coaster-mm Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Going to Ferrariworld this thursday. I'm gonna try to make some pictures of construction work going on inside the building...........after a couple of laps on Formula rossa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Are those boats from Hopkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Are those boats from Hopkins? No, those boats are from the devil! What a terrible ride!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFEV Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 No, those boats are from the devil! What a terrible ride!!!! Loved that ride! It was just SO bad! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announced today by Ferrari World (notes courtesy of their Twitter feed): New roller coaster, Flying Aces, will have the world's largest loop (sounds like they are going for YOLO's record) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 A great looping coaster is exactly what the UAE needs! It doesn't look like much has changed at the construction site since my visit two months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 This sounds great, can't wait for more details now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Some stats: - world's tallest loop: 52 m (171 ft) - world's steepest lifthill: 51° Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is planning to become home to the world's steepest steel rollercoaster featuring a starting hill inclined by 51 degrees and the world's tallest loop of 52m (170ft). Named "Flying Aces", the new roller coaster experience is inspired by Italy's 'ace of aces' Count Francesco Baracca, a famous Italian aviator of the 1900's whose legendary Prancing Horse emblem was inherited by Enzo Ferrari. The bi-plane themed coaster is expected to attract thrill seekers from around the world to its gravity-defying loops and swoops. Jesse Vargas, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi said: "There are very few theme parks that have undertaken such a significant expansion as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. At the Arabian Travel Market, we are giving the world just a glimpse of our continuously evolving, Ferrari-inspired entertainment offering. Flying Aces will be another one-of-a-kind ride that you can only find at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Its design and storyline are deeply rooted in the rich history of Ferrari." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Some stats: - world's tallest loop: 52 m (171 ft) - world's steepest lifthill: 51° Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is planning to become home to the world's steepest steel rollercoaster featuring a starting hill inclined by 51 degrees and the world's tallest loop of 52m (170ft). Named "Flying Aces", the new roller coaster experience is inspired by Italy's 'ace of aces' Count Francesco Baracca, a famous Italian aviator of the 1900's whose legendary Prancing Horse emblem was inherited by Enzo Ferrari. The bi-plane themed coaster is expected to attract thrill seekers from around the world to its gravity-defying loops and swoops. Jesse Vargas, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi said: "There are very few theme parks that have undertaken such a significant expansion as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. At the Arabian Travel Market, we are giving the world just a glimpse of our continuously evolving, Ferrari-inspired entertainment offering. Flying Aces will be another one-of-a-kind ride that you can only find at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Its design and storyline are deeply rooted in the rich history of Ferrari." Worlds steepest lift hill seems a strange record to go for. Wouldn't all those Eurofighter vertical lift hills count as steeper? Or can the sky loops claim they have a 180 degree worlds steepest lift hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 If they are going for steepest lift angle between 0 and 90 degrees, they still have those S&S Saxophone coasters to compete with. It's nice to see another record breaker! A high quality looper is exactly what UAE needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDowning Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Haha, this is funny When the FX-Coaster was announced and the same footer rebars where spotted in Ferrari World & Phantasialand everbody thought this would be footer rebar for the SFX Coaster. Turns out it was Intamin all along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 So it will be kinda like Skyrush with a big-a$$ loop? That sounds like a pretty awesome ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Here is the official press release: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Reveals Plans for Record Breaking Roller Coaster at ATM New roller coaster will join ‘Ferrari Driving Experience’, ‘Karting Academy’ and many more exciting attractions recently added at the Ferrari branded theme park Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi revealed one of its exciting upcoming attractions at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The new roller coaster is set to break new world records, and is considered a major addition to the unique theme park’s offering as part of the undergoing large-scale expansion. Already boasting the world’s fastest roller coaster, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is planning to become home to the world’s steepest steel rollercoaster featuring a starting hill inclined by 51 degrees and the world’s tallest loop of 52m (170ft). Named “Flying Aces”, the new roller coaster experience is inspired by Italy’s ‘ace of aces’ Count Francesco Baracca, a famous Italian aviator of the 1900’s whose legendary Prancing Horse emblem was inherited by Enzo Ferrari. The bi-plane themed coaster is expected to attract thrill seekers from around the world to its gravity-defying loops and swoops. Jesse Vargas, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi said: “There are very few theme parks that have undertaken such a significant expansion as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. At