base698 19 #51 February 17, 2004 Does anyone know what kind of tunnel this is? It says L1 does anyone know anything about the design? Bottom fans or top mounted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #52 February 17, 2004 It utilizes a different design concept altogether and doesn't work like the other tunnels you've seen. This tunnel is QUIET. We know everything about the design and you could do some clicking around in our sites and find out more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 19 #53 February 17, 2004 Where is the Appalachain one? I had heard about that but didn't know it was open yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #54 February 17, 2004 It's in Western part of the state just off the interstate, near Cataloochi Ski Resort. It IS NOT open yet, and there is no projected date for opening. This is the prototype facility and other's like it will be built. AT SOME POINT in the near future it will be operational to some degree which we have not decided on yet. We hope to initiate it's Grand Opening with a world wide audience and party!! It can accommodate several hundred. It was built to demonstrate that a wind tunnel can be efficient, safe and quiet all at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base708 0 #55 February 17, 2004 I didnt see anywhere on the web page about a price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #56 February 17, 2004 That information is available to interested buyers. You did find contact information on the site. There is no selling on DZ.com forums so I am walking a fine line here... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 0 #57 February 20, 2004 its actually a 253 you old retiree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #58 February 20, 2004 Quoteits actually a 253 you old retiree Sean, 2 Things: #1, I'm not retired and #2 be careful, I can still whip your butt! Now go pack! Chimp! Tim Tennant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colbrodie 0 #59 February 21, 2004 Quoteits actually a 253 you old retiree You better watch how you talk to your "elders" there, Dookie . See you in the Raeford Wind Tunnel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #60 February 21, 2004 I think if you dropped a wind tunnel just about anywhere, skydivers will flock to it and use it. Wind Tunnels are the next best invention to the internet and penicillin. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sweeney 0 #61 February 21, 2004 well excuse me, i was talking to my mom the other day and i thought she said you had retired, my bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites usskydiver 0 #62 February 22, 2004 Quotewell excuse me, i was talking to my mom the other day and i thought she said you had retired, my bad I am considering it. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #63 February 23, 2004 QuoteI am considering it. As soon there is an opening for a Greeter at the Wal Mart in Spring Lake, he plans on dropping his retirement papers. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites usskydiver 0 #64 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteI am considering it. As soon there is an opening for a Greeter at the Wal Mart in Spring Lake, he plans on dropping his retirement papers. As soon as that pays over 60K a year I will, Lip Tim Tennant Team Paraclete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #65 November 28, 2004 Tim, How about a progress report? When are you scheduled to break ground?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JOHNNYMULFORD 0 #66 November 29, 2004 I think there is a great market for a tunnel at Raeford and besides it's never too cold for the tunnel and I wouldn't have to wear Black: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #67 November 30, 2004 I know a team from Ft. Campbell that would use it every other month (as long aswe are not "out of town") And a bunch of others who would make the road trip too! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MWGemini 0 #68 November 30, 2004 I was stationed at Bragg, currently live in Raleigh, and Jump at carolina Sky Sports in Louisburg, NC. I, and a lot of the other regulars at CSS would definitely use the tunnel on a regular basis. So whats the ETA? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MWGemini 0 #69 February 13, 2005 Sorry to double post, but there has not been any response in the three months since I last posted. Is there any update available on when this tunnel will break ground, if it hasn't already? Also, who controls the hiring, the local site, or the corporate office? Thanks, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #70 February 13, 2005 The site that Tim had planned on using apparently does not have the right water table properties to support the structure. I am not sure what his secondary plan is, but it positively sucks that the original site was not satisfactory; it's maybe a half mile from the dropzone. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sergant 0 #71 February 26, 2005 Guys, I heard the rumor that tunnel in NC is open now. Did anybody go in there? How is the wind? Is it enough for 2-way (200 lbs each) in competition suits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #72 February 26, 2005 Regarding the Skyventure Raeford tunnel, the subject of this thread, that rumor is far from true. They have not broken ground on the Raeford tunnel, I am told because the crew is still finishing Eloy's tunnel, which is also behind schedule. I have also heard that there are questions about the proposed site as Chuck mentioned above, but the "version" of that conversation I heard was not definitive. The only thing "official" I have read is "Opening mid-2005." The Bodyflight Tunnel (Appalachian Amusement Center) near Maggie Valley (Western NC) has been open for quite some time. I have not flown in it, so I can't answer your questions effectively. DO a search because there have been other threads in the forums about it.