iFLY Loudoun: Indoor Skydiving with Instructor & Certificate

Summary

Indoor skydiving in loudoun with expert guide and flight training

You’ll suit up at iFLY Loudoun for indoor skydiving near DC—no plane needed. With two flights and one-on-one help from your instructor, you’ll feel the rush of real free-fall in a safe wind tunnel. Includes all gear plus a personalized flight certificate to take home—a memory that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

Pulling the jumpsuit over my jeans felt a bit like getting ready for gym class, except this time I was about to float on air instead of run laps. The staff at iFLY Loudoun were already joking around with us before we even got our helmets on—one guy asked if I’d ever tried “flying” before and winked. (I hadn’t, unless you count falling off a bike as a kid.) Our instructor, Marcus, had this calm way of explaining things that made the whole wind tunnel thing sound almost normal. He showed us how to hold our arms, how to tilt our chins, and then he grinned and said, “Don’t worry if you spin—you’ll get the hang of it.”

The first time I stepped into the tunnel, the noise hit me—like standing next to a jet engine but somehow not scary. There’s this rush of cold air that smells faintly metallic and clean, and suddenly Marcus is giving me a thumbs up through his visor. Then my feet lifted off the floor. For maybe sixty seconds (felt longer), I was just floating there with wind pushing every inch of me. My cheeks puffed out from the force—I probably looked ridiculous—and Marcus kept signaling little corrections with his hands. It’s weirdly peaceful once you stop fighting it; you can hear your own breath inside the helmet and nothing else.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much watching my friend try her second flight—she spun in slow circles and came out grinning like she’d just won something. After both flights, they handed us these certificates with our names printed on them (mine’s still stuck to my fridge). The whole indoor skydiving experience took about an hour or so, but honestly it sticks with you longer than that. On the drive back toward DC, I kept replaying that floating feeling in my head—like gravity had let go for a minute.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Loudoun

• Arrive at iFLY Loudoun
• Put on gear and attend training
• Learn to float in wind tunnel
• Fly one-on-one with instructor twice
• Receive personalized flight certificate

Top questions

How long does the indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Loudoun last?

The entire experience takes about 75 minutes from start to finish.

Is previous skydiving experience required for iFLY Loudoun?

No experience is necessary; anyone can try indoor skydiving here.

How many flights are included per person?

You get two individual flights in the wind tunnel during your session.

Is there an age limit for indoor skydiving at iFLY Loudoun?

The minimum age is 3 years old; children under 18 need a parent or guardian waiver.

Are there weight restrictions for flying at iFLY Loudoun?

Yes; those over 300 lbs cannot fly, and those between 260-300 lbs require evaluation by staff.

What should I wear for indoor skydiving?

Wear comfortable clothes and well-fitting lace-up sneakers or running shoes.

Is pickup included in this day trip from DC?

No hotel pickup is included; you travel to iFLY Loudoun on your own.

Do I get a certificate after flying?

Yes; each flyer receives a personalized certificate of flight achievement.

What’s included

Your session includes all taxes and fees, two personal flights inside the wind tunnel with one-on-one guidance from a certified instructor, use of all safety gear including jumpsuit and helmet, plus a personalized flight certificate to remember your day by before heading home again.