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It looks like the calander program they used, the dates can only be edited up to 12 month's in advance. So the fact that the 10th of November is in yellow for 2007 doesn't mean anything. So if you think about it, today is the 10th of November, so yes the 10th of November of 2007 would be shaded in Yellow now. Tomorrow the 11th will be yellow etc...

I rather have a B&M.

No you couldn't hold yourself upside down. If you let go of joystick, the car would just return to the normal position.

As PKIBeast said, it was a combination of both rider error and ride itself. Yes, she was heavily intoxicated during the ride. Due to the lack of a seat divider in the capsule, when she went to flip it upside down, she slid right over to the other side and out she came. Sad, I actually enjoyed Flight Commander. I was fortunate to get to ride the version out at PGA before they got rid of it. Yet another PKI flat ride to bite the dust. - Todd Hey Todd, thanks for the info and for clearning some of that up. I have a question for you, now a days ride manufacturer's reccomend that when a seat is empty the lap bar be down regardless, or thats atleast how the policy at PKI has been in recent years whether thats manufacturer's reccomendation or park policy but wasnt the woman riding Flight Commander riding alone and the seat next to her had the restraint up and thats why she was so easily flung? I dont know if thats true and always took it with a grain of salt but thought maybe you would know. Also, why was PGA's flight trainer removed and did any of the other Taft/Keco parks have these? -Thanks Kings Dominion also had a Flight Trainer. It was called Sky Pilot. I got to ride in 1998 which I believe it was it's last year of operation. I believe Knotts had one too. I use to hate Flight Commander at first, but once I Rode an upside down Pirate Ship I started to really enjoy Flight Commander. Boy do I miss that ride. But to answer your question I did hear that the restraint on the empty seat was left open or not closed all the way. You know something that is sad? I still remember the Flight Commander Spiel. "When the ride comes to a stop a buzzer will sound and the red light above you will switch to green, at this time please push the orange gate forward and board your capsule, thank you and enjoy the ride. To release your restraints push down then push forward push down then push forward". Also dont forget you can view a video of Flight Commander on this site. http://www.pkicentral.com/parkinfo/history/videos.php

Yeah how can PKI still have 0 % of the vote?

I doubt that. The graphics aren't have as good, haven't you seen the videos? The loops look crooked and not even what a real loop looks like.

Trying riding in 7-1 (7th car front row) I find the ride smoother there then anywhere else.

I voted for PKI. But yeah why does it say Paramount's Kings Islands? LOL

I think the roughness does have to do with your height, and where you sit. I'm 6'1'' so my head sticks up away from the OTSR's. I have never thought Vortex as rough. I have rode other Arrow and Vekoma looping coasters are are very rough compared to Vortex. I also got in 26 Vortex rides this year. I averaged about 2 rides+ a visit.

Crocodile Dundee`s Boomerang Bay, I would see them just dropping Crocodile Dundee's name. As far as PAZ, you always just hear it called Action Zone anyway. So there you have it. LOL

Thanks and I voted. I also saw the pics, pretty good ones.

Partially why I'll go to the stalls. LOL I know TMI.

Wow I take it Villian is pretty bad then? Hasn't aged well?

I didn't think Villian was that bad, when I rode it back in 2001. X-flight was pretty cool back then too.

How do you vote for Luke? I clicked on the link but it took me the logo home page.

Looks to me as if they pretty much copied this years schedule, except for opening a weekend later, and instead of closing on Wednesday for Daily operation they are open daily thru that sunday, in August.

There's a first time for everything. I'm not sure though about the whole idea of it myself. I'm not saying I believe it, I'm just saying anything is possible.

It not as far fatched as you think. We thought they were crazy when we heard rumors of Stealth being moved to another park. News flash it happened. Anything is possible, but who knows if X-flight is coming or not.

Yeah I noticed that after I posted. I edited my post at the same time you were posting. Yeah and that last Friday of September the park is open 6pm to 12am as well. But Friday night in October the park is open 7pm till 12am like it was this year.

No the Park opens for weekends only April 21st. They start to open for Daily operation the Wednesday before Memorial day, like last year.

If you go to pki.com and click on calander and flip thru the month's, they have the calander updated for 2007. Park opening April 21st. Not many changes that I can tell. 8pm closings most of Pre-season, and 10pm closing during the summer. One change though the park will open at noon on Saturdays in October. http://www2.paramountparks.com/kingsisland...it_calendar.cfm Or you can click on 2006 calander from PKIC and scroll thru it.

Hey Alien Seed do you have the que music and maestro? Could you upload it to putfile?

You might be a PKI addict if you play PKIC Survivor twice.

Welcome to PKICentral, The Beast fan site of PKI.

I wonder how the relocation of Stealth was handled? Was the cost of moving it to Carowinds part of Carowinds budget for a new ride that year?