Vallerina 2 #1 June 9, 2011 I'm trying not to get too excited since it probably won't happen, but I am so freaking thrilled to see the possibility of a tunnel going up actually hitting a newspaper: http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/lake/5851799-418/indoor-skydiving-go-carts-proposed-in-hobart.html EDIT: I would like to add that I will not ditch SVCO and the awesome coaches there for this tunnel. It will only enhance my flying while in Denver. There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #2 June 10, 2011 Standard rule for proposed tunnels (even those that are "approved"): if you don't see workers on-site pouring the concrete for the foundation, don't hold your breath. Hope, dream, wish; but don't hold your breath. Not a buzz-kill; just being realistic. Even past the approval/permits stage, it's all about getting and keeping all the investors and their money in line; and that's herding cats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 June 16, 2011 An update - The Plan Commission is holding a meeting in regards to this on Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm. The address is 414 Main St., Hobart, IN. More info (stolen from the facebook event) below: QuoteWhile I hesitate to get too excited about a wind tunnel near Chicago, Air Adventure has proposed plan changes to Silverstone Crossing in Hobart, IN (about an hour away from downtown) to include a wind tunnel and become an entertainment complex. The Plan Commission has concerns about amendments to the original plans and the overall look of the structure, and they are holding a public hearing on Thursday, July 14th at 7 pm (I was informed this date may change, and I will keep everyone posted as such.) With the weight the public opinion holds at these hearings, this would be a great time for the skydiving community and our friends/family to show our support. I've posted additional information (including an excerpt from an email with one of the petitioners) below, and if anyone would like the formal request for support, please let me know, and I will email that along to you. I hope you all can make it! ************************************************* We can use as much support as we can get in this matter. Showing support from the community and a desire by the community to participate in the indoor skydiving activities would be a great advantage. Fill the room if you can. You will have the opportunity to express your opinion publicly and to state why you feel this business would be good for the community. I attached a formal letter requesting a letter of support from your group, organization, or individuals. Please send the letter(s) by email or fax. Your letter(s) of support in addition to your presence at the public meeting would be an important advantage to us in receiving the approvals that will allow us to provide the indoor skydiving facility and services to the community. The following link will take you to a project page where you can view a video regarding the project, see the project presentation, fact sheet and other documents that will familiarize you with the Air Adventure project. Link to project page: http://metronomicinc.com/airadventure.html ******************************************************* News article: http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/lake/5851799-418/indoor-skydiving-go-carts-proposed-in-hobart.htmlThere's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #4 June 16, 2011 Hmmm... $3.055 million for the entire project seems very low. If that is the true project cost then this is not going to be a Skyventure type tunnel. Which could also be another reason it is being put in a dome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 June 16, 2011 I'm not getting excited about another bottom-blower tunnel. I walked past one in Niagara a few weeks ago and didn't even go in. In fact, I'd rather there NOT be a crappy wind tunnel nearby, as this will just hurt the business case of the real wind tunnel that Chicago has long needed. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbey 0 #6 June 16, 2011 QuoteIn fact, I'd rather there NOT be a crappy wind tunnel nearby, as this will just hurt the business case of the real wind tunnel that Chicago has long needed. +1 No love for the midwest... http://skyventure.com/tunnellocations/locationsmap.aspx?region=north america Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klafollette 0 #7 June 17, 2011 Ditto to Andy's comments. From the proposal, this would be an entertainment "skydiving simulator", with small diameter air column, slow speed, turbulent air at the edges. Not even close to what one of the AirVenture style tunnels give you. Might be good for basic learning belly stuff, but not much else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaustik 3 #8 June 18, 2011 The chicago wind tunnel http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chicago%20wind%20tunnelThe future belongs to those of us still willing to get our hands dirty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
