The entire session typically lasts about one hour, including training and gearing up.

"You were right," I told my sister, checking my phone. "This is actually worth the hype."

If you purchase a two-flight package, your second turn is where the real thrill happens. Instructors often offer a "High Fly" add-on for a small extra fee. The instructor holds onto your harness and spins you up to the top of the 5-story tunnel and back down multiple times. This is highly recommended for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Package Options and Pricing

You cannot take your own phone or camera into the flight deck, but friends and family can take photos from the public viewing area outside the glass. However, because of the reflections on the glass, the best shots come from iFly’s internal high-speed cameras.

Remove all jewelry, watches, rings, loose change, and phones before gearing up. The wind speed inside the tunnel easily strips items away, and falling objects can damage the wind tunnel’s turbines.