KingRCT3 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 As soon as I read the flying coaster rumor for Phantasialand I thought about this prototype! I guess Phanta was really happy with Raik and decided to order another coaster from them, this time on a larger scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 ^ For the love of all that is holy, put it on the other side of the park. Winjas is the only reason to turn left at the main courtyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiex Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 ^ For the love of all that is holy, put it on the other side of the park. Winjas is the only reason to turn left at the main courtyard. The coaster is rumored to go to the upcoming Rookburgh area which is being built right next to Wuze Town (where Winjas is) so you might get your wish. Also no love for Hollywood Tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Also no love for Hollywood Tour? I figured the world's greatest dark ride needed no introduction. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDowning Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just as a reminder here. Loopings.nl is not exactly a reliable source. Or to be more precise, the opposite of that. So take that info with a grain of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Edit: Now i seen what they did at April 11th , i thinnk the test-chassis is gonna have only 1 "real" pivot point. Edit : here u can see an close up look at the test chassis with the extra added weights and pivot points better then in the pictures i put up before. Here a video i shot today : Edited April 11, 2017 by MrRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Here a short video of today April 11th 2017 : and 2 pictures from "before" and "after", they added some kind of pivotpoint with contactplates. "before" "after" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Edit : added pictures Not much to see in this update : "before" "after" Short video : (part of the test-chassis) (contact-plate and bearing holder) (rear view of contact-plate and bearing holder, notice the threadends going into the test-chassis) (contact-plate and bearingholder from another angle) (cover and mounting surface for rotatingplatform) (needs only a bearing closingcap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 This might help to understand : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoBruz199 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 From what it looks like, we might be looking at a potential mix between a roller coaster and a power surge, just with electrically powered spinning instead of gravity powered. This looks interesting. Keep the updates coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 In my mind I've wondered if you could do a "Ghetto Harry Potter" type dark ride like this with a similar, but reduced range of movement. Basically have the cars travelling sideways through the scenes, rotating as needed to provide side to side movements (Eg in front of projection domes) For sections like the whomping willow, the track would just bank upwards so you are on your back more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Testing in progress @ Vekoma Vlodrop : All the info and pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rill'o'beily Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Could be something like this : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 Yesterday they did some tests, sorry no vids. Today no test, but have some pictures of the turn device with red handkerchief zo they can see if it does turn. All the info and images (incl video) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 This is a video from May 11th : They placed a lot of "wrapped" used testing pieces of track and supports to block "some" of the view for geeks like me to take a peek at it. All the info, pictures and video's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Did a quick visit today Jun 14th 2017, shot a very short video of the test train going through the twist and returning to the starting position. Nothing visable new to the train. All the info and pictures : here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I am starting to think that this is the prototype for the launched flying coaster F.L.Y. At Phantasialand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I'm not in any way seeing how this looks like a flying coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 On page 24 aren't the trains in the flight position ? I believe the carriages will rotate for boarding/unloading . Just speculation but with Phantasialand about to build the worlds longest flying coaster, and something never before seen , I thought it might be a possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I'm not in any way seeing how this looks like a flying coaster. When the track is rotated at 90°, the seats are upright. You can have the station, and why not a dark-ride part. When the track is upside down like a inverted coaster, the seats rotate on a vertical axis and are now in flying position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 In this video (made by me) u can see how the transitions works : Its not confirmed by Phantasialand or Vekoma at this moment. All pictures and video's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscoasters Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Ahh. Makes sense now. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I just removed a lot of bickering from this thread. I have no desire to do this again. Please respect Vekoma's wishes regarding this project--and cut out the name calling. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) On the website from Vekoma is added this text : Unique benefits of our flying Dutchman Passengers will be tilted while riding, which will save time and increase capacity. Immediately after the crest of the lift, when the train rotates, the passenger will experience the sensational feeling of getting into a flying position and the sudden height they will be exposed to. On the lift, because of the lift angle the gaU (guest accommodation Unit) remains in upright position, allowing for a spectacular view over the park emergency evacuation on the lift is quite simple; the gaU is already in upright position. The stairs on both sides of the lift will guide the passengers safely to the ground. Experience cutting edge roller coaster technology with our Flying Dutchman coaster. Seems this is from the Normal Flying Dutchman coaster and has NOTHING to do with F.L.Y. upcoming in Phantasialand. Edited July 20, 2017 by MrRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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