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Indoor skydiving worth more than a few loud seconds

Tunnel Field Guide writes about wind-tunnel flight the way you’d brief a friend before they book—how the air works, what the first flight feels like, and when “more time” is actually training.

Start with the field guide
Flyer in a wind tunnel

What we care about

Flying in a tunnel isn’t magic—it’s shape meeting air

Once you see that, the whole visit makes more sense. We write for first-timers who want fewer surprises, and for people coming back who want one useful cue instead of another souvenir photo package.

Start somewhere

Pick the question you actually have

You don’t need the whole archive. Start with the page that matches why you’re here.

Indoor Skydiving

How a vertical wind tunnel holds you up—and how to tell a fun hop from a session you’ll learn from.

First Flight

Briefing, gear, hand signals, and the weirdly specific feeling of your first minute in the chamber.

Choosing a Tunnel

What to look for when you pick where to fly.

Contact

Corrections, sources, or a tunnel we should look at.

About this site

We’re a field guide, not a ticket counter

We’re not a tunnel operator and we don’t sell flights. If you landed here looking for the old CityWalk Hollywood chamber, start with the history note—it’s closed.

Wind tunnel chamber
“You’re not hanging from anything. Tiny changes in hips, legs and chest redirect the airflow—and that’s why thrashing usually makes you worse.”

FAQ

Quick answers

Is Tunnel Field Guide a wind tunnel?

No. We’re an editorial field guide. We don’t sell flights or operate a chamber.

Is the CityWalk Hollywood tunnel still open?

No — it’s closed. See the history page for context.

Where should a first-timer start?

Read indoor skydiving then your first flight.

How can I get in touch?

Use the contact form for corrections, sources, or questions.