First indoor flight: tips from our coaches
Your first indoor flight at RealFly Sion: briefing, gear, what to expect and tips to nail your 2 minutes of free-fall. Get ready and book your session today!
Our Coaches' Tips for Nailing Your First Flight
Ever dreamed of experiencing freefall? The indoor skydiving simulator is the ideal solution for discovering the sensations of freefall and adrenaline, in complete safety.
But before you take the plunge, it's important to follow a few tips to make the most of your experience. Here are our coaches' tips for nailing your first indoor skydiving simulator flight.
1. Listen to and Trust Your Instructor
Your instructor is there to guide you and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. They will explain the safety instructions and help you adopt the correct position in the wind tunnel.
Pay attention to their instructions and follow them to the letter. Trusting your instructor is essential to feeling safe and fully enjoying your wind tunnel flight.
2. Look Up and Push Your Hips Down
To maximize the sensations of freefall, it's important to keep your head straight and look forward.
At the same time, push your hips towards the net to maintain a horizontal position, ensuring a stable and controlled flight. Your instructor is constantly with you, providing support to give you maximum thrills.
3. Straighten Your Legs and Keep Your Arms Slightly Bent in Front of You
For a better experience, it's important to keep your body extended and arched in the air; this will allow you to feel the sensations of freefall in a more stable and intense way.
Also, be sure to keep your arms in front of you, bending your elbows slightly. This will promote your stability and control during your wind tunnel flight.
4. Stay Calm and Avoid Sudden Movements
It's crucial to stay calm and avoid sudden movements during your flight. This will allow you to experience the sensation of floating in the air, similar to a parachute jump. This approach will guarantee a completely safe experience, while allowing you to fully savor the emotions of freefall.
Breathe normally, focus on your position and your flight, or even close your eyes to intensify the sensations.
5. Smile and Have Fun
Indoor skydiving is a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy it! Smile and let yourself be carried away by the sensations.
Feel the air on your skin and the adrenaline soar. It's an intense physical and emotional experience.
Savor this moment and let your joy burst forth. It's a unique opportunity to share an unforgettable memory with your loved ones.
Indoor skydiving is an ideal activity for building self-confidence and approaching stress differently.
A Few Extra Tips for a Successful Indoor Skydiving Flight at RealFly
Prepare in Advance
Before your wind tunnel flight at RealFly, consult the Prepare Your Visit page.
Arrive Early
Arrive 60 minutes before your flight for registration and equipment, avoiding stress.
Follow Your Instructor's Instructions
Listen carefully to your instructor for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Enjoy the Experience
Indoor skydiving is unique. Smile and let yourself be carried away by the sensations.
Enjoy Photos and Videos
Our team captures your memories in images. View them after your session.
Consider a Private Session
Book a private session for an exclusive and serene experience.
Come with Others
Indoor skydiving can be done solo, but it is also an ideal activity with family or friends or for strengthening team cohesion as part of a Corporate Team Building.
Offer a Gift Voucher
Treat a loved one to a RealFly gift voucher, an unforgettable gift idea!
Conclusion
By following these tips, you are guaranteed to have an exceptional and memorable aerial experience, etching imperishable memories in your mind.
If you have a fear of heights, rest assured that your instructor will take your apprehension into consideration and adapt the experience accordingly, allowing you to progress gradually without vertigo and strengthen your self-confidence. Similarly, if you suffer from back problems, make sure to adopt an adequate position in the wind tunnel so as not to excessively strain your muscles. For those of you who fully desire to enjoy this experience, do not hesitate to close your eyes and let yourself be carried away by the sensations.
Do not worry if you feel apprehension. It is perfectly normal before a first flight. Remember that your instructor is there to guide you and guarantee your safety and pleasure. By carefully following their instructions, you will optimize your experience.
So, ready to defy gravity, have a blast, and create sensational memories in the air?
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