the Arabian Travel Market, we are giving the world just a glimpse of our continuously evolving, Ferrari-inspired entertainment offering. Flying Aces will be another one-of-a-kind ride that you can only find at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Its design and storyline are deeply rooted in the rich history of Ferrari.” “We are proud of what Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has achieved over the past five years, and thrilled with the great feedback we’ve been receiving from our guests on all the new experiences introduced at the Park in the past few months. I’m particularly proud of our latest attraction, the Ferrari “Driving Experience”, which has taken immersion into the exclusive world of Ferrari to a brand new height!” Vargas added. The Park’s newest “Driving Experience” gives guests the opportunity to drive a luxurious Ferrari along Yas Island and its surroundings, setting Ferrari World Abu Dhabi apart from all other theme parks. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s indoor electric-powered go-karts at “Karting Academy” have been attracting racing enthusiasts since its launch in November 2014. Guests have been practicing their racing skills while trying to break the lap time record - set by none other than Scuderia Ferrari’s drivers – of 36.6 seconds. Budding adventurers have also been enjoying new attractions at the Park. The recently expanded “Junior Training Camp” now includes many new challenges such as climbing and free fall jumping. Children can also pilot a GT or F1 car on the all new double-tracked “Junior GP” or navigate a remote-controlled boat around the waterways of “Bell’Italia”. In addition to all the new and enhanced Park experience, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has introduced many themed, seasonal festivals over the past few months to further engage its versatile portfolio of visitors from around the world. These include Chinese New Year (February), Festival of Lights (October) and Winterfest (December) that have now become annual fixtures on the Park’s entertainment calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Worlds steepest lift hill seems a strange record to go for. Wouldn't all those Eurofighter vertical lift hills count as steeper? Or can the sky loops claim they have a 180 degree worlds steepest lift hill? That was the first thing that came to my mind. How can it be the worlds steepest lift hill when there are already 90 degree, and 180 degree lift hills??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 This is getting interesting. 3 coasters seem to be going for the same record in the next 2 years. All from different companies. Macks coaster at Lewa World in China is set to have at least a 50m loop. Opening end of this year. Premier's launched coaster at Wanda Hefei also in China is set to have a 55m tall loop opening end of 2016. All 3 sound like good rides too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I guess it is a good record to break because economically it isn't an expensive record to break (unlike tallest coaster) but one that the GP can relate to. The steepest lift hill record... less impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It's like Leviathan/Kingda Ka- World's longest brake run; Desparado- World's fastest air gate; Chiapas-World's fastest switch track/transfer track; Dodonpa- World's strongest trim brake etc; Fury 325-world's heaviest lift chain etc. They can't find a selling point so they forced steepest lift hill into it. But you know it's gotta be good when it's an Intamin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 How exactly is 51* the steepest lifthill? Plenty of 90's out there as everyone is aware, so it makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Are we sure it means lift hill and not first drop? Starting Hill might just be a bad translation. Even then it doesnt make sense unless its 51 degrees beyond vertical. "world’s steepest steel rollercoaster featuring a starting hill inclined by 51 degrees " Maybe they just mean the lift is inclined and it's 51 degrees C outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 ^ How about 129 degrees? Beyond vertical lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 ^ How about 129 degrees? Beyond vertical lift. Again wouldn't a skyloop count as 180 degrees or something like G-Force? Gutterflowers guess makes more sense really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I think we all agree the lift steepness record is pretty ridiculous. The loop one is more interesting, though. It's cool how we had a coaster hold that record for 13 years and now all these gradually taller ones are coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 ^ Was that Dominator or Superman: Krypton Coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 ^ Was that Dominator or Superman: Krypton Coaster? It was Superman: Krypton Coaster. Superman: Krypton Coaster is a Bolliger & Mabillard Floorless Coaster at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas amusement park in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Opened in 2000, Superman: Krypton Coaster was one of the first floorless roller coasters in the world. The well-received ride held the title for the world's tallest vertical loop (145 feet) from its opening until 2013. Source. Dominator is notable for having the fourth-tallest vertical loop in the world at 135 ft (41 m). Only three are larger: Superman: Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas has a 145 ft (44 m) loop, Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain has a 144 ft (44 m) loop and Full Throttle, also at Magic Mountain, has a 160 ft (49 m) loop. It is also the world's longest floorless coaster at 4,210 feet (1,280 m). Source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Looks like Flying Aces has gone vertical. First few supports are up. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Did the press release actually say lift hill, or just starting hill? Cause starting hill could mean first drop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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