midnightblue 0 #1 December 4, 2004 Just wondering if anyone had been in tunnel in Roturua in NZ recently, im out there at the mo and was thinking about getting some time in it, but didn't know how good it was, or if it was just a tourist atraction. Might just go along anyway and have a look. Cheers CSunshine, Blue Skies and more Alititude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #2 December 5, 2004 I'd sure like to know what it's like, our info has always been lacking on them... it looks as though it would be ok from the pics we've seen.. kinda like the outdoor portable known as PowerFlyte or as fast as Adren-L-N without the walls.. I love tunnels with the airbags, not as good for safety but I love landing on them! If you go, let us know! Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nzfallfree 0 #3 December 7, 2004 This tunnel has great potental as a training venue. recently the motor has been overhauled and is now rated at 944hp,which has allowed us to fly people up to 154kg ,hovering about 1and ahalf metres. There is a safety net in place that restric"s the flight height at 4mts, but it still allows plenty of room for flips,standups and sit flying. It is possible to fly 2 people at the same time but with every thing it takes time and practice.(no walls to bounce off here), With the air pressure that is being generated now the Air Force and Army are now using the facility for all their instructing. hope this answers some off your ? R ***we fly no-matter what the weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites midnightblue 0 #4 December 8, 2004 Curiostiy took hold, so I went and had a look. Having not really had any other tunnel experiance excpet with this one, It would be good to hear someone elses view on it. So goin with just the intention of looking after watching a couple of lads having heaps of fun I could not resist and paid my $70 for 6 mins, in 2 min slots and kitted up for some fun. The first couple of mins I spent getting used to the workable area, its not like being out their in the big blue. Once I had got a bit of confidence and felt more comfortable they cranked up the airspeed which was much better as I felt more confident to try stuff out. I mainly free fly so wanted try this, managed to transition from flat into an armchair kinda sit didn't manage to sit upright but I guess like with everything this takes paractice and 6 mins runs out pritty quick when you having that much fun. As I said untill now I haven't really had any tunnel experiance, but loved it and plan go get some more time after my stomach mussels stop aching (Is it normal to ache after or am I just soft and need to get fit?). CheersSunshine, Blue Skies and more Alititude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #5 December 8, 2004 Absolutely normal to feel sore or achey as you will see from other posts here. Important difference is that a propeller driven tunnel is always choppy and the air has a tendancy to 'beat' you as it goes by.. although it's subtle.. when you fly in a laminar flow tunnel like SkyVenture or an L1 you can really notice a difference. That will add to the soreness! I'm suprised to hear that you learned a transition so quickly and were able to work with a sit. This tells me the tunnel is pretty fast. Can you tell me about the suit you wore to fly in? Also, if the net was flexible, springy like a trampoline, and you used it to bounce off of a bit while on your belly, this is also a common reason for sore stomach muscles. Sounds like you had a great time.. if you got a picture of it or two, we'd love to feature it on our home page so send it along. We are always looking for a new Photo of the Week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyinghaze 0 #6 December 9, 2004 We have been to the tunnel since they put a new engine in it. The thing is amazing. I would recommend going to it for sure. The air is as fast if not faster than the venture tunnels in my opinion. I was flying in a pair of jeans, no shirt and I still had a ton of lift. If you have your own suit, bring it. They have suits, but with the speeds as high as they are, any suit you wear will be fine. We also were able to do a rodeo and some freeflying in there as well with no difficulties. In my opinion it is a tunnel that is worth going to. We spent a day there and plan on going back at least 2 more times. The staff is great, and the surrounding is great to. Have fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 December 23, 2005 AWESOME!!! Shane and I were wondering if you got to fly there while you were in NZ!!! EXCELLENT really and glad to know more about it!!! Now if only I could get you to submit a review at my site.... or permission to reprint your post over there...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyinghaze 0 #8 December 25, 2005 I don't know how much tunnel experience you have, but that is what it boils down to. I have flown about an hour in the tunnel and had a great time. I also have a lot of tunnel time. It is smaller than most, and you have to fly your body more, but with the right amount of experience, you can fly almost all positions with ease. Hope this helps, Jeremy PS- if you go tell them the two Americans from last year say hi 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. 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nzfallfree 0 #3 December 7, 2004 This tunnel has great potental as a training venue. recently the motor has been overhauled and is now rated at 944hp,which has allowed us to fly people up to 154kg ,hovering about 1and ahalf metres. There is a safety net in place that restric"s the flight height at 4mts, but it still allows plenty of room for flips,standups and sit flying. It is possible to fly 2 people at the same time but with every thing it takes time and practice.(no walls to bounce off here), With the air pressure that is being generated now the Air Force and Army are now using the facility for all their instructing. hope this answers some off your ? R ***we fly no-matter what the weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midnightblue 0 #4 December 8, 2004 Curiostiy took hold, so I went and had a look. Having not really had any other tunnel experiance excpet with this one, It would be good to hear someone elses view on it. So goin with just the intention of looking after watching a couple of lads having heaps of fun I could not resist and paid my $70 for 6 mins, in 2 min slots and kitted up for some fun. The first couple of mins I spent getting used to the workable area, its not like being out their in the big blue. Once I had got a bit of confidence and felt more comfortable they cranked up the airspeed which was much better as I felt more confident to try stuff out. I mainly free fly so wanted try this, managed to transition from flat into an armchair kinda sit didn't manage to sit upright but I guess like with everything this takes paractice and 6 mins runs out pritty quick when you having that much fun. As I said untill now I haven't really had any tunnel experiance, but loved it and plan go get some more time after my stomach mussels stop aching (Is it normal to ache after or am I just soft and need to get fit?). CheersSunshine, Blue Skies and more Alititude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #5 December 8, 2004 Absolutely normal to feel sore or achey as you will see from other posts here. Important difference is that a propeller driven tunnel is always choppy and the air has a tendancy to 'beat' you as it goes by.. although it's subtle.. when you fly in a laminar flow tunnel like SkyVenture or an L1 you can really notice a difference. That will add to the soreness! I'm suprised to hear that you learned a transition so quickly and were able to work with a sit. This tells me the tunnel is pretty fast. Can you tell me about the suit you wore to fly in? Also, if the net was flexible, springy like a trampoline, and you used it to bounce off of a bit while on your belly, this is also a common reason for sore stomach muscles. Sounds like you had a great time.. if you got a picture of it or two, we'd love to feature it on our home page so send it along. We are always looking for a new Photo of the Week! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyinghaze 0 #6 December 9, 2004 We have been to the tunnel since they put a new engine in it. The thing is amazing. I would recommend going to it for sure. The air is as fast if not faster than the venture tunnels in my opinion. I was flying in a pair of jeans, no shirt and I still had a ton of lift. If you have your own suit, bring it. They have suits, but with the speeds as high as they are, any suit you wear will be fine. We also were able to do a rodeo and some freeflying in there as well with no difficulties. In my opinion it is a tunnel that is worth going to. We spent a day there and plan on going back at least 2 more times. The staff is great, and the surrounding is great to. Have fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 December 23, 2005 AWESOME!!! Shane and I were wondering if you got to fly there while you were in NZ!!! EXCELLENT really and glad to know more about it!!! Now if only I could get you to submit a review at my site.... or permission to reprint your post over there...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyinghaze 0 #8 December 25, 2005 I don't know how much tunnel experience you have, but that is what it boils down to. I have flown about an hour in the tunnel and had a great time. I also have a lot of tunnel time. It is smaller than most, and you have to fly your body more, but with the right amount of experience, you can fly almost all positions with ease. Hope this helps, Jeremy PS- if you go tell them the two Americans from last year say hi 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
freeflyinghaze 0 #6 December 9, 2004 We have been to the tunnel since they put a new engine in it. The thing is amazing. I would recommend going to it for sure. The air is as fast if not faster than the venture tunnels in my opinion. I was flying in a pair of jeans, no shirt and I still had a ton of lift. If you have your own suit, bring it. They have suits, but with the speeds as high as they are, any suit you wear will be fine. We also were able to do a rodeo and some freeflying in there as well with no difficulties. In my opinion it is a tunnel that is worth going to. We spent a day there and plan on going back at least 2 more times. The staff is great, and the surrounding is great to. Have fun... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 December 23, 2005 AWESOME!!! Shane and I were wondering if you got to fly there while you were in NZ!!! EXCELLENT really and glad to know more about it!!! Now if only I could get you to submit a review at my site.... or permission to reprint your post over there...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyinghaze 0 #8 December 25, 2005 I don't know how much tunnel experience you have, but that is what it boils down to. I have flown about an hour in the tunnel and had a great time. I also have a lot of tunnel time. It is smaller than most, and you have to fly your body more, but with the right amount of experience, you can fly almost all positions with ease. Hope this helps, Jeremy PS- if you go tell them the two Americans from last year say hi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
