riddler 0 #1 May 9, 2005 I just realized that I have about six hours of freefall time, and eight hours of tunnel time. I'm not sure what to think about that. Who else has more tunnel time than freefall time?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Punky_Monkey 0 #2 May 9, 2005 I have 30 minutes tunnel and creeping up on the 10 minute freefall mark.******* Punky Monkey You may never get rid of the butterflies, but you can teach them how to fly in formation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #3 May 9, 2005 QuoteI just realized that I have about six hours of freefall time, and eight hours of tunnel time. I'm not sure what to think about that. Who else has more tunnel time than freefall time? As of right now I have more air time then tunnel time. But if my rehab goes as planned that will change this winter as I am grounded all summer, and am hoping to hit the tunnel up this fall/winter. I have over 6 and half hours of FF...and 5 hours of tunnel She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 May 9, 2005 I have 5 hours, 10 minutes of tunnel and 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 1 second of freefall time. Whoops! Well...unless I do some massive skydiving between now and November, I'll be forever in the more tunnel time than freefall time. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #5 May 10, 2005 I've got about 1300 jumps with many of them opening up high, but let's just say 1300 minutes of freefall or about 21 hours. I've got about 100 hours of tunnel time sooooooo, yeah, I'd say I have more tunnel time than freefall time, hance the sig line Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #6 May 10, 2005 I have 75 skydives and am pushing 20 hours in the tunnel.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #7 May 10, 2005 *see new sig line* JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #8 May 10, 2005 I could never freefall as much as I've flown and will fly. Pink Suits, Blue Skies & Fast Air, Dawn Suiter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #9 May 10, 2005 twice as much in tunnel..... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #10 May 10, 2005 around 10 hours freefall 10 minutes in tunnel...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #11 May 10, 2005 i have 95 minutes of tunnel time and 16-/+ minutes of freefall... i thought i had a "lot" of jumps since i doubled my jumps this past month, but compared to tunnel minutes, i don't have a thing!i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #12 May 10, 2005 So jealous of you and Paige, that is totally awesome! I wanna be a tunnel rat too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #13 May 10, 2005 QuoteI wanna be a tunnel rat too Well then come on over to Florida and fly with us! We're always looking to fly with new people Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #14 May 10, 2005 Would absolutely love to, if silly things like work, money, just bought a flat, weren't standing in my way! If I am heading over that way I will look you guys up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #15 May 10, 2005 QuoteSo jealous of you and Paige, that is totally awesome! I wanna be a tunnel rat too Don't be jealous, be a better trip planner and get your butt to FL Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #16 May 10, 2005 My next trip is down south with work I am afraid.... Need to save my pennies.... No , no , no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #17 May 10, 2005 I think that because you are asking this poll in the windtunnel fourms, it is gonna have a bias. I currently have 2.5 times more tunnel time than freefall... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion 0 #18 May 10, 2005 Well, as of now, I have: 348 Tunnel minutes, and 33 Sky minutes. So, like 10 times more tunnel time than sky time Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #19 May 10, 2005 Took nearly 18 years to push about 36 hours of freefall time. But only 3 years to get half that in the tunnel. I'm certain tunnel time will pass up the freefall time in the next few years. ... 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
Zenister 0 #20 May 10, 2005 i will soon... once Eloy's tunnel is up i'll be able to play at night, i cant imagine it taking to long to catch up..... might as well start direct depositing my paychecks...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #21 May 10, 2005 does tunnel time count as freefall time? I've heard one big-name person say it does, others say it doesn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #22 May 10, 2005 Quotedoes tunnel time count as freefall time? I've heard one big-name person say it does, others say it doesn't. What do you mean by "count" - do you mean does it count toward ratings and licenses? USPA does not count tunnel time as freefall time. Personally, I do not count tunnel time as freefall time since you're not actually in freefall, you're in a wind tunnel.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #23 May 10, 2005 QuoteI just realized that I have about six hours of freefall time, and eight hours of tunnel time. I'm not sure what to think about that. Who else has more tunnel time than freefall time? Well officially, that means your title is "tunnel rat", not "skydiver"."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #24 May 11, 2005 Quote does tunnel time count as freefall time? I would be surprised if ANY experienced skydiver said this. Tunnels are a valuable tool to help teach one portion of freefall. They don't teach exits, and they don't teach tracking. They don't really even teach those times when you're pretty far from your group and need to catch up quick, or if you're very low or very high. The only thing they teach is the basic body positions you need to fly and working with others when you're already pretty close to them. But that's still a good thing, as I think many people seem have the most trouble with that one part. Also, USPA wouldn't count tunnel time toward any qualifying freefall time, such as the required six hours of freefall to get the AFF rating.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #25 May 11, 2005 QuoteThe only thing they teach is the basic body positions you need to fly and working with others when you're already pretty close to them. You can learn a little more than just that in a wind tunnel Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
