Captain Jack Sparrow Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hi all, Long time lurker here on TPR. I'm working on a book right now on Adventureland Long Island and have a few flat rides that I know the name of but cannot find the ride manufacturer or model for. Please help me in identifying the few that I couldn't find on the Web. Up first is the Moon Taxi. Any ideas as to who manufactured it and what model it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 That looks like a Satellite Jet. They were manufactured by Kasper Klaus, who also made the similar Roto Jet and Strato Jet. Not sure of the differences off-hand, but I know I've read about 'em somewhere. The Flat Joint shows one with a similar centerpiece. Also, here's a "less fortunate" Satellite Jet operating at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 ^ Yikes! I can't believe they allow it to operate with missing planes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 ^It looks like the missing planes are on opposite sides, so at least it will be balanced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I don't know when that photo was taken but when I visited in July the same two vehicles were missing. Classic flat ride enthusiasts should be very happy that the Rock-O-Plane isn't in the same state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 ^I've seen it with varying rockets removed, but the last two or so seasons I want to say it's been those two missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jack Sparrow Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thank you all so much! Now, how about this Ferris Wheel? It looks like a Chance wheel to me! Any ideas as to who the manufacturer is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 ^Chance generally has thicker supports and deeper gondolas on their wheels, and I don't think they make one that short. Do you have any other pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jack Sparrow Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 I plugged away for a little while longer and believe that it's a Sartori. http://www.sartoriamusement.com/en/prodotti_dettagli.asp?ID=51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Since I haven't been able to find this ride at - all - in either description or photos, here's a rough drawing of this retro flat ride I remember at our annual fair in the late 1950s-1960s. The top drawing is as it looks like when you see it. Think of it as a Minion on it's side. But all metal, like its made of aluminum, flecked with what look like holes but were actually lights for it. There's a front door that slides open. And ramp up to the door. The middle drawing shows the inside of it. It is basically a portable haunted swing, with an added feature inside, as the two seating circles also turn, while the whole structure is spinning! Third drawing, top view. It is a basic all metal haunted swing with spinning seats inside. Anybody know what this was actually called, with any photos to match? Thanks in advance! Front view, inside front view, top inside view. Whatsit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 ^The bottom drawing looks like either E.T. or the robot from Rocky IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 ^ Ha, ha very true. But what the heck is/was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Any idea what the big difference between the sattilite jet ride and the chance radar is besides the manufacturer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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