awindrider

I have hypertension, "controlled" with medication. I don't know what my bp is during a jump but for about 4 or 5 days afterward it is substantially down, 10 or 15 points. I broke my leg last March and haven't been able to skydive and I am having a heck of a time with the bp. (Heavy physical labor works too, but no where near as well as skydiving!) If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

I hope you have jumped several times by now and are nailing the landings. But I haven't seen you post about it so thought I'd add my 2 cents worth. I am recovering from a broken fibula and looking forward to returning to flight. I have really thought about what I did wrong and though I don't remember the moment of impact, except for the pain, I can remember what my feet and legs were doing just before impact. What I have realized is if I had had my toes together as well as my heals the force of the clod of dried mud I hit would have been spread over both feet and not caused the twist and upward bend that caused the break. The other and perhaps larger error was stretching my legs to reach the ground, there by taking the bend out of my knees. Since they were not bent the force of impact locked my knees. or knee. They (it) stayed straight rather than bending to absorb the shock. If either of these errors hadn't been made I probably would have avoided the break. If I had gotten both things right I am confident I would not have suffered any serious injury. Like you I believe it is counter productive to obsess about all that can go wrong. But it is important to have a realistic assessment of risk and do all I can to minimize it. Sorry I broke my ankle but glad I broke the bad habits I was developing. Fly Free If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

Any chance Myth Busters will let you post that well recognized redhead saying that's the most fun she's ever had on the IFlySFBay website? That is what I heard her say on the show, isn't it? Now that's an endorsement! Maybe you shouldn't. I don't want to have too much competition for my preferred time slots. See you there. If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

How do Adult Leagues like SVCO work? Costs? I've been to iFlySFBay several times now and brought some friends. Learning alot and plan to be a regular. But would be interested in anyway to reduce costs and/or bring more friends. They are still not running at full capacity so might be open to ways of bringing in more customers. Thoughts or suggestions? Another problem is that I live far enough away that a trip to the tunnel is an all day affair so its hard to get there more than a couple of times a month. But hey whats life without a few challenges? If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

Successful flight releases endorphins and other neurotransmitters into the bloodstream which reduce anxiety and tension, produce an overall sense of well being and reduce the sensation of pain, physical , mental and emotional. Flight provides a legal alternative to other ways of dealing with anger, trauma, pain, despair, withdrawal. And it is vigorous physical exercise. If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

Oh yeah! I had a great flight. Smooth air and quiet. Cured my flight withdrawal. Ahhh at last. Smooth air and quiet. Great staff. Can't wait to come back. (Have made the reservations, thanks Alicia). Every one keeps asking what that silly grin on my face is about. You'll have several more flyers from among my friends. Thanks Doug. Enjoy your well deserved success. Wid If God meant for us to fly He'd have given us imagination!

The new IflySFbay web site answers most of my questions. One thing needs clarification though. The beginner packages do not specify time in minutes, only relative to a skydive. Although I would assume that to be about a minute, I would like to know for sure how minutes of tunnel time are included in say the "earn your wings" package (equivalent of three tandem sky dives). Thanks

Any update on opening date? I see staff is flying. When can skydivers start? I have bought and given a couple gift certificates but the logistics of putting together a big enough group for an hour block has still not worked out, though I have found one guy who sounds like he would be willing to let me buy into some of his block time. As I said I'd be very interested in getting a few 5 or 10 minute blocks. The web site says to check back later. I have signed up for the news letter and sent direct inquiries but have received no responses. Info please. I have the itch pretty bad and am trying to figure if I can wait to fly at SFbay or should spend another pile of money to go elsewhere to avoid "flight withdrawal" Thanks for the help. Feel free to email me direct.

Great news. Post hours or Phone number when you are open to the public. My friends are ready to cash in the gift certificates I got them and I am ready to come fly the day you are ready. Once my friends try it out I expect we will want block time. Get in touch or post contact info and I'll be there. I am an AFF student with 30 minutes tunnel time. Woo Hoo!!!

Yep. Thanks. See you there.

Sure, I hear you. But my point was that if IFly SF bay wants to sell more pre-opening block time, I'll bet they could sell a bucket load of 15 min blocks. I know I'd buy at least a couple, probably more. Flyaway Vegas is my only tunnel experience . It was enough fun (read "flying") that I know I am going to end up spending a fair amount of time in vertical wind tunnels. Whatever its limitations, I was flying! And I saw others working on 2-ways and what looked like free fly to me.

What I would go for is a frequent flyer an/or skydiver discount. I bet others here would too. I couldn't wait any longer so hopped a plane to Flyaway Vegas and took advantage of their skydiver discount package. Did my first 30 minutes of tunnel time and learned a lot. Made friends and will go back but am really looking forward to a "local" tunnel (only 3 hr drive). I need more than 3 min at a time to make the progress I want but don't know people to purchase an hour of block time with. How about a package built around 10 or 15 min of flight time for individuals?

I know it is only an educated guess but what is the current expected opening date? Still selling pre-opening discounts?

O.K. Now we are talking! I haven't got my investors signed up yet but what are the fuel requirements? I know we are talking some pretty broad estimates but generally how much fuel per hour? Where would we have to go to see one in operation? I know I could email these questions but I think people who read this forum would be interested in this discussion. I would guess by the lack of operational portables still around that it is (was?) a pretty tough business to keep profitable so love of the sport and the desire to help it grow would have to be the driving force. But we would have to at least break even and pay staff more than just tunnel time. I talked to a friend who got to fly at the Fort Bragg tunnel and he called it the closest to heaven he has ever been. There are a lot of people who want that feeling. Thanks Wid

http://www.bodyflightconcepts.com/vertical_wind_tunnel_sales.html I read it to mean you can buy a 10ft diameter 135mph portable tunnel for about $350,000 US. Plus operating cost, personnel, insurance etc. Am I reading it right?