iFly Now Open in Tampa
iFly recently opened their new 57’ tall indoor skydiving facility in the growing entertainment area around Topgolf and Bass Pro Shops in Tampa. The 6,500 SF facility features a 15’ diameter flight chamber providing a safe and reliable environment for flight to everyone, whether you are age 3 or 103.
The unique skydiving experience is provided by a closed loop wind tunnel capable of generating wind speeds up to 175 mph through the flight chamber. The wind speeds are generated through four 350 HP automated fans with a Variable Frequency Drive system. The air recirculates through the closed loop wind tunnel using turning vanes that are cooled by a 160-ton chilled water system to maintain a constant air temperature.
The building structure around the wind tunnel consists of concrete tilt-up wall panels above grade and cast-in-place concrete walls below grade to a depth of 20’. The structure also contains multiple mezzanines for support and access to equipment.
iFly teamed with ARCO/Murray Construction Company to build the facility. The project started in March 2016 and opened to the public in November 2016.
