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Flying Coaster

Elitch Gardens

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Flying Coaster has been relocated to Luna Park at Coney Island..

This was the first Flying coaster from Zamperla installed in a park in North America. Flying Coaster has seven cars, each holding four passengers riding in a flying position. Every one is afforded an unobstructed view of Elitch Gardens as they ride the unique spiral lift to a height of 56 feet to begin the fun.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2002 Steel Flying Zamperla
  • Height
    56
    feet
  • Length
    1,282
    feet
  • Top Speed
    26
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    2
    upside down elements
  • G-force
    3.3
    G's
  • Ride Time
    50 seconds
    minutes : seconds
  • Number Of Trains
    7 - 4 passenger
     

Flying Coaster Facts & History

Zamperla Volare production model roller coaster.

Features: 207-foot long spiral lift hill

Inversions: Two Heartline Rolls

2011 – Relocated to Luna Park (Brooklyn, NY) and renamed Soarin' Eagle

2008-2010 – Standing-But-Not-Operating (SBNO)

Individual car has one row each, seating four abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 50 inches tall

Where to Coast

Visit Elitch Gardens to ride this roller coaster.

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