Hooknswoop 19 #251 December 2, 2005 Are those the pitot tubes in the last pic? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #252 December 2, 2005 I didn't see any pitot tubes. Maybe you are seeing somthing I don't know about in the pic. If you are referringto the blue, that is painter's tape. edit: Now that I look closely, I see what you are referring to. They are the small tubes just below the net. I was looking for the size of pitot tubes you find on aircraft. I didn't even know what I was taking a picture of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #253 December 2, 2005 I circled them. Do you know if those are pitot tubes? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #254 December 2, 2005 Yeah, I see what you are referring to now. I would have to assume they are pitot tubes, but I don't know for sure. I guess that would be the most logical place for a pitot tube. Here is a full size pic from the original image. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #255 December 6, 2005 Yea baby, we made the front pageJust in case there are some people that skip over that pageMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #256 December 6, 2005 What are these rumors I'm hearing about the tunnel opening being delayed due to a part being missing? I cried myself to sleep last night after I heard thatHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #257 December 6, 2005 I guess that's what you get for believing rumors.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #258 December 6, 2005 I've already been in contact with the managers for the CO tunnel (Mary and Norm). Concerning a private tunnel camp. Although we went with a known coach in Orlando this time (one who knows our team very well) I'd like to note the following: 1 - This was a great experience, even before they are opening all my questions were answered and it was a pleasure to talk/correspond with them. 2 - They did go out of the way to try and work a deal with us for the bulk time and work to schedule based on our camper tunnel loading needs. They don't have to do that. 3 - Once they get fully staffed up and the full pro-coaching resources lined up (VERY SOON) they will be a top notch training tunnel. The only reason we didn't try out the new (and recirculating design) tunnel this time was our need to get travel plans in place wouldn't time out with our ability to pull together the exact style camp we were trying to set up. I'm sure with another month or so it would have happened (and been tied to nice ski vacation also>....) I think this will be an extremely well run business and very customer focused. {{Thanks Mary}} ... 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
foxyroxtail 0 #259 December 7, 2005 QuoteI've already been in contact with the managers for the CO tunnel (Mary and Norm). Concerning a private tunnel camp. Although we went with a known coach in Orlando this time (one who knows our team very well) I'd like to note the following: 1 - This was a great experience, even before they are opening all my questions were answered and it was a pleasure to talk/correspond with them. 2 - They did go out of the way to try and work a deal with us for the bulk time and work to schedule based on our camper tunnel loading needs. They don't have to do that. 3 - Once they get fully staffed up and the full pro-coaching resources lined up (VERY SOON) they will be a top notch training tunnel. The only reason we didn't try out the new (and recirculating design) tunnel this time was our need to get travel plans in place wouldn't time out with our ability to pull together the exact style camp we were trying to set up. I'm sure with another month or so it would have happened (and been tied to nice ski vacation also>....) I think this will be an extremely well run business and very customer focused. {{Thanks Mary}} Alright, Mar, how much did you pay him for this? [Hijack] Meanwhile, back on the East Coast, 2 VM's and a Foxy FU call later and no returned phone calls. Sigh. [/Hijack] ________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #260 December 7, 2005 QuoteAlright, Mar, how much did you pay him for this? [Hijack] Meanwhile, back on the East Coast, 2 VM's and a Foxy FU call later and no returned phone calls. Sigh. [/Hijack] Mary is above bribery. I'm not above taking them, though. You can see the conflict. Tell me the Foxes are repeating next year. I had very little trash talking last year with your Minxxxy because you guys weren't as active as previously. ... 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
foxyroxtail 0 #261 December 7, 2005 Quote Mary is above bribery. I'm not above taking them, though. You can see the conflict. Tell me the Foxes are repeating next year. I had very little trash talking last year with your Minxxxy because you guys weren't as active as previously. Yes, Mar is on top of all sorts of things. We are still in .. erm ... negotiations. To quote a friend (from this VERY thread) stay tuned for the actual answer. One way or the other, there are some Foxes that would love to fly the CO tunnel!! We need to compare it's level of Foxiness with the others. ________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #262 December 8, 2005 OH MY! You two are so sweet. Norm told me about this Pam, you would not be loving me returning your call at the hours I have time to do that. That new boss of mine is a slave driver and never gives me any rest Pam, I'll call you tomorrow between flights. I promise. As for the level of Foxiness at the Colorado tunnel, maybe I can get Norm to paint it purple! Would that bring you out here? Or is it my sweet personality that would bring the team out? I know he's reading this right now, and yes, I really am at workMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #263 December 8, 2005 We still might come out for an hour or so over our daughter's spring break just for fun (Airline tickets from here can be as low as $99 when booked within a month - It's almost a sin to NOT come out). I think the recirc will really give clean air. (Also, it's how a midwest tunnel would be structured, nice to see how that works - someday we'll have one in Minneapolis or Chicago or KC or St Louis...) ... 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
GQ_jumper 4 #264 December 8, 2005 Silly Rehm, just move out here, my team is looking for a tail.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #265 December 8, 2005 QuoteSilly Rehm, just move out here, my team is looking for a tail. I haven't flown tail since I lived in Phoenix. It's fun though. (if we come out for more than just a long weekend, I'll bring my gear and call you guys though) I can't handle the altitude - thin air, damaged lungs. Other than that, Colorado is my #1, very favorite, place I'd like to live. Last high altitude jump I did was only 22k (msl) and I had tunnel vision all the way down to 15K (msl) {{But,,,,,,, climbing around and hiking in that air might just be the final cure to get the lung capacity up}} Let me know when the area DZs get an Otter. I have a feeling that with this tunnel, the CO teams are going to start ramping up their scores.... ... 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
GQ_jumper 4 #266 December 8, 2005 Let me know when the area DZs get an Otter. I have a feeling that with this tunnel, the CO teams are going to start ramping up their scores.... Quote Mile Hi has an otter, and with the Otter and the tunnel opening up Colorado is going to RULE THE WORLD!!! Or at least put out some serious teams. Seroiusly though, right now my team only has Tdog(IC), myself(OC), and possibly Dustin19D(Tail), but theres a chance Dustin may have other work obligations, so if you swing out this way and want to fly take your pic, Point or TailHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #267 December 8, 2005 QuoteMile Hi has an otter, and with the Otter and the tunnel opening up Colorado is going to RULE THE WORLD!!! Or at least put out some serious teams. My Company has a plant that can see Mile Hi from the windows there. I even swung by a couple times last time I was on business there in Longmont. Thought it would be cool to work there and put in the occasional lunchtime skydive. I thought Mile Hi was just a King Air DZ, so the Otter correction is good news. I'll just have to work out some 'business' travel again. My best friend from College lives in Lafayette. The tunnel is new and the mountains (skiing/climbing) are close. Damn straight we'll be out soon. I guess you guys will rule the world of 4-way. All you need is 50% of a committed 4-way team {now that it's built, they will come} ... 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 GQ_jumper 4 #268 December 8, 2005 I guess you guys will rule the world of 4-way. All you need is 50% of a committed 4-way team Quote no we don't, it's better this way, have you ever tried to do block 10 with only two people? It rocks!!! and you said you like to spin really fast, imagine a 14 with only two people, you get to spin twice as much seriously though, we are going to try and use that tunnel as bait to get a few more people doing RW around here, who knows maybe we can help control the dirty freeflyer populationHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #269 December 9, 2005 Dan, Speaking of tunnels and our team, I got an e-mail last night (and as a broadcast e-mail I hope they don't mind me posting it here): QuoteSkyVenture Colorado's Newsletter - December 2005 Dear member, I would like to start this newsletter off with a huge THANKS for your support. The interest in SkyVenture Colorado has been amazing to say the least. The Forum on Dropzone.com concerning our operation has seen over 6000 visitors and is the number one discussion on wind tunnels out of 308. Our web site gets thousand of visits every day with virtually no advertising. The job site gets fly overs and visits from future customers every day. Virtually every news agency in Denver is following our every step. All of this is directly attributable to the fun, energetic, exciting people in this sport and in Colorado. We love our state and we love to play. Crew Update Seven of our Flight Crew members have been hired. Philippe Tassin as Assistant Manager and Flight Crew is joined by Mary SantAngelo as Reception Manager. Working with them are four fantastic flyers with incredible experience in many varied aspects of flight. Jason Russell, Brad Cole, Derek Vanboeschoten, and Matt Burge start their training December 5th in Orlando and then should finish up around mid January in our own tunnel for the long awaited opening. We have secured some of the finest tunnel instruction in the world for our crew with Rusty Lewis and Joe Winters heading up our teams entire four week class. We have also managed to talk both Rusty and Joe to stay an extra two weeks to help us out for the inevitably busy start up. Construction The construction site has appeared to hit overdrive. With the difficult air flow path behind us, we are completing tasks at an unprecedented pace. The parking lot is graded, both roofs are going on, the electrical system is moving extremely well, the cable floor is complete, and the exterior stucco is moving so fast I can't take pictures fast enough! OPENING DAY: JANUARY 20th 2005 Now Taking Reservations We are very pleased to announce that reservations are now being taken for January 20th and beyond with the potential to move these up if we open a week early. Look for coaching and tunnel camps to be announced very soon. We updated our web site. "Flying in Three Easy Steps?" has been added in order to help you understand that the sport of Indoor Skydiving is safe and for everyone. It is Pure Fun for the whole family. Check out the Online Forum (http://www.skyventurecolorado.com/forum) where you can share your tunnel experiences and thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #270 December 11, 2005 I'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post I'll be home tomorrow, with pictures of the guys from their first week of training. All is going great, and I think anyone that watches these new tunnel rats fly in the tunnel will be impressed. They are only done with their first week, and they are all doing great!