Melissa126 0 #1 August 18, 2011 INDOOR SKYDIVING NY www.indoorskydivingny.com "Come learn to fly in New York's only wind tunnel. Located in , we are centrally located and only 30 minutes from the Ranch." --- got this off the website... says coming 2012... location to be announced by labor day.. Any info? Is this for real?!?!?!?!?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #2 August 18, 2011 They've been talking about a NYC-region tunnel for years. Never gets past the "gather the investors" stage. Last time it was supposedly to be near the Meadowlands. Never happened. Note how their website acknowledges they haven't even determined their location yet. Rule of thumb: unless you actually see the foundation has been dug and poured, and the construction workers are actively busy on-site, don't hold your breath. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=forum_42&search_string=meadowlands&search_type=AND&search_fields=sb&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=post_time&mh=500 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 August 18, 2011 The website was just registered on 7/21/2011. Until the foundation is in place and the motors are ready to be installed don't believe anything is going to open. I've heard talk of tunnels in NY, NJ, Chicago, and even second tunnels going up near existing tunnels and none of those have happened yet.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimartle 0 #4 August 19, 2011 Agreed. Before they can get anything in in the Meadowlands they're going to have to replace most of the exposed electrics, and stop the parking garage from sinking into the swamp. Don't look for a tunnel there anytime soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanair 0 #5 August 22, 2011 what happened to the outdoor one at great adventure? Mt creek? NJ saw it in action in the early 90s being demoed but wasn't taking customers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #6 August 24, 2011 Lots of stock immages from Ifly The word is that there will be a gimpy 2 tunnel system set up soon. Don't get yor hopes up, we are talkign 2.5m tunnels. Nothing to write home to mom about. Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borisattva 0 #7 September 17, 2011 is there some political, or regulatory reason that tri state area doesn't have a wind tunnel near by? i know there are a lot of skydivers in NYC. and a lot more would want to work on their freeflying techniques if it didnt involve the cost and travel. so what are the biggest hurdles? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #8 September 17, 2011 Right now? $$$$$$ and $$$$$$ and.... $$$$$$$ At the moment Skyventure has a dual tunnel on the books....so no one wants to invest $$$$$ if Skyventure has it locked up.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyNY 0 #9 January 11, 2013 Edited by slotperfect to respect the no advertising rule in the forums. Please see this new thread: Forums: Skydiving: Wind Tunnels: New Tunnel In New York I'm working building a tunnel in the city, info here: www.FlyNY.net Julian FlyNY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
