Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[Rollercoaster Rider]

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Was it just me or were they kinda slow in November and December? I would've imagined more track up by now considering good weather.

[Mr. Starr]

Looks like they've started the lift hill today!

 

www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica/rides/XFlight.aspx

[ThrillTV]

They just removed another piece of track from the truck. I'm not sure if they will get another piece up today but we should see another 2-3 pieces or more up tomorrow.

[kumba830]

That lift looks steep, very steep.... Or is that just typical for wing riders?

[Jerrykoala2112]

I wanna say that Raptor's lift is pretty steep as well. Judging from other wing riders, it does seem typical of them to have steeper lift hills. And I seriously can't wait to ride this thing in May, it's just been so long since a new (major) roller coaster has been added to the park.

 

 

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[ilrider]

I noticed how steep that lift hill looks too. Can't wait! I will have to take a couple more drive-bys once the lift is completed.

[belo777]

Turning out to be a very cool looking ride! I can't wait to ride it.

[sfgam#1]

Wow, that looks amazing! I'm excited to see the whole lift hill go up and I really hope the water thing is true !!!

[biker7766]

No, I just checked through the darkness and they didn't put up another lift piece. But, there is always a tomorrow!

[ThrillTV]

A truck with the top section of the lift is on site. If they brought it on already we may see them complete the lift today.

[Mr. Starr]

Looks awesome today!

[sfgamguy]

When you drive by now you can see the lifthill peaking out. Offseasen needs to end...

[Jerrykoala2112]

I think it's funny that the lift hill is now above the viewing of the webcam. It makes the ride look taller than it really is, but that's fine with me!

 

[sfgam#1]

Wow I think x-flight is turning out to be much more taller than I thought.

[nitro4ever]

Wow I think x-flight is turning out to be much more taller than I thought.

Much taller than I thought too. I thought it would have a smaller lift hill, that was the way it seemed in the renderings.

[sfgam#1]

Lol, well I just thought about it like this, It's only 7 feet shorter than American eagle!

[ilrider]

Lol, well I just thought about it like this, It's only 7 feet shorter than American eagle!

 

Yep, that's what I use as a point of comparison as well.

[sfgam#1]

And then I say to myself THATS REALLY TALL LOL! So there is no way we're going too see the whole lift hill on the webcam!

[sfgam33]

They may angle the camera up more in order to view it, who knows?? ... However, Im pretty sure SFGAm will take tomorrow seriously if its crowned meaning expect to see a topping off ceremony deal on their FB page, which will be exciting to see high res pics over webcam.

[vacoaster09]

X-flight has been topped out check out the webcame on the website

[deathbydinn]

Looks like the first half of the twist into the first drop is up as well!

[sfgam33]

Congratulations to my beautiful park on our new skyline!! Im a little excited can you tell? haha Heres a video a sfgamworld member (Rob) posted :

Edited February 1, 2012 by mcjaco

[jedimaster1227]

Six Flags Great America has sent us a press release including tons of photos of today's milestone in the construction of X Flight.

 

Get Ready to Take Flight! Construction is underway for the Gurnee, IL theme park’s newest addition, X Flight, a ground-breaking wing coaster scheduled to open May 2012. Crews have just completed adding the highest point to the coaster’s track, the top of the 12-story drop.

 

X Flight will take riders on a flight that defies gravity, with no track above or below them. Riders sit in pairs, suspended on either side of the track with their feet dangling, as they begin their climb up a 12-story plunge launching them into speeds of 55mph through 3,000 feet of intense drops and five inversions, including a barrel roll and zero-g roll. One of the most adrenaline-pumping moments on the ride is an extreme fly-through where the coaster speeds straight toward a structure, before making a last-minute vertical flip to fit through a keyhole cut-out.

 

X Flight is designed by acclaimed Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, who also designed Six Flags Great America favorites: Raging Bull, SUPERMAN: Ultimate Flight and BATMAN: The Ride. The wing coaster will make its home in the County Fair section of the park. Construction began this past Fall. X Flight is scheduled to open Spring of 2012.

 

Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with 14 heart-pounding roller coasters, a free 20-acre water park, spectacular shows, a nighttime illuminated parade and three children’s themed areas.

[UrbanLegend]

^Looks pretty exciting! I'll be going to Great America this summer; can't wait to wait in line for hours for this!

 

That last photo made me think of two questions, though: How are they going to add the next piece? It doesn't seem like there's anything against which they can guywire that hanging piece. Is there a second crane? Also, what the heck is that one sideways support immediately to the left of the crane for? I thought X-Flight was going to roll out to the right like the Swarm.

[cal1br3tto]

They sure do know how to make it sound exciting. Actually, as a Bolliger & Mabillard fan, I bet I'll enjoy it. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the layout come to life.