Josh Linn Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 MOTHER OF GOD IT'S ALIVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Wow...eight years in the making. I was in middle school when this thing got announced, and now I'm about to graduate college! Can't wait to get up there next year to finally give it a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwgbdork Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 so..... who had 2013 in the office pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 The one year that I can't go to Phall Phunfest, Flying Turns opens. Â I have terrible luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but while it's cool that it's finally open, I have no desire to get up there right away to ride it. The line for this is going to be among the worst in amusement park history, and who knows how reliable the ride will be in daily operation. Combined with the fact that the crowd at PPP is, um, not the best humanity has to offer, there's no way I'd go up there just for this. Will be curious to hear how lines are for other stuff, especially the Phoenix, if this is indeed open for PPP. Â I guess I'm not one of those people that must be "first" on a ride. If it's not going to lead to more money and/or more sex, I don't see the point in being "first" or whatever. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013  I guess I'm not one of those people that must be "first" on a ride. If it's not going to lead to more money and/or more sex, I don't see the point in being "first" or whatever.  dt  Same. I'd rather wait until they really work the kinks out before riding. But I do wish Knoebels well and I hope all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I've been meaning to go to Knoebels forever, I guess this might be an OK opportunity. Not going for PPP, but will head out there next Saturday if Flying Turns is still running then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Should we start taking bets on the line for tomorrow? Keeping in mind that Gatekeeper had a four hour line on opening day running three trains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I imagine something similar to that. While Flying Turns has a smaller hourly output than Gate Keeper, Cedar Point is also much larger than Knoebels. I could see lines up to six hours for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 For $500 I'll drive the 4 hours it takes to get there and hold somebody's spot in line for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but while it's cool that it's finally open, I have no desire to get up there right away to ride it. The line for this is going to be among the worst in amusement park history, and who knows how reliable the ride will be in daily operation. Combined with the fact that the crowd at PPP is, um, not the best humanity has to offer, there's no way I'd go up there just for this. Will be curious to hear how lines are for other stuff, especially the Phoenix, if this is indeed open for PPP. I guess I'm not one of those people that must be "first" on a ride. If it's not going to lead to more money and/or more sex, I don't see the point in being "first" or whatever.  dt  For me it's not about being first, it's just that I've been waiting so damn long to ride this thing that I want to go ASAP. Plus it's only a 15 minute drive for me, so it's not like I'm committing an entire day to it.  EDIT: The park's opening at noon tomorrow, correct? The calendar on their website is only showing that it's the covered bridge festival and doesn't show any times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Should we start taking bets on the line for tomorrow? Keeping in mind that Gatekeeper had a four hour line on opening day running three trains... I'll start the bidding with 7 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm going to throw out five and a half hours. Also going to throw out there thirty laps taken before a break down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'm going to throw out five and a half hours. Also going to throw out there thirty laps taken before a break down. Is it really fair to be taking bets on how long it's going to take to break down? Seriously, I think many of us are all a bit in shock and awe that it's actually open. Â Think before you post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chroniq Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Here's a photo I took on September 22nd when the ride was still in Beta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 *Shed's A Tear* Hopefully a PN trip is in the works! Anyone who got to ride this is lucky. Lines must be ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Can't believe this ride has finally opened to guests... We were supposed to ride it during the East Coast Trip in 2008, when I was still in High School. I've graduated college since then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks to Kyle who was at the park tonight for the Flying Turns opening, we have a few pics! Â Kyle's review of the ride (taken from exactly what he texted me): Â "Ride is a lot of fun. Progressively tighter turns. Total giggle fest. Nothing scary or intense. They organize so the heaviest rider is in front, lightest in back. Has to do with the whipping of the back car staying in control." Â Another member, Dave H has this to say: "Flying Turns was a lot of fun. Lots of laughing, and everyone enjoyed it. No, it wasn't super intense or anything, but a solid ride. Didn't take any pictures, because I didn't bring my camera, and my phone takes CRAPPY nighttime pics. I'll try to get some tomorrow." (His full report on the next page) Â It was dark and so are the photos, but here goes... Â Here is the most recent POV shot by the park: Here was the line at opening. Not sure how long it was because they had to shut the ride down for a while due to a rainstorm. Take a look at the trains! Loading platform for the ride. They were running, I think, 4 trains tonight. "Flight on time..." (There is a joke about it taking seven years here, but honestly, I won't say it because I'm sure a lot of us are just happy that it's open!) Going up the lift out of the station. You can sit single or tandem seating... There are scales at each boarding station and the weight limit is 400lbs. If you're group is over, you won't get the green light. Another look at the trains... Some of the first public riders ever!!! Thank you for flying! We hope this is a HUGE success!!! Edited October 5, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Now Orphan Rocker needs to open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) There are scales at each boarding station and the weight limit is 400lbs. If you're group is over, you won't get the green light. Â It will be a blast to see this feature in action during some coaster club events. Edited October 5, 2013 by Ed Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Now that this one is open, how long until the next one? And how long will Flying Turns be open at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 If any of our TPR members are going to be at Knoebels this weekend, shoot me an email or message me on Facebook. We'd love to have you guys send us some photos & video so we can update as the weekend goes on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Just rode it three times tonight. And well over a dozen rides on Phoenix with absolutely no wait! We got way more rides in than we'll be able to get tomorrow for PPP! Â Flying Turns was a lot of fun. Lots of laughing, and everyone enjoyed it. No, it wasn't super intense or anything, but a solid ride. Didn't take any pictures, because I didn't bring my camera, and my phone takes CRAPPY nighttime pics. I'll try to get some tomorrow. Â Tonight was originally a private event with an invitation only guest list, but they decided to open it up. Within minutes, it was all over the net, and enthusiasts in the area for PPP showed up all night. I'm not sure which clubs were included in the event, but we got in with our ACE cards. They gave us free rides on both Flying Turns and Phoenix until just after 10 PM. They also gave us free hot dogs and drinks. As always, Knoebels was awesome to enthusiasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Awesome to see flying turns is open finally. Not that I needed a reason to go back to Knoebels but now I have a nice bonus when I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 A 400lb weight limit for the train... Â Does that result into the fact that heavier people can forget to ride this rightaway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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