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• Duration: 1 hr

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• Step into a 193 km/h wind tunnel for four incredible 60-second sessions of free flight
• Try out different moves and positions with your instructor's help
• More free flight time than skydiving - and no need to jump out of a plane!
• Take home either a DVD or a glossy A4 photo of you flying

Wind tunnels have been used for years to test the aerodynamics of cars. Then some bright spark came up with the idea of flipping one upright and jumping into the airflow - and body flying was born. The wind tunnel is a 193 km/h wall of air, easily strong enough to support your weight, so that you can experience freefall without the need to jump out of a plane. You'll start off with a safety briefing from your instructor before being kitted out with your specialist flight suit. Then step into the wind tunnel with your instructor, where you'll be lifted into the air for four incredible 60-second sessions of body flying. As a comparison, during a skydive from 3,048 meters, you would experience around 30 seconds of freefall. If you're lucky, your instructor will jump on the flow and show you some astonishing freefall acrobatics. Your flying session will end with a debrief, and you'll also get an e-photo of your experience, plus either a DVD or a glossy A4 photo of your flight to take home.

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

More Information:

Participant Guidelines: Maximum weight is around 110 kg. Anyone who's reasonably fit, including people with disabilities, can fly. If you're pregnant, have heart, back or neck problems or have ever dislocated a shoulder, you can't fly.

Weather: The tunnel is indoors and isn't affected by the weather.

Duration: Expect to be at the venue for around an hour, including a 20-minute safety briefing, kit issue (15 minutes), four 60-second body flying sessions and a full debrief.

Spectators: Spectators are welcome and can watch all the action from the free viewing gallery. Facilities at the venue are excellent and make for a good visit.

Dress Code: Wear tight-fitting lace-up trainers (not boots). Please don't wear a shirt with a collar. If you don't wear suitable footwear you'll be required to hire and wear trainers. A jump suit and all other equipment will be provided.

Availability: Seven days a week throughout the year. The center is closed on Christmas Day but operates on bank holidays.