rhys 0 #1 January 6, 2009 Hi, Reading through the latest Australian skydiver magazine, i see a full page Ad about a new tunnel in australia, in surfers paradise. The ad is actually a compaetition to design a logo for the operation and they are offering at least $1000 of tunnel time for the winner. The photographs used in the advertisement show a wind tunnel with 'IFly' logos clear to see and a large tunnel in an open area, that has no metal seams in the construction of the tunnel chamber itself. it looks like a large glass chalis made from 4 large curves sections of plexiglas joined by a transparent seam. Quite exciting really! Anyone have first hand news or knowledge of this operation?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aykay 0 #2 January 16, 2009 More questions then answers from the site. It looks like it may be good enough for freeflying. Some more info http://skysurfer.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=4133&st=0&start=0 You may need a log in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #3 July 16, 2010 Here's the website Looks a little small. Probably great for smaller freeflying and belly groups. 4-way would be insanely tight in there, although you may be able to go higher where the tunnel is wider, and if my calculations are correct, it may still have enough power to sustain belly flight up there, but it'll still be kinda tight. Still, it's certainly a huge improvement over no tunnel at all and they've put it in a decent spot to capitalize on tourist traffic and the movie industry as well as a relative large local population in SE Queensland, so it's got a good chance of being a viable business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRBKV 0 #4 July 20, 2010 According to description it will be Holywood-like tunnel - 2*450HP fans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #5 July 21, 2010 Not sure what the pro-flyer rates will be but the standard rates are damned expensive - AU$88 for 2 mins. Airkix UK is, I believe £25, or c. AU$40... CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ataltitude 0 #6 August 18, 2010 Will be the best thing for aussie and nz skydiving by far. Hope its not going to be to pricey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbiceps 0 #7 August 18, 2010 $88 for 2 minutes ?? Are u for real? How the hell can a bloomin tunnel cost more than a skydive per minute of freefall? I emailed the guy and this is the response i got Thanks for your enquiry. The project has suffered some set backs we hope to be open end next year. Have added your email to the Newsletter list and will update you with any significant progress. Regards Colin In other words i doubt if this will be up and running within the next few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #8 February 25, 2011 update on the aussie tunnel : I recently spoke to the main man involved in the venture. He said they were expecting a Jan 2010 opening. Then the GFC hit, the shopping centre ( Chevron Renaissance) that the tunnel is planned for went into receivership and the 7 million investor cash they had lined up withdrew. So now they are waiting the the centre's new buyer to agree to the Tunnel in principle, then they have to get another 7 million from somewhere, they they have to get planning permission again and then they have to build it. So basically dont hold your hopes up.... it looks like its on hold for a long time. I pushed a liitle more for info and he said construction time would be 12 months at least from when all the above is met, so figure 2-3 years maybe. On the brighter side, I pointed out the extremely high prices and he said thats only the tourist trap prices... and that those high prices would mean block time for skydivers would be " cheaper than the US Tunnels" fingers crossed... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunty 0 #9 March 20, 2011 would this be the same tunnel as the one in bottrop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmkellett 0 #10 March 21, 2011 no idea what you mean by Bottrop mate..... all i know is its a skyventure design.... but a much more advanced clear perspex in the middle of the highstreet type... looks pretty cool on their website Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunty 0 #11 April 6, 2011 Bottrop, Germany www.indoor-skydiving.de this is not a skyventure design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KRBKV 0 #12 April 8, 2011 QuoteAccording to description it will be Holywood-like tunnel - 2*450HP fans. Take a look at the description under a link and you'll get the answer perhaps... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunty 0 #13 April 11, 2011 sounds pretty weak ill believe it when construction starts :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 April 11, 2011 Quotesounds pretty weak ill believe it when construction starts :Pi think the one for Penrith is further along than the Qld one.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
