mccarthysnerd Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 What is your experience on Flight of Fear at Kings Island? How was your first ever ride on FoF? How does it compare to the last ride you've taken on it? Do you like the effects or could they be improved? Share YOUR overall ride expirience and what ideas you may have on improving it in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well, when I first done rode it, it very much took me to the Outer Limits (even though the Limit does not exist) However, soon after it was only Flighty and Fearful so... yeah I guess it lives up to it's name(s). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The first time I rode it, it took my breath away. Literally. It was my first launched coaster besides BLSC and I wasn't expecting it to be as fast as it was. Once I got off, I was really dizzy. Even though it scared the living out of me, I rode it multiple times afterwards. I love the effects, but I wish they would reshoot the movie they play in the queue, because it's getting outdaded (if not already). I also wish they would increase the volume inside the building because the only time you can really hear the music is on the brake run. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermike Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I rode FOF the first year it opened when it had the over-the-shoulder restraints with the padding that was at ear level. My experience in one word: Painful. My ears felt like they had been boxed in. They had signs that recommended anyone wearing earrings should remove them. After that I rarely rode it until I found out during one off season that they had replaced the old restraints with the lap restraints they now have. Now it doesn't seem as bad although one ride per visit is usually enough for me. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I knew absolutely nothing about it before I rode it for the first time. I think I was startled by the launch (upon entering the station) and by realizing (on the ride) that I was going upside down. I used to avoid things with inversions. I'm pretty sure I was expecting something more similar to Disaster Transport. The first time I rode it, it took my breath away. Literally. It was my first launched coaster besides BLSC and I wasn't expecting it to be as fast as it was. Once I got off, I was really dizzy. Even though it scared the living out of me, I rode it multiple times afterwards. I think I had a headache afterwards; I definitely didn't ride it multiple times! I probably missed the printed instruction to have my head flat against the headrest during the launch. It did get me to (finally) ride Vortex, however. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I only rode it a few times when it had the OTSR. The line was almost always short when the ride had those. Once they were changed over to laptop bars it became one of my fav. rides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I, too, rode the Flight of Fear during it's opening summer (possibly even the opening weekend). I remember how bad it hurt because of the over the shoulder restraints. I remember having such a headache after I got off. I was there with a group of friends and we all got our head banged around so badly that we left the park after riding that ride. I remember seeing the queue line video for the first time and thinking that it was pretty cheesy then! I do agree that it needs to be re-shot and updated a bit. "What the blazes was that?" I do enjoy the ride now though. I love the new lap restraints because it eliminates much of the pain experienced in it's early years! However, there is no cure for the dizziness that I always experience lol. That is just part of the ride though! I can definitely say it's one of the most thrilling rides that I ride at the park! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I agree. The music volume needs to be increased inside the bowl. You can really only clearly hear it at the MCBR and brake run. That music deserves to be heard. As far as the video goes, I don't really think it's that our of date. The only part of it I can see needing a change is the clothing everyone wears. As far as on ride experiences, it varies in each seat I sit in. When I'm in the front, I get to see the track and get more of a "view" (although there's not much to see besides glimpses of track). The hang time is pretty good in the corkscrew. When I'm in the back, I get inundated with crazy positives in the inversions. EDIT: I had breaks in the writing, but the site's formatting must have screwed up. EDIT2: Nevermind 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle100991 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have a fear of flying so thats one ride I avoid lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^ If you have a fear of flying, Firehawk is the coaster you should avoid. Flight of Fear is a sit-down coaster, despite the name. If you decide to try it, try the front seat and keep your head back during the launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiejane Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 The only thing I remember from my first ride was...well, I don't really remember it. My last right was a wet one. Early in the season, when I rode it, the attendants wouldn't take my water bottle, so I just wedged it behind me in my seat. I never had ANY problems with this until the last time I rode for this season. During take off, the lid loosened and, well, the rest is self explanatory. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 "Plllleeeeaaasseee call me Dick" I rode FOF the last weekend of this past season and it looked great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The only thing I remember from my first ride was...well, I don't really remember it. My last right was a wet one. Early in the season, when I rode it, the attendants wouldn't take my water bottle, so I just wedged it behind me in my seat. I never had ANY problems with this until the last time I rode for this season. During take off, the lid loosened and, well, the rest is self explanatory. So, in effect, you wet yourself? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I don't recall the MCBR to have the trains come to a crawl. I think it takes away from the ride experience. Was Flight of Fear's breaks that bad to slow you down that much? I'm sure there a thread started somewhere that covers this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombiejane Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The only thing I remember from my first ride was...well, I don't really remember it. My last right was a wet one. Early in the season, when I rode it, the attendants wouldn't take my water bottle, so I just wedged it behind me in my seat. I never had ANY problems with this until the last time I rode for this season. During take off, the lid loosened and, well, the rest is self explanatory. So, in effect, you wet yourself? Essentially, YES! It made me happy to think that the person to sit in that seat after me was going to be left wondering what they'd just sat in. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 My first ride on FoF was kinda unexpected as it still is in a way. I did happen to be listening to what the ride attendent was saying and heard them say to keep my head back, So at least I did that. The most thrilling part is launch through the first tunnel to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 The last little dip - I'll call it a double drop - is the best part of the ride for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscorpion82 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 My first ride was awesome. In 2004 i took my sister in law on it. She had never done an inversion and i neglected to tell her (on purpose) there were any. As soon as we hit the first inversion I spent the rest of the ride keeping her head from boucing around. She did not pass out but she was so scared she could not hold her head up. In 2012 i took my niece on it. This was her 2nd ride after Woodstock Express. I informed her about the ride and she still wanted to do it. It was a repeat of my experience with my sister in law. Good Times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I find it rather boring... maybe I'm in a minority here, but it just isn't exciting anymore for me. There are rides that I can ride over and over and not get tired of them, but FoF just doesn't do much for me anymore other than air conditioning on a hot day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I have never noticed the music during the ride,i will take notice this season! I laugh and joke alot on rides, so that might be a reason? FoF is a great ride,but if the lines outside,i do a legal u-turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Be careful with that. Oftentimes, all the shortcuts are open. Others, all the queue is in use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I love Flight of Fear, but I love Kings Dominion's a smidge more. Ours is violent and abrupt, but theirs just kinda rolls through the inversions like it's a brand new ride. The MCBR doesn't even touch the train, and it flies through the second half with twice the grace our trimmed ride has. It's the same forces, etc., but theirs just seems to do it without the shakiness. That's not a critique of our ride, because the violence of our Flight of Fear is endearing, at least to me; it's just what it felt like in 2010. I really wonder why that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I rode it in the back the first time and it was extremely painful. Now I try to avoid the back, but its still a great coaster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 This is why I don't like KD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 ^was the other side for Haunt or was it just KD's style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 The former. At one time, the queues were virtually identical. Then came Cedar Fair. See also, in the past, Disaster Transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr for Birdy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I rode it in the back the first time and it was extremely painful. Now I try to avoid the back, but its still a great coaster. My wife agrees, she will only ride in the third row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 My favorite ride on FOF was with Captain Nemo a couple years ago during Haunt. It was the first Haunt with the green laser lights in the launch tunnel. We esentially had a ZEN ride, with both of us being the only ones on the train in the front row. At the midcourse we had to push ourselves forward to get the train to move out of the brakes from where it was almost completely stopped. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I have so many good experiences on FOF. I remember my first ride back in 1996, waited 3 hours with my dad. After the launch I remember my dad kept on saying are we upside down. 1997 was my first season working in rides, started off the season working Vikings Fury and Skylab after Skylab bite the dust I ended up bouncing from ride to ride then in July I transferred to FOF. Returned to FOF for the 1998 season then started off 1999 on Face/Off but before the end of the preseason I ended up back on FOF and trained their crew while the ride didn't have Supervisors, hoping this would give me the opportunity to become a Sup I ended up training the new Sups then sent back to Face/off, by mid summer I transferred to Skyflyer. 2000 Face/Off Skyflyer teamed up and I stayed on till the end of 2001 and only worked on FOF a hand full of times after. Don't know if a lot of you remember during the 99 season Drop Tower opened late, we found out that if FOF launched at the same time Drop Tower was pulling up through the magnates it would blow the power out of half the park eeeeh. I'll never forget having to run up to the Mid course brakes to yell up to the riders stranded on the ride and that was before the evacuation platforms. Once they discovered this they installed a direct line between Drop Tower and FOF and we called it The Bat phone and had to call before every launch to ensure it was ok to go ahead lol. 2002 I started working on Mech 2 rides maintenance and during the off season between 02 and 03 I got to hang around FOF torquing bolts and climbing all over it looking for stress cracks in the welds! While in rides maintenance I got to operate the ride when they had staff shortages and during Fear Fest "Halloween Haunt". 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Don't know if a lot of you remember during the 99 season Drop Tower opened late, we found out that if FOF launched at the same time Drop Tower was pulling up through the magnates it would blow the power out of half the park eeeeh. I'll never forget having to run up to the Mid course brakes to yell up to the riders stranded on the ride and that was before the evacuation platforms. Once they discovered this they installed a direct line between Drop Tower and FOF and we called it The Bat phone and had to call before every launch to ensure it was ok to go ahead lol. Do you know if Tower and FoF are still connected like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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