kingcobra84 Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 Does Anyone know whats going on with flight deck because it is in very bad shape Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 It's been Like that for a while. It'll stay. It could use some touching up, but I doubt KI will want rid of it. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 I think you mean it's in bad "aesthetic" shape. While it could definitely use some painting and touching up, experts inspect it regularly to make sure it's completely safe for riders. Safety is the first priority at Kings Island. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 I think you mean it's in bad "aesthetic" shape. While it could definitely use some painting and touching up, experts inspect it regularly to make sure it's completely safe for riders. Safety is the first priority at Kings Island. I thought nickles were? Quote
JAHill Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 As long as it runs, and is still standing, I am fine with it. I think it looks rather tasteful as the color gray. It gives it a sort of 'military' feel. By this, I am talking about how many military planes are the same color as the track. Quote
Justin_M17 Posted October 4, 2008 Posted October 4, 2008 I like it. It's a great coaster to go on when you just want a calm ride that doesn't beat the living crap out of you...*Cough* AE *Cough* And also...it's one of the few coasters that actually seems faster in the front seat. Quote
Monroe Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 I think you mean it's in bad "aesthetic" shape. While it could definitely use some painting and touching up, experts inspect it regularly to make sure it's completely safe for riders. Safety is the first priority at Kings Island. I thought nickles were? $700b? I think he has moved on to dimes now, or was that dollars? Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 I believe it was Senator Dirksen who famously said "A billion here and a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking real money." http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/histor...irksen_Dies.htm Quote
kingcobra84 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Posted October 5, 2008 Does S&S Power still supply parts for it? Quote
kingcobra84 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Posted October 5, 2008 It's been Like that for a while. It'll stay. It could use some touching up, but I doubt KI will want rid of it. Why do people keep saying ki is going to replace it with a B&M Inverted Coaster? Quote
kingcobra84 Posted October 5, 2008 Author Posted October 5, 2008 Who supplies parts and paint for it? Quote
Chrissy Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 And also...it's one of the few coasters that actually seems faster in the front seat. Amen to that! A couple weeks ago was the first time I rode in the front seat, and it was awesome!! Scared the hell outta me with the final swing to come back into the loading area! Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Who supplies parts and paint for it? Cedar Fair pays for them. And S & S supports Arrow installations, if contracted to do so. Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 It's been Like that for a while. It'll stay. It could use some touching up, but I doubt KI will want rid of it. Why do people keep saying ki is going to replace it with a B&M Inverted Coaster? I said no such thing! If Flight Deck was replaced with an Invert I would cry. Flight Deck is quite a thrilling ride and very unique. Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Very unique? It's either unique or it isn't. And it is unique. Terpy, feeling very much like Mrs. Grundy...what's next? Hot water heaters? Quote
pkimike Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 It's been Like that for a while. It'll stay. It could use some touching up, but I doubt KI will want rid of it. Why do people keep saying ki is going to replace it with a B&M Inverted Coaster? I said no such thing! If Flight Deck was replaced with an Invert I would cry. Flight Deck is quite a thrilling ride and very unique. I would cry too. From happiness! Quote
KIlover123 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 the only thing that i have to complain about is the EXTREMELY long que it takes for ever to run down it Quote
firehawkboy Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Perosnally, I've ridden enough times that I could care less about it. I haven't ridden it but once this season. They'll keep it until somethine bad happens I'm sure, because it was the last suspended built. Quote
kiruler102 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Perosnally, I've ridden enough times that I could care less about it. I haven't ridden it but once this season. They'll keep it until somethine bad happens I'm sure, because it was the last suspended built. yes but what i remember didnt the train collide off the track just a few years back? i could be wrong but i think so. On July 16th during morning test runs on Top Gun one of the trains collides with a maintenance truck parked to close to the track. It causes the first three cars to derail with serious damage. See i told you. something bad did happen to the ride. Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Perosnally, I've ridden enough times that I could care less about it. I haven't ridden it but once this season. They'll keep it until somethine bad happens I'm sure, because it was the last suspended built. What does the fact that it was the last of it's kind have to do with removal issues? And something bad happened on SoB, but that's still standing. Unless something real bad happens (De-Railing, e.c.t.) it should remain in operation. And who's saying something bad will happen? Every Arrow Suspended except Bat, XLR-8, and one in Japan are still operating. Bat was a prototype, XLR-8 went down with Astroworld, and the one in Japan had a rare accident. Quote
firehawkboy Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 What happened to the one in Japan?? I didn't hear about that one. Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I don't know the story, but the coaster's name is Hayabusa. I do like that name... Quote
firehawkboy Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Found an article. http://newsgroups.derkeiler.com/Archive/Re...3/msg00148.html Quote
tigellinus Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 the only thing that i have to complain about is the EXTREMELY long que it takes for ever to run down it But that'll give you good exercise for all the Diamondback ROTB (Running of the Bulls) next year!! I mean, you're not going to beat an ex-collegiate track star like me!! (400m, so I sprint fast and long!) But you'll still want a chance against the other guitar hero's out there!! Quote
RailRider Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I heard Vortex was going to be dismantled soon, probably in the next few seassons... Quote
The Interpreter Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Perosnally, I've ridden enough times that I could care less about it. I haven't ridden it but once this season. They'll keep it until somethine bad happens I'm sure, because it was the last suspended built. Well, it is good to hear you DO care some about it. Otherwise, you couldN'T care less. Terpy, in your heart you knew he would Quote
Beast1979 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I heard Vortex was going to be dismantled soon, probably in the next few seassons... ME TOO! Quote
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