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pullhigh 0 #73 August 20, 2005 *Bump* Any word on what the situation is on breaking groung in Raeford? Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #74 August 21, 2005 The last word I read - I think it was in Skydiving Magazine - was that they would break ground in mid-2006. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthewcline 0 #75 August 22, 2005 Same artcile (I think) said the GWOT had refocused the parent company toward its military equipment production business. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 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
pccoder 0 #60 February 21, 2004 I think if you dropped a wind tunnel just about anywhere, skydivers will flock to it and use it. Wind Tunnels are the next best invention to the internet and penicillin. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweeney 0 #61 February 21, 2004 well excuse me, i was talking to my mom the other day and i thought she said you had retired, my bad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #62 February 22, 2004 Quotewell excuse me, i was talking to my mom the other day and i thought she said you had retired, my bad I am considering it. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #63 February 23, 2004 QuoteI am considering it. As soon there is an opening for a Greeter at the Wal Mart in Spring Lake, he plans on dropping his retirement papers. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #64 February 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteI am considering it. As soon there is an opening for a Greeter at the Wal Mart in Spring Lake, he plans on dropping his retirement papers. As soon as that pays over 60K a year I will, Lip Tim Tennant Team Paraclete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #65 November 28, 2004 Tim, How about a progress report? When are you scheduled to break ground?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOHNNYMULFORD 0 #66 November 29, 2004 I think there is a great market for a tunnel at Raeford and besides it's never too cold for the tunnel and I wouldn't have to wear Black: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #67 November 30, 2004 I know a team from Ft. Campbell that would use it every other month (as long aswe are not "out of town") And a bunch of others who would make the road trip too! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #68 November 30, 2004 I was stationed at Bragg, currently live in Raleigh, and Jump at carolina Sky Sports in Louisburg, NC. I, and a lot of the other regulars at CSS would definitely use the tunnel on a regular basis. So whats the ETA? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MWGemini 0 #69 February 13, 2005 Sorry to double post, but there has not been any response in the three months since I last posted. Is there any update available on when this tunnel will break ground, if it hasn't already? Also, who controls the hiring, the local site, or the corporate office? Thanks, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #70 February 13, 2005 The site that Tim had planned on using apparently does not have the right water table properties to support the structure. I am not sure what his secondary plan is, but it positively sucks that the original site was not satisfactory; it's maybe a half mile from the dropzone. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sergant 0 #71 February 26, 2005 Guys, I heard the rumor that tunnel in NC is open now. Did anybody go in there? How is the wind? Is it enough for 2-way (200 lbs each) in competition suits? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #72 February 26, 2005 Regarding the Skyventure Raeford tunnel, the subject of this thread, that rumor is far from true. They have not broken ground on the Raeford tunnel, I am told because the crew is still finishing Eloy's tunnel, which is also behind schedule. I have also heard that there are questions about the proposed site as Chuck mentioned above, but the "version" of that conversation I heard was not definitive. The only thing "official" I have read is "Opening mid-2005." The Bodyflight Tunnel (Appalachian Amusement Center) near Maggie Valley (Western NC) has been open for quite some time. I have not flown in it, so I can't answer your questions effectively. DO a search because there have been other threads in the forums about it.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #73 August 20, 2005 *Bump* Any word on what the situation is on breaking groung in Raeford? Ganja Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #74 August 21, 2005 The last word I read - I think it was in Skydiving Magazine - was that they would break ground in mid-2006. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #75 August 22, 2005 Same artcile (I think) said the GWOT had refocused the parent company toward its military equipment production business. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