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #271 December 12, 2005 I never had any doubts as to the ability of one of your new guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davedlg 0 #272 December 12, 2005 QuoteI'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post It was a beautiful weekend in Colorado! We were all busy jumping, skiing and doing anything but posting on the internet while you were screwing around in orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #273 December 12, 2005 Sorry Mar, I was enjoying the quiet time at home and have been taking care of the chores that never get done because someone is bored and wants to do something. I won't name names, but he doesn't fit in a crate. So when are those blades going to start turning for some test flights. Fly it like you stole it! 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rehmwa 2 #267 December 8, 2005 QuoteMile Hi has an otter, and with the Otter and the tunnel opening up Colorado is going to RULE THE WORLD!!! Or at least put out some serious teams. My Company has a plant that can see Mile Hi from the windows there. I even swung by a couple times last time I was on business there in Longmont. Thought it would be cool to work there and put in the occasional lunchtime skydive. I thought Mile Hi was just a King Air DZ, so the Otter correction is good news. I'll just have to work out some 'business' travel again. My best friend from College lives in Lafayette. The tunnel is new and the mountains (skiing/climbing) are close. Damn straight we'll be out soon. I guess you guys will rule the world of 4-way. All you need is 50% of a committed 4-way team {now that it's built, they will come} ... 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
GQ_jumper 4 #268 December 8, 2005 I guess you guys will rule the world of 4-way. All you need is 50% of a committed 4-way team Quote no we don't, it's better this way, have you ever tried to do block 10 with only two people? It rocks!!! and you said you like to spin really fast, imagine a 14 with only two people, you get to spin twice as much seriously though, we are going to try and use that tunnel as bait to get a few more people doing RW around here, who knows maybe we can help control the dirty freeflyer populationHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #269 December 9, 2005 Dan, Speaking of tunnels and our team, I got an e-mail last night (and as a broadcast e-mail I hope they don't mind me posting it here): QuoteSkyVenture Colorado's Newsletter - December 2005 Dear member, I would like to start this newsletter off with a huge THANKS for your support. The interest in SkyVenture Colorado has been amazing to say the least. The Forum on Dropzone.com concerning our operation has seen over 6000 visitors and is the number one discussion on wind tunnels out of 308. Our web site gets thousand of visits every day with virtually no advertising. The job site gets fly overs and visits from future customers every day. Virtually every news agency in Denver is following our every step. All of this is directly attributable to the fun, energetic, exciting people in this sport and in Colorado. We love our state and we love to play. Crew Update Seven of our Flight Crew members have been hired. Philippe Tassin as Assistant Manager and Flight Crew is joined by Mary SantAngelo as Reception Manager. Working with them are four fantastic flyers with incredible experience in many varied aspects of flight. Jason Russell, Brad Cole, Derek Vanboeschoten, and Matt Burge start their training December 5th in Orlando and then should finish up around mid January in our own tunnel for the long awaited opening. We have secured some of the finest tunnel instruction in the world for our crew with Rusty Lewis and Joe Winters heading up our teams entire four week class. We have also managed to talk both Rusty and Joe to stay an extra two weeks to help us out for the inevitably busy start up. Construction The construction site has appeared to hit overdrive. With the difficult air flow path behind us, we are completing tasks at an unprecedented pace. The parking lot is graded, both roofs are going on, the electrical system is moving extremely well, the cable floor is complete, and the exterior stucco is moving so fast I can't take pictures fast enough! OPENING DAY: JANUARY 20th 2005 Now Taking Reservations We are very pleased to announce that reservations are now being taken for January 20th and beyond with the potential to move these up if we open a week early. Look for coaching and tunnel camps to be announced very soon. We updated our web site. "Flying in Three Easy Steps?" has been added in order to help you understand that the sport of Indoor Skydiving is safe and for everyone. It is Pure Fun for the whole family. Check out the Online Forum (http://www.skyventurecolorado.com/forum) where you can share your tunnel experiences and thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #270 December 11, 2005 I'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post I'll be home tomorrow, with pictures of the guys from their first week of training. All is going great, and I think anyone that watches these new tunnel rats fly in the tunnel will be impressed. They are only done with their first week, and they are all doing great!