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Flying Turns

Knoebels Amusement Park

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Knoebels Amusement Park has completed another project to recreate a modern day version of the classic Flying Turns "bobsled" wooden roller coaster from the early 1900s. Flying Turns features unique three car trains that are not attached to a track. Instead, the train rolls down a U-shape wood trough that resembles a bobsled course. Since the train is not restricted by a track, each ride on the Flying Turns should be a unique experience.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2013 Wood Bobsled John Fetterman
  • Height
    50
    feet
  • Length
    1,300
    feet
  • Top Speed
    24
    miles per hour
  • Number Of Trains
    3 - 6 passenger
     
  • Train Designer
    Dynamic Design, Larson Intl.
     

Flying Turns Facts & History

The original plans were for five car trains, but after many revisions the park finally settled with three-car trains.

January 2006 – Construction begins on recreating this classic wooden coaster.

Opening date: October 5, 2013

Train has three cars with one row each, seating two inline per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 42 inches tall

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