BravestDog 0 #1 January 2, 2004 There is a woman in this picture http://www.skydiveperris.com/tunnel/bio/mary.asp and it shows here flying very close to the ground in which looks like a open wind tunnel fan. Has anyone seen these before and can you tell me how they operate? Do they work only for light people or can 200lb people use them? Please include any comments or points of interest. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 January 3, 2004 Gee, if only there was somebody specific you could write an email to. My -guess- is that Mary knows something about it. I mean, she's the one in the photo right?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 January 3, 2004 QuoteGee, if only there was somebody specific you could write an email to. My -guess- is that Mary knows something about it. I mean, she's the one in the photo right? And if only Mary's e-mail was listed on that page.... The FAQ on the page is a good place to start, and I'm sure if you contact the number on the Programs & Pricing page they can answer any other questions you may have.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 January 3, 2004 Almost anybody at Perris can be gotten to via [email protected]quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #5 January 3, 2004 Those of us that attended WFFC saw something similar. A semi-truck flat bed mounted single fan powered by a big turbo charged diesel engine a long shaft and a differential. It was mostly loud and anoying but some people could fly it. I'm sure based on Mary's tunnel experience she would rock in it. You might do a search of tunnels for sale on Ebay and take a look of the one I'm talking about. It differs in that it has an inflated gazebo like netted structure to keep you inside like the jumper rooms children love. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #6 January 25, 2004 QuoteThere is a woman in this picture http://www.skydiveperris.com/tunnel/bio/mary.asp and it shows here flying very close to the ground in which looks like a open wind tunnel fan. Has anyone seen these before and can you tell me how they operate? Do they work only for light people or can 200lb people use them? Please include any comments or points of interest. Thanks. Gee, I'm so sorry you never got any ANSWERS here. Let's see if I can help. Mary is flying in the Lifted Entertainment tunnel formerly known as X-treme Air. We have brought it to the WFFC for the last 2 years, although this year we are taking a different tunne. Mary is flying on the day we had the Wind Tunnel Competition that awarded a $1000 first prize. These portable tunnels operate with propellers and deisel engines and most times an airbag of sorts on top. In this picture you are looking at the alternate airbag that the tunnel has..the other stands up in a cone type structure with netting all around. We represent nearly every facility in the World in some way shape or form. If you have questions, we are the place to get them. We do have a portable design capable of flying heavier-weight flyers, if you are intersted in purchasing or renting one, visit Bodyflight Conepts, there is a link in my signature. Additionally, Bodyflight Network is where we all gather on the WWW, much like you dz.commers. That site lists all functioning facilities world wide, there are over 30 tunnels to date, and more coming. Hope that helps you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #7 January 28, 2004 I wonder if I could convert my garage into one.. What sort of prices are we talking here? In the $100k's? Is there any way one could build it cheaper, with a knowledge of engines and a helluva lot of research? 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #8 January 28, 2004 QuoteWhat sort of prices are we talking here? In the $100k's? Is there any way one could build it cheaper, with a knowledge of engines and a helluva lot of research? The tunnel in the picture isn't the type I'll be referencing in my price structure since it isn't advisable to buy one if your interested in attracting some skydivers... that being said.. A good portable like the units built by Jus' Fly will run you, yes in the $300k's I probably shouldn't give you an exact figure since it might be considered selling, etc... but just for information sake.. in that range.. As far as building it yourself... I suppose you can, a few people have done that before and well, of course now you'll find all but ONE of those in the STATUS PENDING category of Bodyflight Network since they aren't really that great. Even if your one of those who thinks they could do a better job yourself... in all of our experience, I believe you will find yourself 2 years later, almost done, calling on someone (like us) for help, and having it still cost you NEARLY as much as if you had just bought one and been flying the last 2 years. We're here to help... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #9 January 28, 2004 TrollMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites souleh 0 #10 January 28, 2004 When I win the lotto (any day now, honest..) I'll give you a call and we'll do business Until then I'll just daydream Thanks for the info 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flylikeahandbag 0 #11 January 28, 2004 QuoteI wonder if I could convert my garage into one.. What sort of prices are we talking here? In the $100k's? Is there any way one could build it cheaper, with a knowledge of engines and a helluva lot of research? Don't try this. Taken from the the Richard Grounddiver diaries :- Quote Sucking Hell! After many weeks of late-night demented hammering, sawing, swearing and applying elastoplasts to various self-inflicted wounds, it's finally ready. It was while watching Scrapheap Challenge that I had the idea and after some searching I located all the parts I would need. I'd found an old Cessna engine with prop and mounted this underneath an old metal bedframe. I welded several barbecue grills onto the frame as a safety shield and was almost ready to go. For fuel I decided to use an aviation fuel/tequilla/cough medicine mixture with a drop of Old Spice. Trouble was, my home-made wind-tunnel was now stuck in the garage as I hadn't thought about getting it out the door. No matter - at least in here I could still use it when it was raining! Shame about the nasty fumes coming off the barrelful of Richard's Prime Fuel (TM) in the corner. Right, goggles on, fuel on, CONTACT! I dive onto the bedframe and wait for the prop to speed up. It's while I'm lying there that I notice something - the prop will be spinning the wrong way!! I try to get off the bloody thing but by now the suction is pinning me against the safety shield. Maybe if I can just reach the fuel line I can stop the engine but by now my specialised fuel mix is spinning the prop so fast the whole bedframe and engine lift off of the ground. Maybe I SHOULD have done this outside. The bedframe is now pinning me against the ceiling of the garage! FOUR DAYS it took for the F£*!ing fuel to run out. R.G.D. Taken from the site http://www.skydiveworld.com/grounddiver/-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk 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
mjosparky 3 #9 January 28, 2004 TrollMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #10 January 28, 2004 When I win the lotto (any day now, honest..) I'll give you a call and we'll do business Until then I'll just daydream Thanks for the info 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flylikeahandbag 0 #11 January 28, 2004 QuoteI wonder if I could convert my garage into one.. What sort of prices are we talking here? In the $100k's? Is there any way one could build it cheaper, with a knowledge of engines and a helluva lot of research? Don't try this. Taken from the the Richard Grounddiver diaries :- Quote Sucking Hell! After many weeks of late-night demented hammering, sawing, swearing and applying elastoplasts to various self-inflicted wounds, it's finally ready. It was while watching Scrapheap Challenge that I had the idea and after some searching I located all the parts I would need. I'd found an old Cessna engine with prop and mounted this underneath an old metal bedframe. I welded several barbecue grills onto the frame as a safety shield and was almost ready to go. For fuel I decided to use an aviation fuel/tequilla/cough medicine mixture with a drop of Old Spice. Trouble was, my home-made wind-tunnel was now stuck in the garage as I hadn't thought about getting it out the door. No matter - at least in here I could still use it when it was raining! Shame about the nasty fumes coming off the barrelful of Richard's Prime Fuel (TM) in the corner. Right, goggles on, fuel on, CONTACT! I dive onto the bedframe and wait for the prop to speed up. It's while I'm lying there that I notice something - the prop will be spinning the wrong way!! I try to get off the bloody thing but by now the suction is pinning me against the safety shield. Maybe if I can just reach the fuel line I can stop the engine but by now my specialised fuel mix is spinning the prop so fast the whole bedframe and engine lift off of the ground. Maybe I SHOULD have done this outside. The bedframe is now pinning me against the ceiling of the garage! FOUR DAYS it took for the F£*!ing fuel to run out. R.G.D. Taken from the site http://www.skydiveworld.com/grounddiver/-------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
