Aug 19, 2011, 3:14 PM
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Wind tunnel coming to Virginia in 2013!
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Howdy folks- Here is some exciting news that you all might be interested in. VIRGINIA BEACH IS GETTING A WIND TUNNEL!!
That's right...there are plans underway to build an indoor skydiving wind tunnel in Virginia Beach next year; doors opening for business Summer 2013. It will be a 14' recirculating tunnel with the latest flight- and climate-control technology for the ultimate indoor flying experience!
If you're in the Virginia area, and would like to see this dream become reality, please show your support by contacting VB Councilman John Uhrin, 757-200-7005, juhrin@vbgov.com and The Honorable Mayor Will Sessoms, 757-385-4581, wsessoms@VBgov.com. Even if you're not a resident of Virginia Beach (or even a resident of Virginia!), you are invited and encouraged to show your support through these contacts. They want to hear from EVERYONE that would be interested in this exciting project. Tell them that if Virginia Beach builds this tunnel, YOU WILL BE THERE!!!
Stay tuned for additional information...we will be posting updates via e-mail, multiple websites, and the local media. Thx, and Blue Skies. r/John Meyer
Aug 25, 2011, 1:07 PM
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There was an article in the Richmond Times Dispatch this week about the wind tunnel. Apparently the people living in that area are vehemently opposed to the idea and are going to fight it. According to the a city representative they like the idea of the wind tunnel but are not sure the location is right. Looks like there is going to be a bit of a fight.
Aug 29, 2011, 6:59 PM
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May be a really good idea to take the Mayor, Town Councilmen, and some residents, down to Paraclete so they can hear for themselves how quiet the new tunnels are.
You could also post a video on your website standing outside of a Tunnel while its running and you are talking, and have a decibel meter in your hand.
Landscaping and architecture plans, and designs that integrate the structure into the structures surroundings.
I think some PR with your local politicians, and lead opponents could go a long way. Also try to do some research on how this tunnel will bring jobs and tax revenue into the local economy.
Feb 26, 2012, 8:13 AM
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Thx to all who have responded or shown support for the VB tunnel. We are really excited about the project and discussions with city council and local business owners are progressing nicely. Click on the link below (or copy and paste into your web browser) to see a recent Channel 3 news clip, and stay tuned for more exciting news on iFLY VB!
Jul 31, 2012, 1:19 PM
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I don't know anything about Va Beach, but there is still talk of one or even two tunnels in the DC metro area. One in National Harbor (technically MD but just across the river from Alexandria), and another in NoVA somewhere:
Aug 1, 2012, 7:43 AM
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Yeah, I've heard or seen reports involving Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Northern Va/DC. I haven't heard of any shovels actually going in the ground. That's really what I want to know--has anybody gotten past the idea stage?
Dec 31, 2012, 7:01 AM
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Any word on how the tunnel in Virginia Beach is coming along? I haven't heard anything about it in a while. Last I heard they were in meetings with the city.
Jan 1, 2013, 10:33 AM
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Yeah, I've heard or seen reports involving Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Northern Va/DC. I haven't heard of any shovels actually going in the ground. That's really what I want to know--has anybody gotten past the idea stage?
Jan 14, 2013, 4:55 PM
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This was just posted today on their facebook page:
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Tomorrow, there will be a brief article in the paper announcing the final comprehensive terms of a deal which the City Manager of Virginia Beach will support. On Feb 12, there will be a vote by City Council to authorize the City Manager to enter into a binding contract with the development team. Sorry it been so long, but there's a lot of red tape dealing with the purchase of public property which a normal development does not have to contend with. We believe the location is worth the wait and the end is near!
Mar 26, 2013, 11:21 AM
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Just saw this post and was looking at their page. Apparently they have city approval and have a time table up to open in Summer 2014. Anybody local w/ more detailed knowledge? Have they started construction?
Mar 26, 2013, 2:07 PM
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Just saw this post and was looking at their page. Apparently they have city approval and have a time table up to open in Summer 2014. Anybody local w/ more detailed knowledge? Have they started construction?
I'll be out that way in a month or so. Will take a look.
Mar 31, 2013, 9:55 AM
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No further development going on with the wind tunnel in Va Beach. There is a developer, the city council approved a tunnel, but the land has not been given to the developer. The city owns the land.
Apr 12, 2013, 6:56 AM
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They don't plan to break ground until after the Va Beach tourist season. The city doesn't want to loose the existing parking lot or have a bunch of cranes etc during the summer season.
