iFly Now Open in Tampa

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iFLY, Tampa, FL, ARCO Murray

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.