Ok, let's think.
So is The Beast, Racer, Blue Streak, what was Big Dipper, not to mention Leap the Dips, which is probably older than your great grandparents!
And? Vortex, Adventure Express are still operating, not to mention the dozens of others out there! Before you ask, S&S does support old Arrow Rides.
1. You must have, Flight Deck is one of the most efficiant rides in the park, the only time I saw it closed was halfway through KICentral day and in the mornings in Fall because of the tempurature.
2. Flight Deck has an experation date? Excuse me, but I thought that was limited to foods, which cannot be revived year after year by excellent mantinence, and can be used more than once.