technfxrick Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 It was announced 4 years ago today (october 8th) at PPP so its definately getting up there. But then again wasnt RFII planned for almost a decade before that was finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah, but I think the big difference between RFII and Flying Turns is that once construction started, it actually finished in one off season. I love Knoebels as much as the next person, but I agree this is getting kind of ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This has got to be the record for the worlds longest construction. Maybe for a coaster. I know the Milan Cathedral took 500 years to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yeah, but I think the big difference between RFII and Flying Turns is that once construction started, it actually finished in one off season. I love Knoebels as much as the next person, but I agree this is getting kind of ridiculous. I think ridiculous is a bit of an understatement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I don't think it's ridiculous at all. I think they shouldn't have put an opening date on the coaster since they knew they were doing something that hasn't been done in a very long time. Didn't they only have documents from one Flying Turns ride to go by? I hope they get things worked out and I'll give them all the time they need to make it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 This has got to be the record for the worlds longest construction. http://www.rcdb.com/1870.htm Orphan Rocker beats it by about 18 years... Flying Turns is based off of a defunct ride concept and Knoebels is just trying to get the bugs fixed out of it. Chances are there are a LOT of bugs to fix so it's gonna take a while before this thing actually opens to the public... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 ^ Wow and that is still not open after 20 years? I wonder if they finally just scrapped it. Anyway, I would hope Flying Turns would be open by next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 ^ Nope! The ride is still standing and still under construction... Sad because it actually looks like a really fun ride. Especially going that turn going over the cliff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technfxrick Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Actually Vertigorama might hold the record http://www.rcdb.com/1506.htm Thats been under construction for 27 years. Track's done, Just no electrical system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 ^ I don't believe SBNO qualifies as still underconstruction. The other one has had work done as recently as 2004 and is listed by RCDB as "under construction" not "SBNO since 1983" Anyway, I hope knobels can get all the kinks ironed out. If it does open, I'll try to get there within the first couple weeks, because I have a feeling it will be closed for refurbishment fairly quickly and fairly often, if they keep it operating at all. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 At this point I'd hate to see the construction costs on this thing. I'm at the point at emailing the park and seeing what is holding them up and what they still need to complete. If anyone is going to Knoebels tomorrow, hopefully we might find out what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm at the point at emailing the park and seeing what is holding them up and what they still need to complete. Personally, I think the people at the park are tired of constantly having people ask them, "When is Flying Turns going to be done???" and have already said multiple times that "the ride will be done when it's done." I don't think there's much else they could tell you beyond what they've posted on the site. That said, I'm definitely hoping for a positive update at PPP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertot3710 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 ^ I agree. On Facebook, for almost every message they post, there's usually at least one comment on FT. A few times I've responded telling the people that the park's doing it's best and it will be open when it's ready. And I can't imagine the amount of emails they get asking them when it will be ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Flying Turns is quickly turning into the roller coaster equivalent of Duke Nukem Forever. However, I really want to see this completed, operational and successful. But then again, I said that about Duke Nukem Forever back in 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S. Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Mike Boodley of GCI fame is now on the FT team. In what capacity, and since when, I have no idea. Dick didn't elaborate, and nobody bothered to ask. Dick said that the first of the next-generation trains is supposed to arrive in two weeks, although I think I've heard that before. He also said that he'd open it in December if it was ready. I think I heard that two years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 Can we change the sub header for this subject from "They are resurrecting a classic ride!" to "Opening fall 2013"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Can we change the sub header for this subject from "They are resurrecting a classic ride!" to "Opening fall 2013"? Seriously. The ride itself will become a classic ride by the time it opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm at the point at emailing the park and seeing what is holding them up and what they still need to complete. Don't do this. Seriously. This is the last thing the park needs is to hear from some random person they don't know asking them "what's holding it up" as though they don't already know. Here's a thought...I'll bet the ride might get open faster if they didn't have to answer some pointless emails. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 ^ Nope! The ride is still standing and still under construction... Sad because it actually looks like a really fun ride. Especially going that turn going over the cliff... (Orphan Rocker) Standing, yes - under construction, no - I had a look at this while I was in Australia, and it's rusted beyond belief in certain areas, with the "car" (if you can call it that, it didn't have a seat) looking in a particularly bad way. I reckon it's a safe bet that this ride will NEVER open now. Shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgb60 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Dick mentioned that Mike Boodley had been involved with the Turns for the last 6 months or so. I wonder if the changes to the brake run and final lift were based on his input. I don't know whether his involvement includes design of the cars. I'm as disappointed as the next person that this ride hasn't opened yet, but just a reminder to the "kids" in here: Parks owe you nothing beyond the usual business transactions. You give them money, they'll let you go on rides, play a game, eat a hot dog. They'll keep the place generally clean and safe. Most will even let you rent a parking space for the whole time you're there. They're not required to provide you with a new multi-million dollar coaster every year, record breaking this or record breaking that, and they're certainly not obligated to tell you when ride X will be open, or why it isn't open on such and such date. Do you think Knoebels is deliberately not opening this ride just to tick you off? Don't you think they're as frustrated, if not more, than you are that the ride isn't open yet? They're the ones not making money off the investment. What are you losing? A credit? They probably didn't realize up front how difficult it would be to bring the ride up to modern construction and safety standards without sacrificing the original ride quality. Actually, wasn't one of the problems with a previous version of the cars that the ride was too wild and random? Here's my personal totally unofficial explanation for why the ride isn't open: American fat asses weigh a lot more than they did when the original FT's were open in the 1930s. They have to figure out a way to haul 400-500 extra lbs down the course without the train flipping over or jumping out of the trough. *Disclaimer: The previous opinion may not be shared by Knoebels Grove or the owners of this website.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCoasterny Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Knoebels has posted pictures on their facebook page of the new Flying Turns chassis. It looks quite heavy duty!!! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/photo.php?pid=9598060&id=207828210550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S. Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Wow! Much more professional-looking than the prototypes, but I wonder how such a heavy thing is going to treat the track? Hopefully the wheels are soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCoasterny Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 (edited) I heard over at rrc: Barbara Knoebel passed away Friday afternoon (Nov. 27th) Tentative services are scheduled at Elysburg Presbyterian Church on Friday evening (12/4) with a viewing and a service Saturday (12/5) at 11:00. There will be a viewing prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested that donations to be made in her name to Give Kids the World. Edited May 1, 2010 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 This is really sad news...may she rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 My thoughts go out to her husband, Dick and everyone else in the Knoebels family which includes the employees. Barbara was a sweetheart and will be missed. At least she isn't suffering anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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