cpoxon 0 #1 January 11, 2007 Just been told of a radio report that the roof has blown of Airkix?! No, not a testament to the power of the fans in the tunnel, but that we are suffering 40-60 mph winds here in the UK at the moment. Hope it's not too serious!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #2 January 11, 2007 From Milton Keynes Today QuoteHigh winds lift off Airkix roof THE city's indoor skydiving centre has had its roof ripped off - by high winds. Emergency services have sealed off the roads surrounding the Airkix wind tunnel, including the V8 Marlborough Street, after last night's gales ripped off its roof at about 4.30am. Pieces from the catapult ride next to the big wheel in the Theatre District were also blown off and scattered by the wind. Workman are at present waiting for the wind to die down before before attempting to repair the Airkix roof. 11 January 2007Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #3 January 11, 2007 Looks like that has been updated a bit QuoteThe top layer of the roof was whisked off by the wind and dumped nearby, leaving the second layer flapping in the wind. At present Milton Keynes Council is meeting representatives from the Buckingham Group, who built the wind tunnel, to decide whether it is safe to repair the roof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sward 0 #4 January 11, 2007 The roof is actually two separate skins and the top skin has indeed parted from the structure in high winds at about 4am. It must have lifted, turned 90 degrees and landed on the tarmac underneath missing lights, lamposts, trees etc. It was almost entirely intact as a single piece. Builders are on-site and the debris is being cleared and anything loose is being secured. As soon as that is completed, hopefully later today, we expect to be operational. Standby for additional information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratty 0 #5 January 11, 2007 As long as its all fixed and sorted before i get there i'm happy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sward 0 #6 January 11, 2007 17.30, the first class is about to go into tunnel. Everyone worked really hard with a minimum of fuss to get people flying again quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
