39 replies to this topic

[swoopgaz]

I heard that it has been approved finally and is going ahead at the chosen location..

[Geoff Munday]

Still beleive it, when I see it......

[Sadist]

Believe it when I've spent the $$ and flying in it - sorry Uncle Paul, didn't see your post til just after I posted.

http://www.westernwe...=component

[Terry Wahlen]

So close to my home.

Hope they vote it up!

T

[Kenton]

http://www.westernwe...-skydiving-plan

I agree Eloy will be cheaper per hour. EVERYTHING is cheaper in the US. But I don't have to lose 2 weeks of work to travel to Penrith

[Uncle Paul]

Kenton, on 01 February 2012 - 10:52 AM, said:

http://www.westernwe...-skydiving-plan

I agree Eloy will be cheaper per hour. EVERYTHING is cheaper in the US. But I don't have to lose 2 weeks of work to travel to Penrith

...and a 2 hour flight is better than a 13 hour flight

[MattyHylander]

Does anyone know what the specs are supposed to be on this thing?
Size, power, retic etc?

[hunty]

i would assume it would be the same specs as the singapore one.
16.4ft recirc with a/c

[Matt Hill]

Well the picture in the article shows a recirculating type, generating "150 miles" of air...

Still, like most others, I believe it when I see it, further, It would probably be cheaper to go to Eloy for a camp than what it would be to go to Penrith.

I mean $750/hr, ~$60/night accommodation cant really go wrong there!  But a a few hours door to door vs a whole day plus not having to take a few weeks leave doesnt hurt...  Weigh up the options once they present themselves...

[Squeak]

Matt Hill, on 02 February 2012 - 08:39 AM, said:

Well the picture in the article shows a recirculating type, generating "150 miles" of air...

Still, like most others, I believe it when I see it, further, It would probably be cheaper to go to Eloy for a camp than what it would be to go to Penrith.

I mean $750/hr, ~$60/night accommodation cant really go wrong there!  But a a few hours door to door vs a whole day plus not having to take a few weeks leave doesnt hurt...  Weigh up the options once they present themselves...

Way to support local skydivers trying to bring a tunnel to OZ

[Matt Hill]

I support ME before I support anyone else financially.

Besides, who says this is a skydiving operation?

[MattyHylander]

Just think though, say it costs double....... $1500 an hour...... You can go and whack out an hour a month, whatever, without having to take leave from work etc.

It may cost a bit more, but at least you can use your leave to go to boogies then!!!!!

[Squeak]

Matt Hill, on 02 February 2012 - 10:06 AM, said:

I support ME before I support anyone else financially.

Besides, who says this is a skydiving operation?

where did i say it's a skydiving operation? I said support SKYDIVERS trying to breing a tunnel to OZ

[Geoff Munday]

MattyHylander, on 02 February 2012 - 10:38 AM, said:

Just think though, say it costs double....... $1500 an hour...... You can go and whack out an hour a month, whatever, without having to take leave from work etc.

It may cost a bit more, but at least you can use your leave to go to boogies then!!!!!

A bit more cost is double. It only costs about $2000 to get to Eloy. If you plan on 8 - 10 hrs, then it sounds shit loads cheaper. (Apart from the fact that you might have low class instuctors). I've done most of my tunnel time with Arizona Airspeed, but during a recent holiday to Singapore, had a go in their tunnel. Was very dissapointed in the lack of skill of their "instructors". I ended up doing solo drill jumps.

[hunty]

Kris Reynolds and Kurmit are at Singapore? they're awesome? Kris was on the 108way HD and helped write the 8-way VFS dive pool

[Sadist]

Think you might find Geoff prefers his flat flying to sit or head down, for now at least
I'm with Geoff though, coaches make a massive difference to your time, will be interesting to see who gets the slots at Penrith.

[hunty]

Ahh flatties, i thought they were extinct lol

[Geoff Munday]

hunty, on 03 February 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

Ahh flatties, i thought they were extinct lol

Nah, some of us old schoolers still around.

Fingers crossed for good flat and freefly coaches if it gets built. I'll be there.

[jon]

Geoff Munday, on 03 February 2012 - 03:04 PM, said:

hunty, on 03 February 2012 - 10:56 AM, said:

Ahh flatties, i thought they were extinct lol

Nah, some of us old schoolers still around.

Fingers crossed for good flat and freefly coaches if it gets built. I'll be there.

Don't know about coaching but I'll put my hand up to be the guy that cleans the blood, sweat and tears off the mesh if there is such a position!!
Yeah baby... free tunnel time

[Goodtime]

Sadist, on 03 February 2012 - 08:37 AM, said:

Think you might find Geoff prefers his flat flying to sit or head down, for now at least
I'm with Geoff though, coaches make a massive difference to your time, will be interesting to see who gets the slots at Penrith.

I can think of a few flash NSW based Freeflyers who would be jumping at the chance to get a job if it eventuates.. Ill definitely be putting in some time there!