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Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 13th, 2017, 11:37 am
by straightbanana
PvM wrote:
so the seats will be able to rotate it seems. I wonder if it's just for loading/unloading or will they rotate during the ride as well?
They could do an awesome dark ride section with this, let's hope.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 13th, 2017, 11:50 am
by hyyyper
straightbanana wrote:
PvM wrote:
so the seats will be able to rotate it seems. I wonder if it's just for loading/unloading or will they rotate during the ride as well?
They could do an awesome dark ride section with this, let's hope.
I think they will do it in order to get the 'worlds longest' claim. That is the only way I can image it happening. A flyer with the size of Flying Dinosaur or Tatsu probably won't fit in the small area. So by having a darkride section in addition to the coaster section, it'll be relatively easier to make such a long track.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 14th, 2017, 5:15 am
by lol240
Making the pre-lift or launch section a bit longer is a great idea! I assume so!

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 9:27 am
by Paradox
Launch track was spotted at the Vekoma plant!

Strange that it's curved so much.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 10:55 am
by Jcoasters
Yes, what will it be?

Raises so many possibilities, exciting!
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 11:10 am
by hyyyper
Strange indeed. I think there are two possibilities (maybe 3) 1a. A very long launch, entered at a downward angle, leaving at upward angle. 1b multiple launches. Option 2: they are not a launchtrack, but are darkride sections (when the coaches have not yet rotated to flying position).
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 1:56 pm
by straightbanana
^maybe even a round station, although that sounds kinda stupid
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 2:21 pm
by hyyyper
Lol, image a flume/rapid style revolving station

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 19th, 2017, 2:34 pm
by Alee298
The new trains being tested by Vekoma. Have a look
here for trains and other closeups
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 20th, 2017, 3:42 am
by mkingy
hyyyper wrote:
Lol, image a flume/rapid style revolving station

I mean, it's not beyond all posibility right? I'm really not sure what to expect with this ride anymore.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 20th, 2017, 10:28 am
by PvM
well, the radius of these curves looks too tight for a launch section. My best bet is that they are actually pieces of powered sideways track. A turn out of the station perhaps, or indeed a darkride section.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 20th, 2017, 2:31 pm
by skyscraper
hyyyper wrote:
Lol, image a flume/rapid style revolving station

Surely if that was the case, the track would have tyres, not fins?
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 20th, 2017, 4:10 pm
by GerstlCrazy
This is very intriguing. Vekoma finally learned how to keep our eyes on their work. I'm still eager to see how this will operate once complete. The sit-to-fly configuration is all but clear to me, and those trains look interesting. I hope those thin vest straps are comfortable enough for flight.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 21st, 2017, 5:33 am
by lol240
It indeed is the noticeable evolution of Vekoma! They're exactly on the track!

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 22nd, 2017, 1:51 pm
by herman116
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 22nd, 2017, 3:12 pm
by Paradox
Based on some concept art we might know what the truss structure will be.


Credit to
PhantaFriends
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 24th, 2017, 4:26 am
by lol240
^^ + ^ Happy capturing construction pieces! Kudos to them!

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 25th, 2017, 11:37 am
by straightbanana
Different angle of the zero G roll, taken from Colorado adventure

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
August 25th, 2017, 5:56 pm
by Paradox
That looks so good
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

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August 26th, 2017, 4:09 am
by lol240
^^ Kudos to you, too! What a beautiful roll!

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

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August 26th, 2017, 6:47 am
by straightbanana
New track at Vekoma Vlodrop, this track is black (maybe for the inside section).
Also the big curved track with LSM's left Vlodrop and we can hopefully see them at the park soon.



Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
September 1st, 2017, 7:46 pm
by Paradox
And we finally have a testing video that shows the train rotating. It looks so cool.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
September 2nd, 2017, 4:12 am
by lol240
Intriguing techniques are in use, but just stay cool, guys! Excitement!

Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

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September 2nd, 2017, 7:25 am
by GerstlCrazy
Ahhh, I see. Very cool. That will make for a cool "sit to fly" vibe, especially for the start of the ride.
Re: Rookburgh Phantasialand - F.L.Y. Launched Flying Coaster

Posted:
September 2nd, 2017, 12:02 pm
by Dirk_Ermen
Definitely something that would work for darkride section eventually progressing into a flying section.