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iFLY set to Deliver theDream of Flight to Tampa ~ WINNER ANNOUNCED

By iFly December 23, 2016
iFLY, the world’s largest Indoor Skydiving operation,will begindelivering the dream of flight to adventure seekers in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday, November 22nd. The new location at 10654 Palm RiverRd, next to Top Golf,marks the 26thiFLY facility in the U.S. Tampa Bay residentswho have looked to the skies and dreamed of flying like a bird can nowmake that dream come true.

People of all ages and abilities can experience human flight in a safe, comfortable and fun environment. Each indoor skydiving facility is a marvel of engineering that replicates the experience of skydiving, creating conditions that allow people to fly on a smooth cushion of air.With the help of iFLY certified flight instructors, customers learn to fly, control their bodies in the air and experience true human flight.“

Our mission is to deliver the dream of flight to everybody, whether you’re age three or 103,” said Matt Ryan, iFLY President and COO.“Since 1998, more than eightmillioncustomers worldwide have experienced human flight at iFLY in a variety of ways: as a fun excursion with family and friends, a student on an educational Science, Technology, and Math (S.T.E.M.) field trip, a professional skydiver or member of the military for training, and a corporate customer looking for a unique team building activity. Thanks to iFLY, flying is finally availableto everyone.”

To prepare for their flight experience, customerscomplete a training class guided by one of iFLY’s flight and safety instructors, are equipped with flight gear, including goggles, helmet and flight suit,and then with their instructor at their side, they enter the flight chamberand aresupported by a cushion of air.

Allflight packages include training, flight gear, and flight timewith an International Bodyflight Association (IBA)certifiedinstructor. (The IBAhas established the Gold Standard for training and safety standards for Indoor Skydiving Instructors). All iFLY instructors meet or exceed IBA standards. iFLY Tampa is now taking reservations, for more information about iFLY’s flight packages and prices and to book your flight time at iFLY Tampa, please visit thewebsite at https://www.iflyworld.com/tampa/.

“We are working hard to complete all the finishing touches in our newest iFLY operation here in Tampa,” said Dani O’Neill,General Manager for iFLY Tampa. “My team and I are pumpedto share the dream of flight at our new location. Every day is a new adventure for each and every person at the tunnel. Watching people fly for the first time is a life changingexperiencefor them and just wonderful for each of us helping to make dreams come true.

CONGRATULATIONS TO MKB'S WINNER OF TEH GIFT OF FLIGHT FOR TWO: KAT OMULETS