Romericus 0 #26 April 19, 2004 Yeah, I know what you mean. Tunnel time is wonderful. When I was in the Army at Ft. Bragg, I had some connections at the Wind Tunnel there (the one in "Cutaway") I went a couple of days. I think I got about 4 hours of flying time over those two days. Of course I couldn't stand up after that, my muscles were in so much pain. But the best part about it was that it was free! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #27 April 19, 2004 Thank you so much for the offer!! But I must politely decline you see I'm married to the best tunnel coach there is, besides $1950 for about 20 minutes is way outta my league. Thanks though really, I'm sure it's worth it if your looking for what they teach, I'm not sure I've ever heard of anyone who was disastisfied. Have fun!! When you get back, send me a pic, we're always looking for a new photo of the week for our homepage!!! QuoteThere's a good reason they call it crack At those prices, I'd say so!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #28 April 19, 2004 Quote...you see I'm married to the best tunnel coach there is... me thinks you're a little biased on that one... ----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKFSChick 0 #29 April 19, 2004 Sorry Dawn my post was not directed specifically at you :) Quote$1950 for about 20 minutes It is for 2 hours with detailed briefing and debriefiing :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #30 April 19, 2004 QuoteSorry Dawn my post was not directed specifically at you :) Quote$1950 for about 20 minutes It is for 2 hours with detailed briefing and debriefiing :) With more tunnels being built, eventually one could hope the increased supply will reduce prices.... Not yet though, apparently. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKFSChick 0 #31 April 19, 2004 I think the Government should subsidise it... I mean, I never use the library, what other crap are my taxes being wated on? Priorities all wrong... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj-seus 0 #32 April 19, 2004 Quote I was so hooked I tried to convince a friend with enough dough that we should open a wind tunnel here in Columbus. Even offered to work for him free and still pay my own tunnel time if it would get him to invest hmmm... how much does a tunnel cost to build? i have a friend with some cash to invest... he might be interested....try to put it in a major city that is centrally located in the U.S..... anybody have any rough numbers? thanks in advance ciao -dan djseus@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #33 April 19, 2004 1 million to get started and the rest of your money for the rest of your life Have your friend contact SkyVenture about licening if he's serious.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #35 April 19, 2004 QuoteQuote...you see I'm married to the best tunnel coach there is... me thinks you're a little biased on that one... Of course I am, but hey what are wives for??!!?? Besides, his resume speaks for itself, as do his students, and noone else has over 20 years of their life dedicated to teaching people to fly like he does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #36 April 19, 2004 A portable VWT budget for the 1st year of business should be approximately 1.5 million.. If you want to build an L1 or SkyVenture type, 5 million for the first year (including construction) should be enough. We've got lots of numbers if you'll make your way to the websites listed in my signature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #37 April 19, 2004 Oh, you get 2 hours each? That's better for sure!! Send pics if you can!! QuoteSorry Dawn my post was not directed specifically at you :) I can only speak for myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcords 0 #38 April 20, 2004 I agree, tunnel time is very addictive. I can't seem to go to Florida without hitting Skyventure. I find myself to be a bit of a pusher also. I tell anyone that I can, to go fly the tunnel, especially students that are having trouble. What a difference it makes for them! I keep watching the X-arena website to see if there is any progress on the one that is supposed to be built in Trenton, NJ, but haven't seen any progress on the arena yet, let alone the tunnel which is secondary to them it seems. Wish I had 4.5 mil to put one in my backyard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #39 April 20, 2004 I just got done throwing together some editis for my group of 5 that went to the tunnel a week ago. It was fun going over it again and getting the vids for the "flyers" together. that damn tunnel is like a sweet drug, I figured that since I dont live with easy access to the Perris or Orlando tunnel I would go again the next night and took advantage of "Meeker Monday" at Perris. Great group last week (4/12) and big props out to Christy for getting the Meeker monday thing going. Great time and looking forward to getting to do it again. If you have not donw it and are in the area, dont pass up the opportunity to give it a try, Lots O Fun!!! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
