freefalling2day 0 #1 September 22, 2005 Hi All, Just an update on Skyventure NH that is soon to be located in Nashua, N.H. just off of DW Highway. We have broken ground and we are now digging our BIG hole. The foundation work will be starting this Monday (9/26). It is really amazing to see the site now. It has come a long way since we burned down the house! We will post some pictures soon. Thanks and Blue Skies! Laurie & Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #2 October 1, 2005 Latest news,.. The hole is complete and the foundation crew has some of the forms in and done already. The cement for some of the footings is being poured Monday 10/3! Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #3 October 1, 2005 AWESOME!!!! Big step along the way!! Congrats to you all!!!! Can't wait to see concrete in the big ol' holePink Suits, Dawn Suiter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #4 October 2, 2005 Finally. A wind tunnel around 1/2 day driving distance of Southern Ontario/Quebec Canada. I'll be flying Orlando SkyVenture for 15 minutes on October 11th, might purchase another 15 minutes on the spot. (I'd pay 30 mins all at once, but...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #5 October 4, 2005 Hi All, The concrete was flowing today and half of our footings are done. They will be pouring the rest on Wednesday and forming up some walls tomorrow. Here is a pic of the truck pulling in for our first pour of the day. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #6 October 8, 2005 Hello, Just another update,.. it's official,... we have a real constuction site now! See the attached photo of our first confirmed plumbers crack. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #7 October 8, 2005 Laurie that's hilarious!!! I'll wait for the NEXT one to put on my site Thanks for keeping us all up-to-date! Meet ya soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #8 October 9, 2005 QuoteHello, Just another update,.. it's official,... we have a real constuction site now! See the attached photo of our first confirmed plumbers crack. Blue Skies! LaurieThe first confirmed Plumber's Crack. Priceless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YISkyDive 0 #9 October 10, 2005 Is it not cold into N.H.? Wouldnt that mean that the tunnel would not run in winter months? just wondering, Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #10 October 10, 2005 QuoteIs it not cold into N.H.? Wouldnt that mean that the tunnel would not run in winter months? just wondering, Dave. Yes,.. it does get cold in NH,.. but we are a recirculating tunnel and will RUN YEAR ROUND! We have 2 very large return air towers that have doors on them allowing us to exchange air and cool it if needed. We will be able to control our temperature at all times. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 October 10, 2005 QuoteYes,.. it does get cold in NH,.. but we are a recirculating tunnel and will RUN YEAR ROUND! We have 2 very large return air towers that have doors on them allowing us to exchange air and cool it if needed. We will be able to control our temperature at all times. Blue Skies! Laurie I see that word 'we' in here a lot . I'm assuming your in the ownership or management of the project? or just excited about it as a local. I'm assuming the first, so congrats on your new and very expensive project. Can't wait to see updates. ... 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
hungarianchick 0 #12 October 10, 2005 All I can say is YAAAAAY! "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YISkyDive 0 #13 October 10, 2005 Thats Awsome! I know what Skyventure in Florida feels like at 10pm at night on a cool winter night! Is that an ETA of when this project will be up and operational? I wouldnt mind a road trip from PA at all to get some more time! dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #14 October 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteI see that word 'we' in here a lot . I'm assuming your in the ownership or management of the project? No,.. I am not an owner just a tunnel groupie! Ahh,.. just kidding! The "we" is Rob and myself and WE are the owners. WE are both skydivers and WE are really looking forward to playing in the tunnel ourselves. WE do like talking about our dream project and are happy to answer any questions that people may have. Thanks and WE hope to see you at our tunnel! Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefalling2day 0 #15 October 11, 2005 Hi Dave, The exact date is hard to say,.. we think March. I will keep posting as the project moves along. The winter weather will play the biggest role in our build time. I wish I could give you an exact time,.. but I can't at this point. I can tell you that they have poured the first 90 feet of our foundation wall today. They will be pouring again on Friday. Thanks for asking and we would love to have you come fly in our tunnel.Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SpinDoctor 0 #16 October 11, 2005 Quotebut we are a recirculating tunnel and will RUN YEAR ROUND! Is it the same design as the UK tunnel? www.skyventure.co.uk or www.airkix.com I heard that the UK tunnel was started up the other day ----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sward 0 #17 October 11, 2005 Rumours eh!!! well, it may just have been true about Airkix, there may have been some motors running and some people may just have, sort of, flown a bit..... but of course that would just be rumour. I bet the same rumour might have said what a great, smooth, fast airflow it would have been as well - if the rumour had been true of course.... New Hampshire, Colorado and Moscow will all have similar tunnels to Airkix - and that's a fact! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefalling2day 0 #18 October 11, 2005 Hi Phil, Yes we are all the same machine. The only differences in them will be the buiding itself around the machine and the size of the motors. Airkix (skyventure uk) will be the first to open. The next one will be Colorado and then us. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefalling2day 0 #19 October 11, 2005 QuoteRumours eh!!! well, it may just have been true about Airkix, there may have been some motors running and some people may just have, sort of, flown a bit..... but of course that would just be rumour. Rob and I are very happy about those latest rumors! Blue skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefalling2day 0 #20 October 13, 2005 Hi All, Just another update on the tunnel. We are pouring the next set of wall tomorrow / Friday. That makes our foundation walls about 75% complete. I will post a few pictures soon. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Froggy101177 0 #21 October 14, 2005 i NOTICED THAT IT IS BESIDE THE OLD CHEMICAL PLANT. iS THIS AREA SAFE I KNOW THERE BEEN NUMEROUS EPA VIOLATION AND THAT 1988 SPILL. WAS THE GROUND AND WATER TESTED. I'M INTERESTED IN COMING THERE BUT IS IT SAFE ENVIROMENTAL WISE.????????? ALSO ARE YOU DOING MEMBERSHIPS? AND HOW WILL THEY WORK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #22 October 14, 2005 Hmm....Maybe I'll reconsider that job in Hartford, CT! And I thought there was no reason to move there!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LawnDart21 0 #23 October 14, 2005 No reason to move to New England? C'mon, in addition to the kick ass wind tunnel going up, we have 3 Twin Otter DZs within 90 minutes of it! (www.skyjump.com, www.jumptown.com, www.ugojump.com) Plus we have the Ben & Jerry's factory in VT.....lol If you've never done a hop n pop from 4000ft from a Cessna when the ground temp is 32 degrees farenhiet on the ground, your missing out! Winter jumping in New England! -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeff.Donohue 0 #24 October 14, 2005 I have no factual information about the situation, but I'm pretty sure they couldn't get permitted if the area was unfit for human habitation. While New Hampshire is the "live free or die" state, they regulate pretty much everything! I'm looking forward to having a tunnel an hour away like you wouldn't believe! [attempt at humor on] Besides -- where is your sense of adventure? What you call a chemical spill, I call a potential swooping pond! [attempt at humor off] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PapaSmurf 1 #25 October 14, 2005 Of course it's safe. The air will be cleaned by the big fans and what kind of skydiver drinks water anyways ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 14 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
freefalling2day 0 #15 October 11, 2005 Hi Dave, The exact date is hard to say,.. we think March. I will keep posting as the project moves along. The winter weather will play the biggest role in our build time. I wish I could give you an exact time,.. but I can't at this point. I can tell you that they have poured the first 90 feet of our foundation wall today. They will be pouring again on Friday. Thanks for asking and we would love to have you come fly in our tunnel.Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #16 October 11, 2005 Quotebut we are a recirculating tunnel and will RUN YEAR ROUND! Is it the same design as the UK tunnel? www.skyventure.co.uk or www.airkix.com I heard that the UK tunnel was started up the other day ----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sward 0 #17 October 11, 2005 Rumours eh!!! well, it may just have been true about Airkix, there may have been some motors running and some people may just have, sort of, flown a bit..... but of course that would just be rumour. I bet the same rumour might have said what a great, smooth, fast airflow it would have been as well - if the rumour had been true of course.... New Hampshire, Colorado and Moscow will all have similar tunnels to Airkix - and that's a fact! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #18 October 11, 2005 Hi Phil, Yes we are all the same machine. The only differences in them will be the buiding itself around the machine and the size of the motors. Airkix (skyventure uk) will be the first to open. The next one will be Colorado and then us. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #19 October 11, 2005 QuoteRumours eh!!! well, it may just have been true about Airkix, there may have been some motors running and some people may just have, sort of, flown a bit..... but of course that would just be rumour. Rob and I are very happy about those latest rumors! Blue skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalling2day 0 #20 October 13, 2005 Hi All, Just another update on the tunnel. We are pouring the next set of wall tomorrow / Friday. That makes our foundation walls about 75% complete. I will post a few pictures soon. Blue Skies! Laurie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy101177 0 #21 October 14, 2005 i NOTICED THAT IT IS BESIDE THE OLD CHEMICAL PLANT. iS THIS AREA SAFE I KNOW THERE BEEN NUMEROUS EPA VIOLATION AND THAT 1988 SPILL. WAS THE GROUND AND WATER TESTED. I'M INTERESTED IN COMING THERE BUT IS IT SAFE ENVIROMENTAL WISE.????????? ALSO ARE YOU DOING MEMBERSHIPS? AND HOW WILL THEY WORK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #22 October 14, 2005 Hmm....Maybe I'll reconsider that job in Hartford, CT! And I thought there was no reason to move there!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #23 October 14, 2005 No reason to move to New England? C'mon, in addition to the kick ass wind tunnel going up, we have 3 Twin Otter DZs within 90 minutes of it! (www.skyjump.com, www.jumptown.com, www.ugojump.com) Plus we have the Ben & Jerry's factory in VT.....lol If you've never done a hop n pop from 4000ft from a Cessna when the ground temp is 32 degrees farenhiet on the ground, your missing out! Winter jumping in New England! -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff.Donohue 0 #24 October 14, 2005 I have no factual information about the situation, but I'm pretty sure they couldn't get permitted if the area was unfit for human habitation. While New Hampshire is the "live free or die" state, they regulate pretty much everything! I'm looking forward to having a tunnel an hour away like you wouldn't believe! [attempt at humor on] Besides -- where is your sense of adventure? What you call a chemical spill, I call a potential swooping pond! [attempt at humor off] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PapaSmurf 1 #25 October 14, 2005 Of course it's safe. The air will be cleaned by the big fans and what kind of skydiver drinks water anyways ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