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #271 December 12, 2005 I never had any doubts as to the ability of one of your new guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davedlg 0 #272 December 12, 2005 QuoteI'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post It was a beautiful weekend in Colorado! We were all busy jumping, skiing and doing anything but posting on the internet while you were screwing around in orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #273 December 12, 2005 Sorry Mar, I was enjoying the quiet time at home and have been taking care of the chores that never get done because someone is bored and wants to do something. I won't name names, but he doesn't fit in a crate. So when are those blades going to start turning for some test flights. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,120 #274 December 12, 2005 That's where the Pitot tubes are in the Perris tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #275 December 12, 2005 QuoteIt was a beautiful weekend in Colorado! We were all busy jumping, skiing and doing anything but posting on the internet while you were screwing around in orlando. Sez you! Still too cold to jump. Brr. Plus, I got my plane ticket for Eloy. I'll see you guys where it's warm to jump Sorry - just saw the opening date post Trapped on the surface of a sphere. 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tdog 0 #269 December 9, 2005 Dan, Speaking of tunnels and our team, I got an e-mail last night (and as a broadcast e-mail I hope they don't mind me posting it here): QuoteSkyVenture Colorado's Newsletter - December 2005 Dear member, I would like to start this newsletter off with a huge THANKS for your support. The interest in SkyVenture Colorado has been amazing to say the least. The Forum on Dropzone.com concerning our operation has seen over 6000 visitors and is the number one discussion on wind tunnels out of 308. Our web site gets thousand of visits every day with virtually no advertising. The job site gets fly overs and visits from future customers every day. Virtually every news agency in Denver is following our every step. All of this is directly attributable to the fun, energetic, exciting people in this sport and in Colorado. We love our state and we love to play. Crew Update Seven of our Flight Crew members have been hired. Philippe Tassin as Assistant Manager and Flight Crew is joined by Mary SantAngelo as Reception Manager. Working with them are four fantastic flyers with incredible experience in many varied aspects of flight. Jason Russell, Brad Cole, Derek Vanboeschoten, and Matt Burge start their training December 5th in Orlando and then should finish up around mid January in our own tunnel for the long awaited opening. We have secured some of the finest tunnel instruction in the world for our crew with Rusty Lewis and Joe Winters heading up our teams entire four week class. We have also managed to talk both Rusty and Joe to stay an extra two weeks to help us out for the inevitably busy start up. Construction The construction site has appeared to hit overdrive. With the difficult air flow path behind us, we are completing tasks at an unprecedented pace. The parking lot is graded, both roofs are going on, the electrical system is moving extremely well, the cable floor is complete, and the exterior stucco is moving so fast I can't take pictures fast enough! OPENING DAY: JANUARY 20th 2005 Now Taking Reservations We are very pleased to announce that reservations are now being taken for January 20th and beyond with the potential to move these up if we open a week early. Look for coaching and tunnel camps to be announced very soon. We updated our web site. "Flying in Three Easy Steps?" has been added in order to help you understand that the sport of Indoor Skydiving is safe and for everyone. It is Pure Fun for the whole family. Check out the Online Forum (http://www.skyventurecolorado.com/forum) where you can share your tunnel experiences and thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #270 December 11, 2005 I'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post I'll be home tomorrow, with pictures of the guys from their first week of training. All is going great, and I think anyone that watches these new tunnel rats fly in the tunnel will be impressed. They are only done with their first week, and they are all doing great!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #271 December 12, 2005 I never had any doubts as to the ability of one of your new guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #272 December 12, 2005 QuoteI'm so disappointed in you all. I'm out of town for a few days, and you all let this thread go without a post It was a beautiful weekend in Colorado! We were all busy jumping, skiing and doing anything but posting on the internet while you were screwing around in orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #273 December 12, 2005 Sorry Mar, I was enjoying the quiet time at home and have been taking care of the chores that never get done because someone is bored and wants to do something. I won't name names, but he doesn't fit in a crate. So when are those blades going to start turning for some test flights. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #274 December 12, 2005 That's where the Pitot tubes are in the Perris tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #275 December 12, 2005 QuoteIt was a beautiful weekend in Colorado! We were all busy jumping, skiing and doing anything but posting on the internet while you were screwing around in orlando. Sez you! Still too cold to jump. Brr. Plus, I got my plane ticket for Eloy. I'll see you guys where it's warm to jump Sorry - just saw the opening date post Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
