TheStig

When will we see the brony convention photos, Adam?

Solidworks, AutoCAD, MatLab, MathCAD and Inventor don't matter.

They are illegal in Alaska.

GCI provides "turn-key" rides, whereas most other companies do not and they use many different companies to produce one ride. We stock all parts for basically anything, and can even provide parts and hardware to other wooden coasters if need be. Staying involved makes sure that not only are the rides taken care of, but also so we can learn how to improve our rides for the future. Having the supplier involved also makes sure that things are done correctly; you wouldn't build an Intamin and go to Vekoma for parts after! I can't really say much about warranties, tech consulting, or rehabs, but that's mostly because I really am not familiar with the process yet from our point of view. Maybe Evan can chime in on this one? That is a pretty tricky question to answer, and I think this also might be a question that Evan can answer, if at all. We do provide some of the smoothest and most twisted rides available, and with proper maintenance they can continue to stay that way. I mean Lightening Racer is still butter smooth even after all of these years! I can't really answer your last question. I will say that if a ride meets the requirements to run the Millennium Flyers that it is an option to replace their existing trains (like Gwazi and Hershey Wildcat). However these requirements are very strict, and some modification is required to run the Millennium flyers. Speaking from a personal standpoint, I did really enjoy the topper track on Georgia Cyclone this year vs last year when it literally tried to kill me! I had to go back to the hotel and nap for most of Deep South Bash!

I can do that. Let me get something typed up and I'll even make it a blog entry!

Does anyone have any questions at all? I can't imagine that out of everyone here that nobody does! While speaking about future projects might be a little touchy and sometimes not possible to answer, I'd be more than happy to answer questions pertaining to being an intern. Even questions about the industry, how to get in to the industry, etc. I'd love to give info on.

This should not effect the normal operation of Thunderhead. Enjoy it over Labor Day weekend! I also posted a new blog entry today. Feel free to check it out, it covers a few interesting things that people don't necessarily think about when it comes to building a roller coaster. Check it out here!

Jack is a legend.

I will do my absolute best! Look for a new blog post in the next day or two. If Kevin doesn't have an account here yet I'll force him to.

Hey I know that guy! Feel free to comment on the blog and I will do my best to answer any questions within reason. Follow along, I'll keep this thread updated!

RCCA got everything but the inversion wrong. RCCA didn't build the inversion...

There is no way I'm reading this report, hoser.

Elissa I'll give you 10 bucks for all of them and be more than happy to dump them the nearest lake for you.

Thing is, I remember vividly that most of the wheel seats had shorter waits and thus I jumped on. I've also been known to be a huge idiot.

I rode this thing ONCE in 2005, and immediately left the park after because I was in so much pain. I sat on a wheel seat too. It was 3 minutes of agonizing pain.

I'm TheStig, I don't need money. And I only eat cheese.

Last time I had to wait for a roller coaster this happened... I'll be buying Fastlane when I visit KD soon.

They should name it "Geoff".

...of one coaster...

Didn't they announce somewhere that it will be a mini Windseeker? I thought I saw that somewhere...

I'll fight you. My mom's E320 wagon has a nifty rear fog light option that lights up a section of the tail lights when activated. It's pretty nice for when people are tailing you and you turn it on, as they assume it's the brake lights. I think I can wire it to my 300E as the switch has a position for it, I just need to put the bulbs in the sockets and run the wires.

Life sucks at age 22. Also I remember reading somewhere that the Rocky Mountain trains were capable of inversions, and this is probably why.

A roll is a pretty interesting choice, however I think it is a much smarter decision that a loop would have been. If it fails or causes problems it would be very easy to convert the structure in to a hill instead. Not saying that it will happen, but it's a solid backup.