iFLY Oceanside Indoor Skydiving
iFLY Oceanside Indoor Skydiving
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
About
iFLY Oceanside get ready to be blown away – literally! It’s thrilling and It’s amazing. Experience exhilarating freefall conditions as you float on a smooth cushion of air without having to leap from an airplane. There’s no parachute, no jumping as you fly in a vertical wind tunnel. Enjoy the thrill of FLYING in a completely safe environment while a certified flight instructor assists you in this adrenaline filled adventure. We welcome flyers from 3 to 103, safe for kids, challenging for adults, and realistic for skydivers. No experience need. iFLY Oceanside ~Where the dream of flight becomes a reality.
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Kirtland S
Borrego Springs, CA95 contributions
Jul 2022
Wife and I first did this at IFLY El Paso TX.......just spent several weeks in Escondido and hit this IFLY twice and signed up for more!! Out of the box experience (I am 74) and very professional caring staff.
Bucket list stuff........
Bucket list stuff........
Written July 8, 2022
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David G
Los Angeles, CA132 contributions
Aug 2019
After driving past iFly for a couple of months, due to frequent visits to Oceanside, I gave myself a birthday present of giving it a try. It was one of the most fun, exhilarating experiences of my life, and I am so glad I did it!
First of all, to me, "indoor skydiving" is a misnomer: Skydiving to me is a scary concept. The idea of falling from the sky at a couple of hundred miles per hour is exciting, but also frightening (and dangerous) as hell. At iFly, you are NOT falling. It really is more like flying! You will feel like Superman or Superwoman, arms stretched out ahead of you, as you float on a cushion of air. It put a smile on my face that lasted my entire visit.
You start with a brief training session, which you watch on video, then your trainer will go over what you just watched to make sure you were paying attention. Depending on the size of your group (I was lucky to have a group of one, as no one else booked the time slot I had), you head over to the flight area, and one by one take your turns. Each turn is about one minute. This is about the same time you would have if you were jumping out of a plane.
Your trainer uses hand signals to communicate, as you have ear plugs in, and it's impossible to hear anything over the roar of the fans. This is where your training session comes in, as you have to raise and lower your arms, and bend and straighten your legs, while keeping your head up, to control your "flight." It's easy, but does require some focus. I watched one kid before me who had no control at all, and never got the full experience because his trainer couldn't let go of him. So, PAY ATTENTION to the training.
Although almost anyone can fly, it seems to me your flight will be more enjoyable if you are in good shape. (All the trainers are extremely fit.) It takes some strength to control your arms and legs against the wind current pushing against you!
My trainer was Clare, and she was awesome! Really positive, friendly, and obviously a total pro. You can tell she enjoys what she is doing, and she shares her positivity in a way that keeps you calm and confident.
My package allowed for two flights. Once I was there, I was allowed to buy an extra flight for an additional $10, which I did. For another $10, they added extra height to my second flight, which was worth it, even if it is only a few seconds of height.
That brings me to the downside of the experience: All of the add-ons and (gentle) up-sell. In addition to above, I paid $10 for an inflight photo. I also had the option of an upgraded helmet, for $10, which I did not do, but I probably would next time. So, my $79 flight came to $119, plus a $20 tip for Clare. (Trainers work for tips, and she deserved every penny of it!) But, at $139 for a $79 flight, it's almost double! I was OK with it, as it was a birthday treat for myself, but I can imagine a parent, bringing in a family for an afternoon of fun, and being put off by all the extras being thrown at them.
At the end of your session, you have a chance to buy additional, future sessions at a discounted rate. They are a great value, but as exhilarating as the experience was, I wasn't ready to commit at that point. I think it was six further flights for $90 or something like that. (I imagine that discounted cost would also be run up by upgrades.)
My wife and mother-in-law came to watch me fly, and I think they enjoyed it almost as much as I did. The staff at iFly said anyone can come and watch any time, so if you are nervous at all, it is worth a visit to watch, so you can see if it is really for you.
After each group session, the trainer goes into the flight tube to show off some of their skills. Clare made my jaw drop with her acrobatics, skill, precision and strength. It was equal parts ballerina, superhero, eagle, and acrobat. I think everyone applauded when she finished her routine. It definitely makes you want to go back and improve your skills and learn how to have more control, so you can do more tricks. Sadly, at more than $45/minute, it is probably not something I will ever get really good at.
In conclusion, iFly is a worthy addition to anyone's bucket list. I can't stop raving about it to friends and family, and if you have ever had a dream of flying, it is a must-do!
First of all, to me, "indoor skydiving" is a misnomer: Skydiving to me is a scary concept. The idea of falling from the sky at a couple of hundred miles per hour is exciting, but also frightening (and dangerous) as hell. At iFly, you are NOT falling. It really is more like flying! You will feel like Superman or Superwoman, arms stretched out ahead of you, as you float on a cushion of air. It put a smile on my face that lasted my entire visit.
You start with a brief training session, which you watch on video, then your trainer will go over what you just watched to make sure you were paying attention. Depending on the size of your group (I was lucky to have a group of one, as no one else booked the time slot I had), you head over to the flight area, and one by one take your turns. Each turn is about one minute. This is about the same time you would have if you were jumping out of a plane.
Your trainer uses hand signals to communicate, as you have ear plugs in, and it's impossible to hear anything over the roar of the fans. This is where your training session comes in, as you have to raise and lower your arms, and bend and straighten your legs, while keeping your head up, to control your "flight." It's easy, but does require some focus. I watched one kid before me who had no control at all, and never got the full experience because his trainer couldn't let go of him. So, PAY ATTENTION to the training.
Although almost anyone can fly, it seems to me your flight will be more enjoyable if you are in good shape. (All the trainers are extremely fit.) It takes some strength to control your arms and legs against the wind current pushing against you!
My trainer was Clare, and she was awesome! Really positive, friendly, and obviously a total pro. You can tell she enjoys what she is doing, and she shares her positivity in a way that keeps you calm and confident.
My package allowed for two flights. Once I was there, I was allowed to buy an extra flight for an additional $10, which I did. For another $10, they added extra height to my second flight, which was worth it, even if it is only a few seconds of height.
That brings me to the downside of the experience: All of the add-ons and (gentle) up-sell. In addition to above, I paid $10 for an inflight photo. I also had the option of an upgraded helmet, for $10, which I did not do, but I probably would next time. So, my $79 flight came to $119, plus a $20 tip for Clare. (Trainers work for tips, and she deserved every penny of it!) But, at $139 for a $79 flight, it's almost double! I was OK with it, as it was a birthday treat for myself, but I can imagine a parent, bringing in a family for an afternoon of fun, and being put off by all the extras being thrown at them.
At the end of your session, you have a chance to buy additional, future sessions at a discounted rate. They are a great value, but as exhilarating as the experience was, I wasn't ready to commit at that point. I think it was six further flights for $90 or something like that. (I imagine that discounted cost would also be run up by upgrades.)
My wife and mother-in-law came to watch me fly, and I think they enjoyed it almost as much as I did. The staff at iFly said anyone can come and watch any time, so if you are nervous at all, it is worth a visit to watch, so you can see if it is really for you.
After each group session, the trainer goes into the flight tube to show off some of their skills. Clare made my jaw drop with her acrobatics, skill, precision and strength. It was equal parts ballerina, superhero, eagle, and acrobat. I think everyone applauded when she finished her routine. It definitely makes you want to go back and improve your skills and learn how to have more control, so you can do more tricks. Sadly, at more than $45/minute, it is probably not something I will ever get really good at.
In conclusion, iFly is a worthy addition to anyone's bucket list. I can't stop raving about it to friends and family, and if you have ever had a dream of flying, it is a must-do!
Written October 9, 2019
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Sporforya
Los Altos, CA43 contributions
Feb 2020
My nephew and his friend had a thrill of an experience. This was their first step into skydiving. They are ready for the leap!
Written January 23, 2021
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Charles C
Oceanside, CA2 contributions
My daughter and granddaughter really enjoyed it. Staff (Dan) extremely attentive and obviously safety was one of his priorities.
A little expensive; but it's something most people will never experience, so if you have a little extra money give it a try.
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A little expensive; but it's something most people will never experience, so if you have a little extra money give it a try.
Check out Costco for discount coupons.
Written February 11, 2020
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BeachsideMartinis
Oceanside, CA134 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
My boss took us here for our holiday party. I'm not a particularly adventurous person but I was looking forward to this. I'm also EXTREMELY fearful of heights. Because of all of the equipment you're wearing, and the fact that you never really look down, I had zero fear in the wind tunnel. I HIGHLY recommend the high fly. The exhilaration of gently floating down was EVERYTHING! I even decided to hold my son's 16th birthday party here and everyone had a blast.
Written March 6, 2019
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Hello beachside Martinis, what an awesome boss that you have:) Our team wants to thank you for taking the time to share your recap from flying with our team. We love team building activities and seeing a team bond in the wind tunnel. Till your future flights, we hope that you have a great day, and thank you again for flying with us.
Written June 13, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
travelerlm
California50 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
We loved our experience here at IFLY! Our trainer, Becca, was fun and very skilled! We were late to our appt but they fit us in and were suited up and in the waiting area in 15 mins or less! Part of the fun though is watching the trainers interact with others in the tunnel. It's completely safe in a professional learning environment. If you're beginners or not there is a trainer there with you to help if needed. They keep you amazed and their antics take the nervousness away! It's clean, well-maintained with lockers for safekeeping valuables. Easy peasy! We got a return voucher to do it again!
Written October 15, 2018
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Darin T
Oceanside, CA25 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
I fly Oceanside is a great chance to experience the thrill of skydiving without the inherent dangers of jumping out of a plane. I fly Oceanside is a new facility , the tunnel there is really good , and the instructors are even better. Be careful - if you go you will enjoy it and you will want to do it again ..Whether you are an experienced sky diver , tunnel flyer, or first timer, ask for Christopher Patz if he is available. He is a great instructor and makes sure everyone has an amazing time.
Written July 31, 2018
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Darin, thank you for the awesome review being new we truly appreciate you taking the time to do that. Our instructors have a passion for the wind and love to share it with first-time flyers and the pros! Looking forward to flying with you again in the future. Thank you from the flight crew here at iFLY Oceanside!
Written August 15, 2018
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Donna M
Fallbrook, CA8 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Such a great experience! The staff was professional and helpful. My son and his family were visiting from out of town. They loved it! My grandson is on the autism spectrum so I was worried about his sensory reactions. No worries there. The instructor was amazing with him! We will definitely go back! 👍
Written July 29, 2018
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Hello Donna, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. What a fun way to celebrate with out of town guest. Our instructors love to share the dream of flight with everyone. We can't wait to fly with you again in the future.
The flight crew at iFLY Oceanside.
Written July 30, 2018
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
habikat
Vista, CA22 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
We took our 3 grandsons her while they were visiting. Over the top fun. Everyone had a blast and our instructor Doug was fantastic! He was very thorough teaching us the few hands signals we would need and super enthusiastic! The boys would live there I think. After our flight was over Doug gave us a very entertaining exhibition of what can be done there. Acrobatics, fake walking, flips! Very, very, very fun! Our boy's ages were 11, 13 & 15 but I think they said the limit was 3. I highly recommend it!
Written March 27, 2018
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We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Doug is a great instructor and we are glad that your grandchildren had a blast flying and so enjoyed the wind! We have a great Kids Club they are welcome to drop in next time they are in town.
Thank you again,
Flight Crew at iFLY Oceanside.
Written May 7, 2018
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Nicole R
5 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Amazing employees. My appointment was for 2pm and I needed to avoid traffic. These awesome guys fit my son in early. He had a great time. Thank you.
Written October 5, 2024
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Sorry, in my review I meant to say NON-STOP Fun!!! I was so excited I didn't notice my typo!
Written March 28, 2018
We thank you for sending that over, typos happen. The rest of your review made it clear how great of a time you guys had. We thank you for that and really appreciate it.
Written May 7, 2018
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