cloudseeker2001 0 #1 January 16, 2005 Is the air filtered? Small projectiles could really hurt! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #2 January 16, 2005 Generally, most facilities the answer would be no.... However, small projectiles that would hurt (ie hard metal coins etc) do not have the surface area to be shot at you... and if dropped in the air.... would fall rather than rise. On an under prop system this would be why you cannot take these things in with you, on an over prop system we would just collect the coins at the end of the day and go for beer Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #3 January 16, 2005 thanks for the responce. I was thinking about sand or something like that. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion 0 #4 January 16, 2005 In Orlando, the intake area is fenced off, and within the intake is a baffle that would stop anything bigger than a few inches. It might be possible to throw some thing through or over the fence, but that would be in plain view of the tunnel staff and customers. I presume such an act would be dealt with promptly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #5 January 16, 2005 Ahh, I see.... In that case, for sure they are not filtered.... and it wouldnt be nice to have a sandstorm under the tunnel when you are flying! The air speed at intake is substantially lower than the flight chamber of course (only a few mph) so particles would probably need to be in the air to start with.... Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion 0 #6 January 16, 2005 If I remember correctly, the lip of the intake is 4-5 feet off the ground, and directly below is a concrete slab, I guess to prevent sand and other debris from being drawn up off the bear ground. The baffle is higher up in the intake, maybe 10 feet, where it is narrowing down. You can just feel the draw of the tunnel a little bit at the fence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #7 January 17, 2005 Love bugs and other insects by the gazillions flow right up the tube....no matter what color your jumpsuit, it can get pelted alot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 January 17, 2005 The air is filtered through a metal wire mesh. (The strands are some 3 inches apart..) tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #9 January 17, 2005 I've been in the tunnel when someone decided to do some doughnuts in the sand in the parking lot. Not very funny. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #10 January 17, 2005 QuoteThe air is filtered through a metal wire mesh. (The strands are some 3 inches apart..) HAHA!! That just keeps the birds out! They really should filter the air. It would not cost much and it would protect people and equipment. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #11 January 17, 2005 QuoteThey really should filter the air. It would not cost much and it would protect people and equipment. And it would also increase the static pressure causing more stress on the motors and reduced air speed. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cloudseeker2001 0 #12 January 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteThey really should filter the air. It would not cost much and it would protect people and equipment. And it would also increase the static pressure causing more stress on the motors and reduced air speed. HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! No, I am not talking about high density HEPA filters! 3/10 of an inch is all the pressure drop would be. Filters would protect people and equipment while adding no stress and no real loss of cfm. Filters would also catch rain as well. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyjuggler 0 #13 January 18, 2005 Sometimes you can tell what time it is when you are in the tunnel and what people are doing out side in the car park due to the lack of air filters for the skyventure wind tunnel. This phenomena normally occurs around 4:20 or in the evening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #14 January 18, 2005 Funny story about how that fence came to be at Orlando. I was out visiting Bill before the tunnel was open to the public, he wanted my boys, who were younger at the time, to jump in and see what was going to be needed for air flow. After they were done with their time, Bill and I jumped in and played around. During our flight time, we looked down and noticed both my boys standing under the tunnel and spitting up at Bill and I After Bill and I finished our session he looked at me and said, "Need to fix that problem."May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #15 January 18, 2005 One practical joke I can think of involves: a tunnel camp of your more forgiving friends a water supply a hose a bag or two of flour in that order (it's probably already been done) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #16 January 18, 2005 I would hope it has not been done. That flour could really mess things up But it is a good thought. It would be fun to do, so long as I didn't have to clean up the mess, or answer to the owner of the tunnel.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey 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
Brains 2 #11 January 17, 2005 QuoteThey really should filter the air. It would not cost much and it would protect people and equipment. And it would also increase the static pressure causing more stress on the motors and reduced air speed. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #12 January 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteThey really should filter the air. It would not cost much and it would protect people and equipment. And it would also increase the static pressure causing more stress on the motors and reduced air speed. HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! No, I am not talking about high density HEPA filters! 3/10 of an inch is all the pressure drop would be. Filters would protect people and equipment while adding no stress and no real loss of cfm. Filters would also catch rain as well. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjuggler 0 #13 January 18, 2005 Sometimes you can tell what time it is when you are in the tunnel and what people are doing out side in the car park due to the lack of air filters for the skyventure wind tunnel. This phenomena normally occurs around 4:20 or in the evening Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 January 18, 2005 Funny story about how that fence came to be at Orlando. I was out visiting Bill before the tunnel was open to the public, he wanted my boys, who were younger at the time, to jump in and see what was going to be needed for air flow. After they were done with their time, Bill and I jumped in and played around. During our flight time, we looked down and noticed both my boys standing under the tunnel and spitting up at Bill and I After Bill and I finished our session he looked at me and said, "Need to fix that problem."May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 January 18, 2005 One practical joke I can think of involves: a tunnel camp of your more forgiving friends a water supply a hose a bag or two of flour in that order (it's probably already been done) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 January 18, 2005 I would hope it has not been done. That flour could really mess things up But it is a good thought. It would be fun to do, so long as I didn't have to clean up the mess, or answer to the owner of the tunnel.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
