beowulf 1 #126 April 4, 2012 I was fully committed to building a tunnel in Dallas as soon as I won that huge Megamillions lottery! Unfortunately my plans fell through when I didn't win as I was certain I would. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hub1100 0 #127 April 5, 2012 I stand corrected. Good Luck with that lottery thing.Anyone can swim, only a few swim well. Anyone can skydive, everyone can skydive well. Practice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #128 April 10, 2012 QuoteI keep hearing about a tunnel being built in the future in the Austin area, but I haven't heard of any construction being done. I don't think we will see a tunnel in Texas for at least a couple of years. From the horse's mouth they say iFly Austin will be open by the end of the year. I will believe it when I hear the fans turning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ordie1 0 #129 April 28, 2012 Me and the wife drove by a building in Austin Wednesday that had a big ass sign on it that says iFly Austin. I'm not from here so that building could have been there forever for all i know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ordie1 0 #130 April 28, 2012 Nevermind...Evidently this company has something to do with wind energy not wind tunnels. DAMNIT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 1 #131 April 28, 2012 Quote After all this time, I think the most likely way for Texas to get a tunnel is for all Texas jumpers and DZOs to go in on lottery tickets, and when they hit the big one () use the winnings to build a tunnel. Wendy P. And this thread is almost 5 years old now, and still no sod busted. That right there speaks volumes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #132 April 28, 2012 there is news again that the schlitterbahn folks have re-drafter their plans for a park in cedar park, but no word on if it contains a tunnel still.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #133 July 19, 2012 http://www.skyventure.com/indoor-skydiving-comes-to-texas/ QuoteThe new iFLY indoor skydiving facility will be located at “Austinville” North retail center located on Highway 183 just a few miles north of the Arboretum. iFLY will neighbor with other family-friendly local businesses such as Amy’s Ice Creams, Phil’s Ice House and Sweet Ritual Bakery. Along with being a great family activity, iFLY indoor skydiving is also perfectly suited for team-building, children’s birthday parties and aerobic exercise that mixes right into Austin’s culture. -- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ordie1 0 #134 July 20, 2012 Indoor skydiving center coming to Austin Austin Business Journal by James Jeffrey, Staff Writer Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 1:59pm CDT View photo gallery (2 photos) Austin-based iFLY LLC will build the facility in North Austin’s Austinville retail center. James Jeffrey Staff Writer- Austin Business Journal Email Austin is getting Texas’ first indoor skydiving facility scheduled to open in early 2013. Austin-based iFLY LLC will build the 7,000-square-foot facility in North Austin’s Austinville retail center, on State Highway 183. The building features a 14-foot-diameter vertical wind tunnel capable of generating wind speeds of up to 160 mph that are used for commercial entertainment, and for professional skydiver and military training. Indoor body flight mimics the experience of free fall skydiving without the parachute. The Austin location will be the 24th skydiving facility built by iFLY, which has tunnels operating in nine countries. The manufacturer of vertical wind tunnels was founded in 2006 by world champion skydiver Alan Metni, who serves as CEO. “IFLY Austin will be the model for future franchise locations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.,” said Chief Marketing Officer Stuart Wallock, adding that the company plans to open 50 new tunnels in the U.S. over the next five years. “We will launch our new flight school programs, photo and video technologies and new operating software applications,” he said. “We also plan on holding world-class competitions for the growing sport of indoor skydiving.” IFLY employs a total of 150 workers, 25 of those at the new Austin facility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #135 July 20, 2012 Here's the link for the photo gallery: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/real-estate/2012/07/indoor-skydiving-center-coming-to-austin.html?s=image_gallery Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSPScott 0 #136 August 2, 2012 I saw a couple of slabs were poured yesterday when I drove by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #138 October 20, 2012 What do you want to know? The building skeleton is up. looks to be all the components are on the premises. I guess its just a matter of putting everything together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HSPScott 0 #139 October 24, 2012 Baffles to flight chamber were starting to be assembled yesterday when I drove by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflynick 0 #140 October 29, 2012 And which lucky bastard won an hour free tunnel time when it opens?? THIS lucky bastard!!! Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #141 October 29, 2012 Quote And which lucky bastard won an hour free tunnel time when it opens?? THIS lucky bastard!!! Kilt in the tunnel? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflynick 0 #142 October 30, 2012 Could make for some good photos!! I probably want to find out if I can still fly headdown before I try that though!! Hobbes: "How come we play 'War' and not 'Peace'?" Calvin: "Too few role models." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #143 October 30, 2012 Quote And which lucky bastard won an hour free tunnel time when it opens?? THIS lucky bastard!!! I'm pretty sure it was Nick Buckley from the Houston area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #144 October 30, 2012 Very soon they will be offering steeply discounted time with a few restrictions but well worth the savings. If you can afford a 20 hour block it will be super duper cheap. When they get the new website up is when the pre sale will start. I can't be exactly sure but I think the website will be www.iflyworld.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #145 October 31, 2012 wonder if it will be running in March :) I will be in Texas and would like to fly there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #146 October 31, 2012 According to the schedule as of now we are looking at late Dec or early Jan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBUG 0 #147 November 1, 2012 Totally cool, thanks! But I know from experience that windtunnel openings are usually out of schedule :) Anyway, good luck with new tunnel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonesy920x 0 #148 November 1, 2012 https://www.facebook.com/pages/iFLY-Austin/250624501701033Experience is knowing a lot of things you shouldn't do ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #149 November 2, 2012 Say.. is that a freestander in that Facebook pic? Looks like 2:15 from Cuero! I'll tell them I have 50 jumps so ricocheting off the walls won't be so embarrassing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #150 November 2, 2012 If you never hit the walls then you aren't trying hard enough. Everyone hits the wall at some point in their learning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
