SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT
RIDE FACTS
DESCRIPTION
The only coaster of its kind in the Northeast, SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT, based on the DC comics super Hero Superman, defies the laws of gravity as riders fly head-first through highly-banked curves, spirals and a jaw-dropping, pretzel-shaped, inverted loop at 60 mph.
OPENING DATE
Spring, 2003
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
115 feet
FIRST DROP
100 feet
RIDE ELEMENTS
1 pretzel-shaped inverted loop
1 spiral
1 horseshoe
1 in-line roll
RIDE FEATURES
A pretzel-shaped, inverted loop where trains climb to the top of the figure and dive into the loop close to the ground highlighting the feeling of flying. A sequence of thrilling curves and dives that includes a highly inclined "horseshoe" curve and high-speed spiral. A 360-degree, in-line roll will surprise guests just before entering the station.
TRACK LENGTH
2,759 feet of twisting, looping blue, red and yellow steel
RIDE TIME
Nearly 3 minutes
VEHICLES
Three sleek trains specially designed to carry 28 passengers FLYING four abreast.
SAFETY SYSTEMS
Computer controlled, fail-safe brakes and padded, shoulder/breast harnesses and lap bars assure proper ride safety and comfort.
CAPACITY
1,500 riders per hour
MANUFACTURER
Bolliger & Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland | 