bellefleur says
My kids would love this! Looks like a blast!
PATRICIA ROGGEMAN says
Your pics are fantastic. My kids and grand kids would love to try this. How exciting.
Sarah L says
I think I’ll ask for this for my birthday.
Katrina Angele says
Looks like so much fun. I know I would fly out of control. I love the moose helmet!
DENISE LOW says
My grandkids would love trying this out. I think it would be fun myself. Maybe someday we can try this out.
Adriane says
What a cool thing to do!
Calvin F. says
This is fun, don’t have anything like that here
Deborah D says
This looks like fun! I am an adventurous person but I don’t know if I would do this or not.
Denae Boucher says
This is so cool as I don’t think I’d ever be brave enough to actually sky dive.
gloria patterson says
I can remember the first time I saw them using something like this on TOP MODEL that I wanted to do it. But have never had the chance and at my age now don’t know if I would try it.
Veronique Boudreau says
I wish one of those places were in my area! Looks like loads of fun!
Terri S says
OMG!! This looks like so much FUN!!!! I would love to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Lisa Coomer Queen says
This looks like a ton of fun for the whole family! I am going to check and see if they have something like this in my area. Thanks!
Tami Lewis says
This looks like so much fun!!! I want to try!!
Carrie says
Oh man, my kids would love this! If I ever find myself with that sort of pocket change, I know where I’ll take the family.
Sue E says
They have a few of these places here in Illinois. I wanted to do this so bad, but my doctor said no. I was very disappointed, because my husband was a paratrooper in the Army when he fought in the Vietnam war and he said I would like it. Well I was a procrastinator! It looks safer and less scary than jumping out of a plane.
Your instructor looked like he was fun and I liked the moose hat. My sister lives in Seattle. I’m going to ask her if she ever did this. I’m glad that a good time was had by all! Thanks for sharing your experience and pictures.
Amber Ludwig says
So jealous!! Ive been wanting to do this SO BAD!! Im terrified to jump out of a plane but I would do this indoor one in a second!! It looks so fun!
Lynne B says
I would never, ever actually sky dive. The fact that they do this in a controlled environment might tempt me to try it! lol.
Edye says
What a fun time! I’d love to go there someday 🙂
Dawn gordon says
Wow that looks like a lot of fun I’m wondering if Canada has the same thing you can visit and try out
Good post!
Terry Poage says
This looks so fun. I wish we had something like that down here. I would love to try it.
lisa says
That sounds like fun but not for me. I have a serious fear of heights.I get dizzy going up a flight of stairs.
April Monty says
I’d so totally do this,it looks like a huge blast! The kids would have an awesome time
Cynthia C says
This looks like so much fun! Too bad it’s so far away from us.
Marthalynn says
This looks like a blast! I wonder if they have other locations. I’ll have to check it out. My whole family would just love to experience this!
rochelle haynes says
To scary for me scared of heights
annette fisher says
I NEVER TRIED THIS BEFORE BUT I KNOW FRIENDS WHO’S LOVE’S TO DO IT. MAYBE ONE DAY I WILL NOT BE SCARED TO TRY IT.
Bonnie Lee says
I have always wanted to try this! It looks like a lot of fun!!!
monique s says
this looks so much fun. it is like being able to skydive without that jumping out of a plane part.
Barrie says
I’ve always wanted to do this. It looks like so much fun!
Brandy Trover says
We have an I-Fly here in Austin. We live a few blocks away from it. I haven’t been able to convince my family to try it yet. But it sure does look like fun.
Tamra Phelps says
Hmm, I’m not fond of heights, either…so I’m not sure how I would do with this. But I have to admit it does look like fun. I’d be tempted.
Darcy Koch says
There is nothing like this here in Northeast PA. I know my grandson would love to do this. Not me!! I’m a big baby.
Terri S. says
This skydiving school looks amazing. My grown son went to a school like this one in Florida and has been skydiving for years. He really enjoys it.
Kayla Klontz says
This looks like a blast! I’d love to take my family to do this.
Nicole Colletti says
Omg that looks sooo awesome!!! Love the video! I need to find one in new york ! Haha! Great post!
Michelle H. says
This sounds like so much fun. I used to want to go skydiving. This would be a lot safer..
Vikki Billings says
This is so amazing, I would love to do this with my grandchildren! I am going to see if we have something like it in Missouri!
Kayla Norris says
I have no desire to jump from a plane. But this yes! Looks like fun and I am sure you can’t hear with all the wind. Wonder if there is another one closer to me. Would be fun! Never even bough about being sore but makes sense.
April Monty says
Wow this looks like so much fun to visit .
Rachel says
This looks like so much fun! I wish this was closer to my family.
Michelle C says
Oh my goodness! That looks so fun and scary!
Richard Hicks says
This looks like so much fun. Wish we had one nearby
Michelle K says
We have one in the Chicago area, I always wanted to go.
Elizabeth Brooks says
That looks crazy fun
Franklin says
We have one in Houston, awesome place
Stephanie says
That looks really fun!!
Sara says
This looks real fun to do
Lee-Ann says
This looks like so much fun. I know my 11 year old son really wants to do this but we haven’t gotten to it yet.
Susan Smith says
This looks like fun! I wish we had one in our area.
Michelle Elizondo says
My family has never been to a fun thing like this. We have visited Seattle Washington once though and seen the first Starbucks.
susan smoaks says
i would try this but i would never try actual sky diving. this does look like a lot of fun and it seems like it might be safe too.
Teresa A Thompson says
Wow! This looks like so much fun!
Soha Molina says
We have one of these near us and I really wanna try it.
Powered by Mom says
Go for it 🙂
Sarah L says
I don’t want to jump out of a perfectly good plane, but I’d love to try this.
Barrie says
I’ll NEVER jump out of a plane, but I’ve always wanted to do this! Looks like y’all had a great time.
tjsweeps says
I have always wanted to try this! How fun!!!
gloria patterson says
This would be so much fun……….. Have saw it on TV many times and always thought would love to give that a try. NO way I would ever jump out of a plane but this I could do
Angela Saver says
Oh this looks so, so much fun! My family would love this!
April Monty says
Omg that’s so totally awesome! I’d love to do this with my stepson he’d love it.