Wind tunnel

[Enrique 0]

A teammate and I are heading out to the wind tunnel in Orlando next January. Here are two questions for you:

1.- Does anybody know of any cheap hotels nearby?
2.- Does anybody have some extra tunnel time they would like to split with us?

Enrique

[BikerBabe 0]

PM-ed you

Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!

[Gawain 0]

PM-ed you on the hotel thing.

I was just there at the end of October, great time, awesome coaches and excellent facility.

On the splitting time, one of my fellow camp-mates was able to make arrangement for sharing some time with a few other folks on short notice, you may have the same luck if no one volunteers right away.

Did I mention how great that place is, how awesome the coaches are?

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[skymiles 3]

Wind tunnel training? It’s about time – you suck!

[Enrique 0]

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Wind tunnel training? It’s about time – you suck!

That's ver funny, Phil, specially coming from someone who's idea of RW is spining on his back in the middle of the formation. (just kidding my friend) . Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.

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That was an impromptu hybrid dive, I’ll have you know.

[Galen 0]

I don't know what Bikerbabe PM'ed you but there is a place right across the street that is about $30 a night if you tell them you are there for the tunnel. No frills sort of place but clean.

Respect the Dolphin

[mouth 0]

The place across the street isn't too bad....at least it is clean. The breakfast isn't much but there are choices within walking distance. Have Fun!

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[skydiverbrian 0]

I'm very much agreed. The place across the street is called the Riande Continental Plaza Hotel. The rooms are no-frills and they have hot running water (think Spanish-version 1960s Days Inn) Do a search on the internet and you'll find the rest of their info. They give fantastic discounts for skydivers if you mention the wind tunnel. And there's a great chinese restaurant between the hotel and the tunnel. I recommend the pot stickers.

And since I only live 3 miles away, I'll be happy to take any unused tunnel time off your hands!

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[Enrique 0]

Sounds like a plan to me. Thanks.

[skymama 35]

Uh guys...don't forget I live here too! I wanna come!

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because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[bobsled92 0]

I was wondering, with food, travel and camp(?plus extras in the tunnel?) What did it cost?
I'm interested but, I like having complete idea of how much money to set aside for things well in advance.

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[weid14 0]

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I was wondering, with food, travel and camp(?plus extras in the tunnel?) What did it cost?
I'm interested but, I like having complete idea of how much money to set aside for things well in advance.

the best answer to that is.... depends. Right now the best bang for your buck is an NSL tunnel camp (details on their site).

[arlo 0]

depends on how much time you plan on doing in the tunnel.

each hour is $600 (or $525 before 5pm), 1/2 hr is $300, if you want more #s, email me. If you're doing a "camp" per se, it's whatever set rate they have. Camp info can be found on www.skyventure.com.

Hotel is less than $40/night at the Riande....close to that at Best Western Movieland. Broadway pizza is cheap if you like pizza, and that's about it.

arlo

[weid14 0]

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depends on how much time you plan on doing in the tunnel.

each hour is $600 (or $525 before 5pm), 1/2 hr is $300, if you want more #s, email me. If you're doing a "camp" per se, it's whatever set rate they have. Camp info can be found on www.skyventure.com.

Hotel is less than $40/night at the Riande....close to that at Best Western Movieland. Broadway pizza is cheap if you like pizza, and that's about it.

arlo

the chinese place isn't so bad, and there's a dunkin donuts withing walking distance, there's some really good sushi down I drive a bit too.... :)

[arlo 0]

oooh yeah, I have no idea why I said "that's about it." Trey Yuen )or whatever the hell it's called) has good crab rangoon. If you REALLY wanna splurge, go to Charley's Steakhouse. good stuff. It's not Peter Lugers, but its pretty damn good.
...and as you said, Dunkin Donuts. Chocolate cream-filled with chocolate frosting. yummmmmmmmmm.

arlo
p.s. did I say they have chocolate?

[skymama 35]

Arlo, you're in such great shape, you can't possibly eat all that stuff!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon