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Construction and Engineering for
Freefall Simulator / Vertical Wind Tunnel / Skydive Simulator / Indoor Skydiving |
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Near Zurich-Airport in Switzerland we are operating Europe's first BodyFlying-facility. Until today more than 200'000 ladies and gentlemen have learned to fly here. Since 1991, over 300'000 flight-lessons have been taught. Our second facility was installed during 1996 and 1997 for a garden exhibition in Germany. The third facility has been sold to an army in the Middle East and is operational since September 1998. The installations in Switzerland, Germany and the Middle East are "Open-Air", which means we work with fresh air. |
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In 2005 we have delivered and installed the technical
components and have provided the entire engineering for „the worlds largest
wind tunnel“ in Bedford/UK. The flight chamber has a diameter of 5 meters
and a flying height of 8 meters. The job was to convert a former science
wind tunnel into a fully re-circulated indoor skydiving simulator. Most of
the existing wind tunnel structure could be re-used – all the technical
components were replaced, with new, state of the art equipment. |
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Both the indoor and the open air systems can be manufactured with an open air stream (open jet) with cushions for falling protection or with a wall-to-wall air stream. In warm regions we recommend the open air system, as it is cheaper to be built and to operate and the flying-height is not limited. The indoor-system makes sense in regions with long and cold winters or on properties with high noise restrictions. The re-circulated wall-to-wall indoor system is also recommend for facilities, which are mainly catering to the skydiving community. |
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That's how BodyFlying works: |
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With a specially designed 5 blade propeller we produce a strong, regulated air stream. On this air stream people can fly with the freefall technique skydiver use. BodyFlying is something women, men and children can do. The start is always from the ground on the safety net. An instructor is assisting the beginners to start and is present during all the lessons to supervise the students. BodyFlying is not very difficult, which means that most people can hold themselves in the air stream during the first lesson. After a few flights they are able to fly easy figures. But also people who do not have a lot of talent have great fun and enjoy flying in the wind. |
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The cost to build a BodyFlying-Facility depends on the system you require. |
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All materials are of first quality and new. Wherever possible, standard products are used to ensure easy maintenance and high reliability. Certain components, mainly in the aerodynamic field, were specially developed for our applications. Our noise insulation system is unique worldwide and is used on all possible configurations. The power of the air stream can be regulated progressively. The equipment is easy to operate. The operator can obtain all information on the current performance of the equipment at any time. |
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The "open-air" building has an ideal size of approx. 17 x 17 x 15 meters. The indoor system has a height of approx. 25 meters. Up to a certain level these measurements can be changed and can be adjusted to the local building laws and possibilities. Generally the propeller can be operated by diesel, natural gas or electricity. |
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As soon as we have the possible building dimensions, we can start to plan the project. The cost for the planning depend on how detailed it has to be done. The average planning cost are € 15'000.00 to € 20'000.00 for an open air simulator. For the indoor system the costs for the planning are from € 30'000.00. With the received documents you or your architect can make the construction drawings and apply for the building permissions. From the date you order we shall need approx. eight to ten month for an open-air-installation and not less than 1 year for an indoor wind tunnel to produce, ship, install and test. |
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Be aware that a BodyFlying facility is a major investment – financing the project is more demanding than anything else – you will need a lot of own or venture capital to be able to finance the facility. |
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We get contacted for freefall simulators from all over the world and therefore have to concentrate on the serious requests. It only makes sense to go further with the idea to install a vertical wind tunnel if you are able to finance a (multi) million dollar project. |
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We hope to have given you a first overview to make your decisions about BodyFlying Freefall Simulators. |
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With kind regards and fly high |
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