Here is a profile I found of not your typical Indoor Skydiver –
Sue Noyes, 55, of Berkeley does her skydiving at 30 feet and under. She climbs inside a vertical wind tunnel and flies in the pressure created by a set of fans.
Why: I have always been an athlete, dancer and a little bit of an adrenaline junkie. Over the past two years, I have had to scale back because of arthritis. Looking for a way to get a fun and challenging workout that was kind to my joints, I checked out indoor skydiving.
Greatest accomplishment: Becoming a Level 2 tunnel flier. I have learned how to fly on my belly, back and in a sitting position as well as a number of transitions like barrel rolls and flips. My goal is to become a Level 3 flier by the end of this year, which means I have to learn how to fly upside down.
Gear you can’t live without: My second-hand helmet with purple wing decals. Once I become a Level 3 flier, I will reward myself with a custom flight suit.
Where you train: I fly at iFly SF Bay in Union City. The instructors make you believe that anything is possible.
Time you get up in the morning: My cat gets me up around 7 a.m.
Best time to train: I like to train in the evenings when the really good fliers are there. I always learn from watching their form and transitions.
Most annoying thing people assume about athletes in your sport: People always say that they do not want to try indoor skydiving because they are afraid of heights. Everyone starts out flying on their belly about 3 feet off the floor with an instructor holding on to them. The instructors make sure that you do not progress to the next level until you are ready.
Advice you give a rookie: Relax and smile and embrace the intoxicating feeling of actually flying. It is amazing.
Article Link: SF GATE -Rising to the challenge of indoor skydiving
If you want give it a whirl yourself — Indoor Skydiving Los Angeles!
