Indoor Skydiving at iFly SF Bay's Vertical Wind Tunnel
iFly SF Bay (Union City, CA)
Rated 3.4 by 24 members who went.
Using a high-tech indoor flight chamber, iFly provides adventure-seekers of all ages and skill levels a chance to experience the exhilaration of skydiving without the danger, expense or restrictions of a conventional skydive. After a training session with a certified instructor, guests will soar on a smooth column of air in the only vertical wind tunnel in Northern California.
Event summary prepared by the Goldstar Editorial Team.
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18 Member Reviews
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Andres
Member since 2007
3 Reviews
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While the flight is quite fun, it's quite short and also depends on who is your instructor you might "do more" with more enthusiastic instructor. Unless you pay half price, it's not worth it.
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Jocelyn
Member since 2007
5 Reviews
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So much fun! Plan to spend about 2 hours there, as you will do a lot of waiting. There is a short class, then you suit up then you wait for the other flyers to take their turns. But, totally worth it in the end.
Unfortunately you can't choose your instructor, but if you get Noah, you are in luck. He is a great instructor and on your second flight, you will get the chance to do a bit more, if you want.
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Fran Severance
Member since 2006
16 Reviews
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This event was given as a gift and, while the experience itself was fun, the process by which the tickets were picked up at will-call was NOT fun. My guests reported they had to wait around for several HOURS because staff could not locate their tickets. They were advised to check back later. It turns out the tickets were filed separately under Goldstar, which staff did not have the wherewithal to check in the first place. Why it was filed differently is a mystery.
If you go, make sure you announce you are picking up GOLDSTAR tickets.
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Nicole
Member since 2005
10 Reviews
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Fun for a 1st time experience, but glad i didn't have to pay full price (thanks to Goldstar)!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2008
1 Reviews
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The two 1 minute "flights" were quick but at the GoldStar price, it was well worth the money. Our instructor was great and the entire process was smooth
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2004
1 Reviews
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This was a BLAST. Let me know if Goldstar hold any more events with iFly.
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JudyS
Member since 2009
4 Reviews
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My daughter and I went yesterday. WE LOVED IT! I had read some of the other reviews so I was kind of expecting it to be just OK. But it was awesome! We will definitely go back. Our instructor was great. On my 2nd flight he took me to the top and around and back down and up again! It was so cool!
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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The event was fun, the instructor was good, half price was worth it. Actual fly time is very short (two flights one minute each) you can purchase more time for more money. I did purchase the DVD of the session but due to dirty (scratches & scuffs) glass in front of the lens the quality was not that good. All in all I would do it again, now that I have my wings.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2006
1 Reviews
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Portymom
Member since 2009
4 Reviews
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Four of us went. Madison was our flight instructor and he was totally awesome. On my second turn in the tunnel, he took me higher several times and that was huge fun. Definitely recommend this opportunity. All four of us had so much fun that we plan to go back - again and again.
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LuckyD
Member since 2007
2 Reviews
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I had a lot of fun! Keep in mind, I'm a total novice. The other reviewers are right though - it's definitely too short. But, for half price, I think it's worth the drive to Union City. I'd recommend it as a good thing to try if you're seeking a thrill. If you're a bit wimpy (like me) don't worry, the instructor holds onto you the whole time. But in order to have real fun, I think you'd have to go again and learn to do more maneuvers on your own. Oh - also, another friendly tip - you may want to keep your mouth shut (although it's hard not to smile or scream!) because you will drool all over yourself. At least I did. Yeah, I know.
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gidgete
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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Gave as a gift and they all enjoyed very much. They lucked out and were the only four in the group, so they got a little extra fly time it seemed. It was my nephew's birthday and IFly gave him his photo, which was very nice.
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M. Torres
Member since 2008
5 Reviews
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The experience was amazing but altogether too short--each flight is only one minute and you get to go twice so enjoy your 60 seconds while you are in there! The tickets seem way overpriced for the amount of time allotted.
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Goldstar Member
Member since 2005
1 Reviews
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I took my 9 year old daughter and we were the only two people in the group. The flights were not long, but it was fun and for half price, it was worth the experience. I would not hesitate to do it again for this price. Our instructor was also fun.
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Cheryl Voloshin
Member since 2008
4 Reviews
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Had a fantastic time. The staff was very helpful and accomodating.
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Cheryl Voloshin
Member since 2008
4 Reviews
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Had a great time at this. The Goldstar discount made it very affordable, so it was well worth doing. Took 6 people ranging from a 9 - 54 years old and we all had fun.
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Ruth
Member since 2009
1 Reviews
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It was a blast. I was very short, but you really can't beat the experience for the discount cost.
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bob
Member since 2009
2 Reviews
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Great experience loads of fun
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Top Useful Tips
Tips are provided by Goldstar members and SkyVenture Silicon Valley. Goldstar is not responsible for their content or accuracy.
Dress
- Comfortable - jeans and t-shirt ok.
- Leave the jewelry at home!
- Wear tennis shoes or you'll have to borrow some.
Parking And Transportation
- There is parking right in the front.
Food And Drinks
- No tips yet, check back later
Other
- You cannot take photos, but you can buy stills and a dvd. DVD, though, was part of our package.
- They have small lockers for keys,phone, wallet glasses but NOT purses.
- My fellow-flier couldn't take photos of me. Only photos from people sitting outside, not flying.
More Details About Indoor Skydiving at iFly SF Bay
More Information
Website: http://www.iflysfbay.com/
iFLY SF Bay indoor skydiving allows you to experience true body flight. Using superior technology - multiple fans located at the top of the flight chamber, iFLY creates a wall-to-wall airflow that is smooth and fun to fly in. Simulating the freefall of a skydive, you will soar on a column of air. All the thrill of skydiving without the danger, expense, or restrictions. Your friends and family can also enjoy watching your exhilarating experience from our observation area. Taking flyers as young as three and as old as ninety three there are very few who can’t enjoy the out of this world excitement of iFLY SF Bay.
Each Earn Your Wings Package ticket includes:
- 2 flights
- Use of all gear and necessary equipment
- Training session
- One on one time with a certified flight instructor
- Personalized flight certificate of completion
