cpoxon 0 #1 April 10, 2006 From http://english.people.com.cn/200604/10/eng20060410_257319.html QuoteVertical wind tunnel skydiving training successful Leap forward slightly, a whole person is like a bird floating in the sky, said Li Zhenbo, head of a research institute of an airborne army base in Sichuan Province, when his team successfully finished the vertical wind tunnel skydiving training. According to Li, the successful training indicates China has grasped the technology and skill in vertical wind tunnel skydiving. A person in charge of the base said vertical wind tunnel is a kind of facility which can produce vertical airflow. When the vertical air currents reach a certain speed, a person could enter into the air stream and float up without any propeller, feeling flight freely. According to Li, the 5-meter- diameter vertical wind tunnel is so far the largest of its kind in Asia and its technical indicators have reached the world's advanced level. By People's Daily Online Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #2 April 10, 2006 BTW, 5 meters = 16.4 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #3 April 10, 2006 That would make it the largest in the world. Holy crap I'd love to fly that thing.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jas8472 0 #4 April 11, 2006 bodyflight bedford in the uk is 4.95m (16.2ft) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #5 April 11, 2006 This would be one of those situations where an extra 2" wouldn't make much difference Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #6 April 11, 2006 Is that what she told you? Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #7 April 11, 2006 QuoteThis would be one of those situations where an extra 2" wouldn't make much difference Nigel Nigel, 2" would make all the difference to you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #8 April 12, 2006 QuoteNigel, 2" would make all the difference to you Quit picking on Niggle Soooo when will the Chinese to burst onto the skydiving scene? Do you think they are currently creating teams in all discplines with full intensive training (like their swimmers, gymnasts, skaters, etc) Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 April 12, 2006 QuoteDo you think they are currently creating teams in all discplines with full intensive training (like their swimmers, gymnasts, skaters, etc) One can hope. To me, the more top trained teams in the world means the bar keeps getting pushed higher - means the more neat stuff I can learn whenever a good coach comes to train us. The full blown way China sponsors their sports teams, skydiving could really benefit from that kind of focus on a couple additional teams at top level. But this is a 'military' tunnel......... ... 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
mccordia 74 #10 April 12, 2006 QuoteThis would be one of those situations where an extra 2" wouldn't make much difference Seeing how tall (or short) most Chinese people are it could be the difference between fitting in a 16 way or a 20 way for them, while us Dutch guys would be happy to fit in a 4 way JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #11 April 12, 2006 Up until the 90's most of the athletes from the Soviet Union were military, and as the Chinese have adopted that model it would not surprise me if they used this tunnel to turn out FS teams. Haven't the Chinese started to make inroads into skydiving as they have already started to win medals at the world championships in accuracy events? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 April 12, 2006 QuoteSeeing how tall (or short) most Chinese people are it could be the difference between fitting in a 16 way or a 20 way for them, while us Dutch guys would be happy to fit in a 4 way Then we should all start expecting dominance in 8way from teams of 9 year olds. ... 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
TrickyDicky 0 #13 April 13, 2006 This I suppose is where it gets interesting: What if a national team are very young. If they are younger than the min age allowed in a competition host country, would they be not allowed to participate (could be seen as unfair) or special rules made for the event? UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #14 April 14, 2006 To go back to the topic... This article had an impact on the quality of my sleep, so I had to find out more. But my chinese is awful, so I mobilised a chinese friend to get me more info. Since I introduced him to tunnelflying when he was in Switzerland last year, I knew he won't mind digging around a bit. Here's what he replied: Dear Andy, Now I am in India, next Monday I will back to Shanghai. I checked it from internet, that is true China has built a windtunnel in Mianyan city of Sichuan province. (Sichuan province is my hometown, Mianyan city is my university location). It is not for military, it is open for entertainment. It is said, the first flyer tested for 5 minutes last week already, and next month can be open. When I back to China, I will collect more information for you. Wish you can enjoy flying in China, in my hometown soon! Best regards, Lance from India I guess thats good news... (unless you are a tunnel owner worried about dumping prices ) No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #15 April 14, 2006 BEIJING, Jan.19 -- China's first theme museum, on the course of development of nuclear technology, will be set up in Mianyang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to a China News Service report on Monday. The museum, which is now under construction, is expected to open in April. With a total investment of 250 million yuan (US$31 million), the museum will be divided into four big exhibition sections, namely nuclear technology, wind tunnel technology, computer science, and Changhong vision technology. As the core of the museum, the nuclear technology section will be subdivided into five parts, namely "atom and nucleon", "tremendous nuclear power", "application of nuclear power", "peaceful utilization of nuclear technology", and "interactive demonstration programs". Each part focuses on popularizing nuclear knowledge and peaceful utilization of nuclear power and technology. In addition, the exhibits will also showcase the people and touching stories behind the "two bombs and one