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MaryMary
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TL;DR - mostly fun experience ruined by horrible customer service. Don't buy the photos, and definitely don't buy the photos in advance. I bought 4 total flights of 1 min duration each to be split between me and my partner, with 2 high flights. I also bought what I thought was a pre-paid package for all the photos and videos they would take of me and my partner. More on this later. The good: The instructor was outgoing, friendly, and all around satisfactory. Gear fit me fine. For the most part, instructions were clear and nothing leading up to the actual flight felt rushed. There was plenty of time to settle in. The instructor offered that we could set up our phones or gopros around the wind tunnel. I declined since I had already bought photos and videos that iFly would be taking. The flight itself was fun. A minute isn't a lot of time, but it's a thrilling minute, and this is a pretty unique experience. The instructor is there with you for all flights. They always do the high flight first. He kind of spun us around as we went up to the top of the tube. After we had all finished flying, the instructor went in himself and demonstrated some crazy superman-level aerobanic maneuvers. I laughed my head off like a maniac, it was super cool. Best part of the experience. The day after the flight, I received a call from Anne at Ifly asking how the exprience was, and reminding us to redeem our photos and videos since they expire after a few weeks. Could use improvement: It was a pain to fill out the waiver. It isn't easy to skip the video if you previously watched it on youtube. There was no confirmation. I filled it out 3x. And then they made me fill it out again in person on my phone when I got there. Goggles could be more comfortable, but hey, what are you gonna do. The worst: When you buy your package online, you buy it for each individual. Each individual is offered the chance to buy photos and videos. When you get your receipt (attached as photo), the photos and videos purchased are listed under each individual. So it is very easy to assume that you are buying a photo package and a video package, where each includes all the photos and videos they would take of you. Why would it be any different really? It's not like it costs them anything to give you all the photos instead of just one. When I tried to redeem my photo voucher, I was taken to an online store where I could browse the photos and videos and add them to the cart. I clicked "select all" on the photos corresonding to me, but it only selected 20 out of about 35 or so. It seemed there was a max of 20 items you could add to the cart, if I added 20 photos I could not add any videos - 20 max items. I called Anne at Ifly and she clearly had no idea why it was only letting me add 20 items. After talking to her further, it became clear why: the $4 photo packages and $8 video packages I thought I had bought only entitled me to one photo and one video each, for a total of 2 photos and 2 videos. I would be leaving 2 videos and something like 30 photos on the table. However, buying the rest ala carte would cost me like $120. I asked Anne if there was any kind of package available that would let me buy all the photos, for say, $30. Nope. She wouldn't budge. I have to admit that I was pretty upset, because I think this is a very misleading way to sell your product. It costs you nothing to give people the extra photos. The best Anne could do was give me 2 more photos and 2 more videos. That's still leaving dozens of photos unaccounted for. After downloading the photos and videos, they are low-resolution. One of the videos is cut off and missing the beginning. I regret not taking my own photos and videos. You'd think they'd want you to share these photos and videos on social media - free publicity for them. They should give everyone one free photo. Instead they've taken what was a pretty fun experience where I probably would have come back and spent more money, and soured it for me.
Daavid SteinDaavid Stein
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First of all: It's really what you think; I highly suggest saving your money and skydive the real way. The flying bit is one minute each round, So keep in mind if you purchased to fly 2 rounds it means you're likely be stuck there for two hours! at least that what happened to me. My experience: Friday December 9, in iFly Tampa, my friend and I booked a flight at 11:00 o’clock. It was instructed by Mr.Jake. I arrived 30 minutes prior to my reservation (I was there 10:30), and we got delayed to the point that we didn’t leave the facility until 12:30! There was a person who said his reservation was 11:30, but still got in with us, and he (and another trainee) got to fly after each party (apparently they're having flying classes or something so they fly more and after each person's turn, and you'll be just sitting there watching). So, wasting two hours of my day for a two minutes flight is a bit too much! However, my main issue with the whole experience isn’t the unreasonable dragging of time, but rather, the inconsiderate instructor. I banged my knees real hard against the glass while flying with instructor Jake, and they can confirm that because they video tape the flights. I also got bruises on my knees from the hard hit against the tube. The instructor didn’t even check on me, and not even said a word to me afterwards. Overall, I had a horrible experience and completely wasted my time and money. I asked them for a refund via email and they told me that since you flew the whole thing (the whole minute lol) you'll not get a refund. I really don't care at this point, but I wanted to inform other people that it's really not worth the money at all.
Mona AlMona Al
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We celebrated my son, Reid, on Saturday for his 8th birthday with an IFly experience. The instructor with Reid was Xander and Erika was the “driver” of the wind. We were welcomed by Erika and she explained in great detail what to expect. Everyone at this location is an experienced professional skydiver. They are passionate and love what they do, it shows. They are amazing with kids. They get down to their level and really reassure and comfort them as to what to expect. Xander is very patient and makes it so fun for the kids. My son had never been and just took right to him hanging on his every word of instruction. He has been talking about non stop and let’s just say we bought more flying time before we left. IFly Tampa just goes above and beyond. We really appreciate what a memorable experience they made for our son. If you are on the fence, GO, it will surpass any toy, video game your child will ever get. Thank you IFly, Xander and Erika.
Neil and Kim LamisNeil and Kim Lamis
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I've been here several times. I've noticed that your experience vastly depends on your instructor. This is somewhat unfortunate because it is inconsistent and unpredictable. I've had amazing instructors such as Joel, who I just learned is no longer there. He was absolutely AMAZING. This last time, we had a very obvious new instructor, and the experience was poor. The energy was low, and the way he handled the student flyers was somewhat concerning. His lack of confidence showed he was a new instructor. I think he was put in the tunnel too soon and, in my opinion, ruined the flight experience. I will be going back because I know it can be amazing. I was, however, extremely disappointed with the cost of a bad experience knowing full well what was to be expected. IFLY Tampa, do better with your training or offer free flights to people so your instructors can gain confidence and experience NOT at the customers' expense.
Susan SanchezSusan Sanchez
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Knowledgeable staff! Super clean when we were there! They obviously love what they do because they are all just the happiest crew! My daughter's favorite piece of advice from her guide was "when we get into the tube, don't tell me you can't breathe, because your in a room with a larger fan blowing lots of air at you - just breathe" :) she said his laughter was contagious and made everyone less nervous. I could see her laughing and smiling the entire flight. He even made sure we found each other so we could wave at each other- I will never forget that!! Even when I'm old someday! I don't know what her flight guides name was but he has a pretty amazing resume including military experience and medalling in skydiving? I'm not sure but he really knew how to teach the whole group - From children to adults - to fly; I would say they were in very capable hands. Fun day and hope to go back again soon!
ShellyShelly
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10654 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
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