nigelh 0 #1 October 31, 2005 Apparently Simon Ward and Airkiz are on Sky News at the moment!? Nigel-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #2 October 31, 2005 nigel - get your typing up to speed, I'm sure last time I looked (in the subject of your post no less!) it was airkix tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #3 October 31, 2005 Here's the link to read the article http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,31100-1200928,00.html Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigelh 0 #4 October 31, 2005 Not gonna change it because your post won't make sense Tash. Nigel -~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Sponored by NZ Aerosports, CYPRES 2, Tonfly & L&B Team Dirty Sanchez #232 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #5 October 31, 2005 you are kind, most people would love to take any opportunity to make me look like I'm not making sense . You're an . tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GordonH 0 #6 October 31, 2005 It was also featured in an article in London's Evening Standard today - same deal a reporter's first hand experience. hmmm...think I'll phone swardy and tell him I'm a journalist, maybe get free time? BTW - the Standard article said it was the UK's FIRST skydiving windtunnel! Blue skies! Gordon Beware of advice from those with more posts than jumps ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #7 October 31, 2005 Did anyone notice George P's The Toy got a mention in the Metro this morning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 October 31, 2005 Eeeeeeek...it's the grammar and spelling shark! ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #9 October 31, 2005 QuoteDid anyone notice George P's The Toy got a mention in the Metro this morning? did it mention how much it costs? (sorry, hijacking...) tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #10 October 31, 2005 no but did say that the website had 1.5 million hits in 2 weeks - he might be getting rich! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #11 November 1, 2005 I liked the bit where the reporter asked 'will it be good for skydivers or just louts on a stag weekend?' And the damn whuffos in the office had the cheek to say you look stupid! Damn people, I dont like Sky News, they are too casual and chime in with 'witty' remarks. They really do love themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #12 November 1, 2005 Evening Standard article from yesterday is here. Airkix also made page 11 of today’s Telegraph. Looking forward to checking it out this weekend! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean621 0 #13 November 2, 2005 all of these were scooped by the mail on sunday talking about bodyflight bedford...talk about a gravy train of journalism...they get paid pretty well to write those things...http://www.extreme-on-demand.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sward 0 #14 November 3, 2005 The media has been pretty good for bodyflying (and skydiving) on the back of the launch of the two tunnels. It's probably fair to say that neither Paul (Meyer) or I view our media campaigns as a scoop over each other, more promotion for the two businesses with the winner being the sport in general. You can expect to see Airkix on BBC1 Newsround this Saturday at 11.45am and a few other places besides. We have just finished our first tunnel camp with the second just started. If you want to join one or come for some one on one coaching or two on two 4-way over the next few days and this weekend with Arizona Airspeed members Gary Beyer and Mark Kirkby, let us know NOW 0845 331 6549. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean621 0 #15 November 3, 2005 didnt have that sentiment in mind at all i was merely highlighting that the mail on sunday was in front of the ones mentioned in this thread and then a proliferation of articles seemed to make it into print....its good for both businesses no matter who the article is focussed on and good for the sport of skydiving..not that i give a fook about that as i havent exited a plane in oooohhhh...two years...http://www.extreme-on-demand.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #16 November 3, 2005 Seen this already? Photo on Yahoo News Photo Highlights Joe Winter, left, and Rusty Lewis try out the new Airkix wind tunnel at the Milton Keynes Xscape Leisure Centre, Monday Oct. 31, 2005. The purpose-built indoor skydiving tunnel is the first of its kind in Britain, and allows enthusiasts to practise free-falling and sky-diving manoeuvres. (AP Photo/Tim Ockenden, PA) you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #17 November 3, 2005 QuoteThe purpose-built indoor skydiving tunnel is the first of its kind in Britain Bugger... wish I'd have thought of that Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjuggler 0 #18 November 3, 2005 I have to say that I say that in the Evening Standard and Metro in London. Surely it must be true then!!! Sucks that facts aren't correct. However, I am pretty sure I flew in Bedford's tunnel over a month ago...... Will be good to fly in Milton Keynes too, check the difference, although I have to say, Bedford is the daddy tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKFSChick 0 #19 November 4, 2005 QuoteThe purpose-built indoor skydiving tunnel is the first of its kind in Britain, and allows enthusiasts to practise free-falling and sky-diving manoeuvres. QuoteSucks that facts aren't correct. Just to be anal and highlight the specific adjective which qualifies this description as correct ...I think this would stand in a court of law? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 256 #20 November 4, 2005 LOL - did wonder what you thought of that!! Roll on tonight......Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #21 November 4, 2005 QuoteJust to be anal and highlight the specific adjective which qualifies this description as correct ...I think this would stand in a court of law? I would probably say not... and the fact that it has been built does not really change the qualifier of 'its kind' Its kind is a recirculating wind tunnel that people fly in. Bar the specific design and who made it the facilities perform the same task etc Our facility was purpose modified which really isnt alot different.... just less work! At best all the recent articles are grossly misleading which personally I wouldnt say is cricket Saying something like 'Its the first tunnel made by me in Europe' may well be factually correct but is a little misleading You can always trust the press to try and make things sound more exclusive than they probably are though Bottom line is its all good press - and as long as people find out about bodyflying all will benefit I guess Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #22 November 4, 2005 QuoteYou can expect to see Airkix on BBC1 Newsround this Saturday at 11.45am and a few other places besides. You'll have the tv on won't you so those of us are at airkix on Saturday can watch it on the BBC? see you tomorrow! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelem 0 #23 November 5, 2005 You'll be able to watch Saturday's newsround at http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/ for the next week (they haven't put it up yet, but it will be up soon I'm sure) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #24 November 6, 2005 ta and clicky: http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4400000/newsid_4407700/4407704.stm tash edited to link to the story pageDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #25 November 6, 2005 http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4400000/newsid_4407700/4407704.stm Not the video but a news story on there, made me laugh about the saliva all over the face, he wants to breathe through his nose (or keep his mouth shut :P).__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