satellite" program. The program describes the detonation of China's first atom bomb in 1964, which was followed by the successful launch of a missile in 1966 and explosion of a H-bomb in 1967. The launch of China's first satellite "Dong Fang Hong" in 1970 was a declaration to the world that China had mastered satellite technology. The 30-meter-high entertainment wind tunnel with a diameter of 12 meters, the first of its kind, will enable three to five visitors to "fly" at the same time to experience space travel. Besides, China's first series of computers -- Yinhe I, Yinhe II and Digistar3 Theater -- will also be on display. Mianyang City boasts many national-level science and technology institutes including the Chinese Academy of Engineering Physics, which conducted much of the research for the "two bombs one satellite" program, and China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center, counting many famous Chinese scientists including Deng Jiaxian, also known as the father of China's atom bomb, as previous in-house researchers. (Source: China.org.cn) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #16 April 14, 2006 Quote The 30-meter-high entertainment wind tunnel with a diameter of 12 meters Jesus! - this is starting to sound a little outlandish! - that must using the nuclear power to run Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #17 April 14, 2006 Its gone from 5m at the start of the thread to 12m by the time I found that story on the internet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #18 April 14, 2006 Let's just wait, it might get even bigger... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #19 April 14, 2006 Hadn't you heard? The antichamber is 12m. The tunnel is far bigger.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #20 April 17, 2006 This is great news. I am going to central China for about 6 months, beginning in July, and I'll have several weeks off to find some adventure. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #21 April 19, 2006 I've found this http://english.chinamil.com.cn/site2/news-channels/2005-09/20/content_298973.htm which leads me to believe, that there actually is a 5 meter vertical wind tunnel in china, and that it is military only. I'm guessing it's located in Chengdu, where they already have at least 8 wind tunnels. (Paul, worse than your neighbourhood...) On the other hand, there was an article in a chinese newspaper today, which says that the entertainment vwt in Mianyang has a flying area diameter of 3.6 meters and wind speed of 50 m/s. 3.6 meters equals 12 feet, so the numbers in the china.org.cn article would make sense, but not the units... Anyway, since i haven't heard of any dropzones in china, it's about time that there's a place to get a fix, the next time i have to go there... No.1 reason NOT to be an astronaut: ...You can't drink beer at zero gravity... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #22 April 19, 2006 The article says.. Quote The overall height of the newly built vertical wind tunnel is 55 m, of which, the diameter of the testing segment is 5 m, and the maximum wind speed at the center of the tunnel is over 50m/sec Which I reckon is just about good enough for lighter people... (50m/s = 111mph) as far as I am aware the largest science tunnel is the NASA Langley one at 20feet.... just a shame that they dont have enough speed to fly in! - I reckon at a 20foot diameter there could be some really interesting big ways! Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedrinr656 0 #23 September 23, 2009 Wind Tunnel in Mianyang City Sichuan province, China,Im living in Beijing, China and and is not easy to find a DZ here (Beijing is restricted now for airspace control and they only jump in Henan Province but not frequently) and because I didnt bring my gear with me,Im just doing wind tunnel training located in Mianyang , Sichuan province, as far as 2:30Hrs flight from Beijing, which its part of the "Mianyang science and technology museum" and the wind tunnel part is open to everybody which is nice not crowded and everybody can go, made for entretainment, while the museum part is being restored see below: www.mtkg.cn/readnewsnew.asp?ArticleID=366 and http://www.wingchina.com/cn/vertical%20wind%20tunnel.htm?jdfwkey=cztin so if any of you want to jump in China but no success finding a DZ , dont miss this place, you can go there at least to keep your body fix for freefly or RW or fix some minor problems with your bellyflight, with few minutes of training, and is not expensive at all as many wind tunnels around the world are, and I think not many skydivers know about this wind tunnel which is unknown for skydivers comunity. I was there last weekend and have a lot of fun,people who work there are very nice, if you want to look around see the place in Google earth at latitud 31 29' 01.75" N and longitud 104 46' 08.35"E . I tell you it worth it...I promise keep you all updated If I find some DZ and more deeply info about it, I have been in contact with people from ASFC (aereo sport federation of China) who rules all this kind of sports(skydiving, paraglidding, etc, best regards Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #24 October 1, 2009 Clicky: www.mtkg.cn/readnewsnew.asp?ArticleID=366 and http://www.wingchina.com/cn/vertical%20wind%20tunnel.htm?jdfwkey=cztin Very interesting that there is now an alreadly operating recreational/entertainment wind tunnel there already in China, complete with photos and video. It actually looks like it can fly skydivers too, as those aren't very balloon jumpsuits at all, just very baggy regular jumpsuits. Looks approximately 10 feet, so a different tunnel than the military one discussed. How fast is the wind? Can it run at freefly speeds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pedrinr656 0 #25 October 1, 2009 I didnt go the pannel control to see how fast it run and the speed, but all what I can tell you is Im a novice skydiver(only 67 jumps) and I was doing, or "trying-attempting" to do some backfly and sitfly, but It wasnt easy for me I was just tumbling a lot, ja ja jaja LOL, and I was using just normal jumpsuit, so the answer is yes you can do freefly and improve your skills that's what Iwas trying to do, best regards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
