Zenister 0 #1 January 4, 2003 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20030103/wl_canada_nm/canada_energy_australia_tower_col_1 can i get on the ground crew list now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #2 January 4, 2003 so who's sporting a chubby over this one? -the artist formerly known as sinker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #3 January 4, 2003 One slight problem: the landing area is a hundred acres of glass. First Class Citizen Twice Over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 January 4, 2003 One other slight problem, the design calls for the glass to generate wind vortexes to power turbines, any idea what that would do to a canopy? Not saying that during the construction phase.... Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #5 January 4, 2003 This isn't likely to be much of a problem. The wind is contained within the structure. On the other hand flying your canopy over the TOP of the tower might be unwise. First Class Citizen Twice Over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #6 January 4, 2003 I do belive it have been showed at Blinc As the hot air rises, a powerful updraft is also created by the tower that allows air to be continually sucked through 32 turbines, which spin to generate power 24 hours a day. Quote If you can turn thouse off,and get all the premisions,i then belive that you have done your Groundcrew work proberlyBut impresive it is(if they build it... Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
