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What is wind tunnel flying?
Wind tunnel flying, also known as indoor sky diving, takes place inside a vertical chamber where fast moving air supports your body. By adjusting your position, you can balance, turn and move while remaining suspended above the tunnel floor.
Can wind tunnel flying be covered by travel insurance?
Cover can be available for recreational wind tunnel flying through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Add wind tunnel flying while completing your quote, then confirm that the activity is displayed on your Policy Certificate or other policy documents. Your selected activity should accurately reflect the session you have booked.
Before entering the tunnel:
- Add wind tunnel flying to your travel insurance quote
- Confirm the activity is listed on your policy documents
- Book your session with a recognised flying centre
- Secure long hair and remove jewellery or loose items
- Make sure the supplied flying equipment fits correctly
- Learn the instructor’s hand signals before your flight
How could travel insurance help?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if you’re injured during insured wind tunnel flying. Repatriation can also be covered if it becomes medically necessary, provided the claim meets the terms and limits of your policy.
Your selected policy may provide cover for cancellation, curtailment, baggage and other problems affecting the wider trip. Personal Accident and Personal Liability benefits differ between policies, so read the applicable Policy Wording.
Activity FAQs
How do I add wind tunnel flying to my cover?
Choose wind tunnel flying during the quote process. Once you have selected a policy, make sure the activity is displayed on your Policy Certificate or policy documents.
Can I try wind tunnel flying for the first time?
Yes, cover can be available for a recreational beginner session. Complete the centre’s training, listen to the instructor and only enter the tunnel when directed.
Can experienced flyers use a wind tunnel for training?
Amateur training can be covered when wind tunnel flying is listed on the policy. Only practice movements permitted by the centre and appropriate for your experience.
Does this activity cover a jump from an aircraft?
No. Wind tunnel flying only covers sessions inside a purpose built vertical tunnel. Parachuting or skydiving from an aircraft requires different activity cover.
What happens if I need medical treatment after a session?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered when wind tunnel flying is displayed on your policy documents and the circumstances of the claim meet the policy terms.
Does Personal Liability apply inside the tunnel?
Personal Liability may be limited or excluded during wind tunnel flying. Review this benefit before attending your session.
What should I do about an existing medical condition?
Declare any pre existing medical conditions when requesting your quote. Medical screening and acceptance are separate from adding wind tunnel flying to the policy.
Terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Before your session, confirm that wind tunnel flying is displayed on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and read the relevant Policy Wording.
