ParacleteAero 0 #1 February 4, 2004 Here in North Carolina a company is in negotiations with SkyVenture, LLC. How many skydivers feel that there is a market for a tunnel in North Carolina and would you use it. Feel free to email response to paracleteAero@dropzone.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 February 4, 2004 Is'nt there already a really nice one just down the road? Have they overcame the cold air issues? If it was not a heated tunnel it would just be too cold much of the year for me.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy 0 #3 February 4, 2004 The tunnel in Raeford will be climate controlled. Which other tunnel are you speaking of? www.paracletexp.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 February 4, 2004 OOOOOOO, I'd use it Be sure the tunnel has the Birdman option on it so we can fly too "if you build it, they will come""It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 0 #5 February 4, 2004 Sign me up now! Brisco Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colbrodie 0 #6 February 5, 2004 Sign me up! I want a wind tunnel that s can use! A wind tunnel in Raeford would ROCK! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #7 February 5, 2004 Not only would I use it but I'd want a job there. There's a (larger than one would think) market due to the scheduling nightmare and questionable reliability of the "local" wind tunnel "just down the road" Just my thoughts..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hipgnosis 0 #8 February 5, 2004 There is a rather nice wind tunnel on Fort Bragg.... A bit more difficult to get in to than the local Perris Skyventure though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #9 February 5, 2004 Tried to get in there lately....you'd think it was Ft. Knox or something.... Tim QuoteThere is a rather nice wind tunnel on Fort Bragg.... A bit more difficult to get in to than the local Perris Skyventure though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #10 February 5, 2004 If it is as good as the one on Orlando, half the drive. NC is really a pretty central location for alot of east coast jumpers, but can you jump there in the winter?? That's the only downfall that I see is the warmth of Florida in the winter.Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Synapse 0 #11 February 5, 2004 Can I go ahead and book some time? I for one would surely be there and I'm sure that a lot of others, as someone has already mentioned, on the east coast would love its location too. -synThey who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyroxtail 0 #12 February 5, 2004 I jumped in the tunnel in FL when it was 29 degrees outside. I'd do the same in NC. Plastic garbage bag in the jump suit, neoprene gloves, and hand warmers taped up under the chamber seats. Not great, but tunnel time is tunnel time. And 29 degrees in NC is usually reserved for Dec., Jan, and Feb. early mornings only. Average highs even in Jan bottom out in the mid 40's, and are into the 50's by middle Feb. PM me for a chat about a possible NC investor. We know someone that has asked MANY questions about it in the past. Other viable investors, location, market research would be important info for them... Pam ________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 0 #13 February 5, 2004 QuoteI jumped in the tunnel in FL when it was 29 degrees outside. I'd do the same in NC. As stated above, the tunnel will be climate controlled. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #14 February 5, 2004 I would. Several years ago there were on-going rumours that someone was going to build one in Charlotte near the Carowinds amusement park. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #15 February 5, 2004 http://www.bodyflight.net/aac_opening_soon.html This one maybe?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #16 February 5, 2004 Im more interested in the 8way team."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #17 February 5, 2004 Quote "if you build it, they will come" Not necessarly, there is a tunnel being built in NJ so you may be spreading things thin. They would be very close and compete in the same market as far s wind tunnels go since they are few and far between. I think they would probably be the two closest ones. Just a business perspective though.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT 0 #18 February 5, 2004 Man that would be cool, a Tunnel in Raeford! I feel there will be a maket for your tunnel. I'm excited, It appears it may be walking distance from my house and walking distance from work. Blue Skies, Tony T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #19 February 5, 2004 I'm sure it would get a lot of business from VA - myself included! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #20 February 5, 2004 The site is less than a mile down the road from Raeford, and yes, we skydive all year long in North Carolina. It's never too cold to jump there. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 14 #21 February 5, 2004 It would definitly be cool. I'd use it and would like to work there as well. Only thing I'd say is build it a little closer to TSP :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #22 February 5, 2004 Yeah. I would use it. The one at Bragg is not available to me. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #23 February 5, 2004 Isn't the tunnel at Bragg a re-circulated one? Does anyone else feel they are building too many tunnels? I just don't want any shutting down for my own selfish reasons. SD Az is now advertising theirs, Perris has one, Orlando has one, we have the one in Vegas, the one in Tenn...the one in NJ has the greenlight as well once that "extreme park" gets up and going. Is there really a market for all of those tunnels? The one in Orlando is in the most amazing spot - people get off at the same exit to go to Universal Studios and International Drive (tourist trap) is right there! Is it really financially feasable to open a windtunnel in a location that will try to stay open just from jumpers?_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #24 February 5, 2004 QuoteIs it really financially feasable to open a windtunnel in a location that will try to stay open just from jumpers? As much as the military is seeking outside resources such as AFF training so that guys can challenge the HALO course I can also see military units using this tunnel. The one at Bragg can be booked for months on end sometimes. Also the short/no notice ability to take ones A team to the tunnel without having to plan it months out is definately gonna be an attraction. Throw in the civillian/foreign teams that come to NC to train with the Knights or by themselves and the average skydiver and I think it will run pretty much year round easily."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #25 February 5, 2004 QuoteQuoteIs it really financially feasable to open a windtunnel in a location that will try to stay open just from jumpers? As much as the military is seeking outside resources such as AFF training so that guys can challenge the HALO course I can also see military units using this tunnel. The one at Bragg can be booked for months on end sometimes. Also the short/no notice ability to take ones A team to the tunnel without having to plan it months out is definately gonna be an attraction. Throw in the civillian/foreign teams that come to NC to train with the Knights or by themselves and the average skydiver and I think it will run pretty much year round easily. But have you noticed the HUGE cost differance between what a whuffo pays for 2 minutes and what a skydiver pays? It may run a lot, but it won't be as profitable. Also, it may not be able to run 24/7 if the neighbors complain about the noise._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
