Jewels 0 #1 November 11, 2006 Any good tunnel camps coming up--some time after January 1? (4th quarter is too busy to get away from the office.) I'm thinking about trying to put together a little tunnel camp vacation, but am wondering where to go and/or who to watch for. Who usually has the best to offer? It doesn't have to be in the U.S., either. I'm just looking for something fun and that will really be worth the trip.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RossDagley 0 #2 November 12, 2006 depends on what you're after - FS or FF. Check http://www.bodyflight.co.uk/experienced/camps.html for Bedfords camps - We have Spa Hyabusa, Blincoe and Babylon here at the moment - pretty busy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #3 November 12, 2006 Thanks! I'm probably thinking FF. Sounds like Bedford is a good place to be! You have a lot going on.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
667 0 #4 December 29, 2006 We run FF and FS fly camps every second mont next one 27-29 of January at Airkix UK. (1Hour-475£) incl coaching. Freekflyer@hotmail.com Team Airkix freakfly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenfoto 0 #5 December 30, 2006 dont waste your money on a tunnel"camp" youd would be better sereved spending that money on blocks of time, at any tunnel, with any decent instructor.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelfly 0 #6 December 30, 2006 I wouldn't recommend Airkix, simply because it's too similar to SVCO (for a trip that long). Bedford is a more different experience. But if you like to party, a new tunnel just opened about 80 miles south of Amsterdam, Holland. www.indoorskydive.com I haven't been there myself, but in the video it looks very interesting... 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
RackJR 0 #7 December 30, 2006 Julie if you want something you don't have to travel for Mike Swanson will be at SVCO the 3rd week of jan. i know he's doing some flying, and based on previous conversation i think he'd be willing to do some coaching. he's a member of the freefly team Alchemy, several times over the national/world champion team. let me know. -jason Say what you mean. Do what you say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #8 December 30, 2006 Julie, If you go to Holland count me in, that place sounds like a blast. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #9 December 31, 2006 I can see that I need a lot more vacation time . . . and a lot more money!!! Thanks for the good information. I really appreciate knowing about this. Hmmmmm . . . SVCO in January and Holland in the spring. I wonder how much blood I can sell between now and then! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philh 0 #10 January 11, 2007 wow that tuneel link gr8, any reviews? How big is it/ Looks bedford size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #11 January 11, 2007 bit bigger than eloy, smaller than bedford (I think)Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schnizzle 0 #12 January 11, 2007 I think the UK is definitely on the map when it comes to wind tunnel facilities at the moment and well worth the journey if you're looking for tunnel camps - I'm biased of course being English. I spend a fair bit of time at Airkix and I hear they're working on a real strong programme of tunnel camps for 2007 in both FS and FF. Worth remembering that the current 4-way world champs (Team Airkix) trained there and still coach there, and I think we can expect even more world class coaches there soon to be honest. Worth keeping up with the updates on their website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #13 January 11, 2007 Cool! Thanks very much for the input. We have Rusty, and if he's any indication, I have no doubt that Airkix has a lot to offer. I will watch the web.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drizzle 0 #14 January 11, 2007 QuoteI think the UK is definitely on the map when it comes to wind tunnel facilities at the moment and well worth the journey if you're looking for tunnel camps - I'm biased of course being English. I spend a fair bit of time at Airkix and I hear they're working on a real strong programme of tunnel camps for 2007 in both FS and FF. Worth remembering that the current 4-way world champs (Team Airkix) trained there and still coach there, and I think we can expect even more world class coaches there soon to be honest. Worth keeping up with the updates on their website. Whys it necesary to make pretend users? Didnt Team Airkix train at Bedford? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunnelbunny 0 #15 January 12, 2007 Quotethe current 4-way world champs (Team Airkix) trained there and still coach there which members of Team Airkix still coach there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #16 January 12, 2007 QuoteCool! Thanks very much for the input. We have Rusty, and if he's any indication, I have no doubt that Airkix has a lot to offer. I will watch the web. Rusty? Did someone say Rusty? Seriously, Jewels, I would totally be up for planning a trek to England. It would actually be nice to visit a country where I already (sort of) speak the language! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jewels 0 #17 January 12, 2007 Ohhh, it's not nice to toy with an addict's emotions like that. You're not just teasing, are you??? Because if you're not, we need to talk. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sparkyscott 0 #18 January 12, 2007 Whys it necesary to make pretend users? Didnt Team Airkix train at Bedford? *** Team Airkix predominantly trained at Airkix during 05/06. Yes they made a few trips to Bedford to train some of the longer blocks but their home was primarily Airkix. Sparky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sparkyscott 0 #19 January 12, 2007 which members of Team Airkix still coach there?*** As an original member of Airkix before it changed to Team Elan and before the team member change, I still provide coaching at Airkix on Tuesday and Thursday nights and other times on request. Ask the tunnel for more details or PM me. Sparky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Drawsy 0 #20 January 12, 2007 Not quite 'the team' as stated by Schnizzle then... but I suppose one out of four aint bad. 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
Jewels 0 #17 January 12, 2007 Ohhh, it's not nice to toy with an addict's emotions like that. You're not just teasing, are you??? Because if you're not, we need to talk. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkyscott 0 #18 January 12, 2007 Whys it necesary to make pretend users? Didnt Team Airkix train at Bedford? *** Team Airkix predominantly trained at Airkix during 05/06. Yes they made a few trips to Bedford to train some of the longer blocks but their home was primarily Airkix. Sparky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparkyscott 0 #19 January 12, 2007 which members of Team Airkix still coach there?*** As an original member of Airkix before it changed to Team Elan and before the team member change, I still provide coaching at Airkix on Tuesday and Thursday nights and other times on request. Ask the tunnel for more details or PM me. Sparky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drawsy 0 #20 January 12, 2007 Not quite 'the team' as stated by Schnizzle then... but I suppose one out of four aint bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
