fruce 0 #1 August 1, 2002 Ok, so now you all know officially........ QuoteBW0273 AUG 01,2002 9:11 PACIFIC 12:11 EASTERN ( SW)(CA-MARISSA-PARTNERS) Marissa Partners, LLC Announces Its Plan to Open the Tunnel VS 1, The World's Most Advanced Design Recreational Indoor Skydiving Facility in Lake Elsinore Sports Editors/Skydiving Writers & Columnists LAKE ELSINORE, Calif.--(BW SportsWire)--Aug. 1, 2002-- Marissa Partners, LLC and Aero Systems Engineering today announced their plan to open the world's most advanced design indoor skydiving facility. Located in scenic Lake Elsinore, the state-of-the-art complex will be the widest diameter commercial facility of its kind at 14 ft. and capable of producing wind speeds in excess of 150 mph. The Tunnel VS 1(TM) is a realistic skydiving simulation experience. Unlike some older technology wind tunnels that exist today, The Tunnel VS 1(TM) provides participants with the actual sensation of flying through the air just like a real skydive from a plane. "Our indoor skydiving facility will allow people of all ages to come in and experience the thrill of an actual skydive in a safe and controlled environment while also serving the training needs of recreational, professional and military skydivers throughout the world," said Bruce Federici, a managing partner for the firm. "Think of all of those people who would never jump out of a perfectly good airplane in order to skydive, but would love to experience first hand what it is like to be free to fly!" Indoor skydiving facilities have existed for some time for use by both the military and skydiving markets. Only recently have they begun to catch on as an affordable source of family recreation and entertainment. "The City of Lake Elsinore is a recreation and tourism oriented community that already has a strong tie to skydiving," said Marlene Best, assistant city manager. "A facility like this would be a great addition, and create synergy with the attractions already here," she added. Aero Systems Engineering Inc.'s President, Chuck Loux, said, "We are enthusiastic about this opportunity to work with Marissa Partners, LLC in providing this state-of-the-art wind tunnel." Aero Systems Engineering has more than 50 years of wind tunnel experience, including the successful Matos Military Freefall Training Facility, provided to the US Army at Fort Bragg, N.C. Aero Systems Engineering provides wind tunnels and jet engine test cells worldwide. Today's announcement is the first step in a new era for the entire skydiving industry and represents a major shift toward more family-based recreation. About Aero Systems Engineering ASE designs and supplies wind tunnels for testing in all speed regimes: low speed, subsonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic. The company's primary wind tunnel business areas include turnkey projects (new facilities and facility upgrades), vertical wind tunnels/free fall simulators, automotive climatic wind tunnels, engine/rocket altitude test facilities, high temperature heaters, and design of all types of wind tunnels and associated systems and components. About Marissa Partners, LLC Marissa Partners is an investment holding company. The company's primary business is the development and operation of Vertical Wind Tunnels "The Tunnel VS 1(TM)" for recreational use. The company's focus is to create and market an exciting new form of recreational entertainment for the enjoyment of consumers and to provide a realistic skydiving simulator for skydiver training. --30--KT/np* JE/np CONTACT: Marissa Partners LLC Bruce Federici, 909/615-3052 TheTunnelVS1@aol.com or Aero Systems Engineering Inc. Don Kamis, 651/227-7515 ase@aerosysengr.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ADVERTISING/MARKETING ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS SOURCE: Marissa Partners LLC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #2 August 1, 2002 Here I am in the frigid, barely inhabited NW where nobody builds wind tunnels. So not being in the loop, I'm completely clueless about these things. Basic question for whoever can answer me: What's the fee for admission? First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 August 1, 2002 As the old saying goes . . . if you have to ask, you can't afford it.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamT 0 #4 August 1, 2002 I'd have to be cheaper then $20 for 1 minute. Otherwise whats the friggen point? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #5 August 1, 2002 i know what you mean... too bad they couldn't heat the air somehow, then we could have them up here in the great white north! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #6 August 1, 2002 you gotta love this stuff........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #7 August 1, 2002 Actually, it has to be less expensive than the rates they'll be charging for the Sky Venture tunnel currently in the works not more than 20 muntes away. Otherwise, what's the point.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Deuce 1 #8 August 1, 2002 Quade, have they broken ground on the Perris tunnel yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverbrian 0 #9 August 2, 2002 QuoteWhat's the fee for admission? The last time I was there, Skyventure was $500/hr. That's around $8/minute. So figure it's less than half the cost of an actual skydive. If you're a backslider or carver, you'll know right away -- the walls won't move out of the way like your friends do on a jump. Also, each flight lasts 2 1/2 minutes, so basically twice the time of an actual skydive. And best of all, there's no one farting on the way to altitude! (it's always the girls) In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
quade 4 #7 August 1, 2002 Actually, it has to be less expensive than the rates they'll be charging for the Sky Venture tunnel currently in the works not more than 20 muntes away. Otherwise, what's the point.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 August 1, 2002 Quade, have they broken ground on the Perris tunnel yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #9 August 2, 2002 QuoteWhat's the fee for admission? The last time I was there, Skyventure was $500/hr. That's around $8/minute. So figure it's less than half the cost of an actual skydive. If you're a backslider or carver, you'll know right away -- the walls won't move out of the way like your friends do on a jump. Also, each flight lasts 2 1/2 minutes, so basically twice the time of an actual skydive. And best of all, there's no one farting on the way to altitude! (it's always the girls) In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
