Thanks for the video. One unique feeling I get at the base of Tatsu's Pretzel Loop is being forced FORWARD, then the climb back up introduces the positive Gs. That is a feeling I can't get used to, but I also love it! Also, B&M's restraints allowed my body some room to react to the different forces. In regards to F.L.Y., I am so surprised that there is NO POV of that ride. That has to be the most strict park in regards to no cameras on the ride.
There are a couple of POVs of FLY that have stuck around on RUclips for over a year now. Phantasialand wanted to keep the ride experience a secret for those that have not yet been on, and had a camera policy that was strict to the point of taking down any POVs taken by the few people that managed to slip through the cracks that got uploaded.
I can oly say a thing about Tatsu haven't done the other one. And its a really fun coaster. Still like FLY better vut TATSU has som great forces and its location makes it even better.
My first flying coaster experience was on Firehawk, and was barely tall enough. So my lower ankle was barely hanging into the leg guards and terrified the crap out of me the whole ride 😂 Thankfully, it became much easier to enjoy flyers as I got older.
1:42 I don’t know about Great Adventure, but the plot of land for Superman at Great America used to be the parking lot. When Shockwave was there you could see the lines for the parking spaces. They added the landscaping when they built Superman.
Absolutely, 100% agree, and also done them all bar China. I am so glad to see the Dutchman get some love here, as that really caught me off guard when I rode it at the then Six Flags Geauga Lake. I have never been lucky to have them open on any park visit since. But that day was a memorable one, and that vertical loop completely floored me as I just didn't expect it. It was also surprisingly smooth and I got about 10 rides in that day. I had the same surprise experience on Tatsu some years later, then flying Dinosaur was too much to marathon, whereas I did do 8 back to back rides on Tatsu in the last row. But F.L.Y is just other worldly. As a total package it's unbeatable.
FLY and Flying Dinosaur are high on my bucket list. I’ve been on the 4 B&M flyer models in the US, as well as Batwing (a long time ago) and Starry Sky Ripper (this summer). Starry Sky Ripper is definitely my favorite among those 6. The lack of the pretzel loop is a plus for me as I find those elements uncomfortable on my neck. Your mileage may vary on the vertical loop it has. I don’t think the positive g’s are as crushing as the typical pretzel loop, but I find it much more comfortable and enjoyable. The sequence of elements is so awesome with a straight drop followed by a swooping turn over some trees, then a 540 zero g roll to fly-to-lie right into the vertical loop. And then a double inline twist near the end. One of my favorite coasters in China for sure.
definetly try the first row in fly, it's really the best experience you can get to see where you're going, even if it's hard to tell with the near misses haha, but the first row is really sensational and so much better. I love it!
Nighthawk is also known as the borg assimulator at Carowinds. It's being removed after so many years running for so long and it is being replaced with something brand new.
My one and only ride on it was when it was Borg and I got assigned front row on it, it was very fun and I enjoyed that ride, but Vortex on the other hand, ouch.
Likewise. I rode the (I think prototype) from Great America in California. The corkscrews really messes with me, and having to sit on my back, going back to the station was...a bit uncomfortable. However, that loop was something I never experienced. It was an incredible feeling.
Flying coasters are not my favorite types of rides but if a park has one I will ride it at least once. While B&M perfected the design I prefer the Vekoma Flying Dutchman Luke X Flight/Firehawk. The pretzel loops on the Beemers are a bit too intense for me though of the three Supermen I give Six Flags Over Georgia's the nod as the best of the three.
I rode Ultimate Flight it's opening year at Great Adventure. As a skinny kid, it was terrifying. Even with the restraint all the way down, there was enough room to consider it a 4th dimension! I wish I could have that ride again as a "grown" adult.
Interesting you have the Superman clones broken up as I do too. SFOG's seems to run better for me besides being more of a terrain coaster. Of the flyers I've ridden, I'd rank them: 1. F.L.Y. 2. Flying Dinosaur 3. Tatsu 4. Manta 5. Acrobat (I found Manta and Acrobat to run similarly well, I just prefer the setting and theming of Florida's) 6. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFOG) 7. Firehawk/Batwing 8. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFGAm) 9. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFGAdv- I just had slightly better rides on Illinois's) 10. Nighthawk 11. Soarin' Eagle 12. Time Warp (I actually somewhat enjoyed Soarin' Eagle but this one was just awful lmao)
My favorite flying coaster is Manta at SeaWorld Orlando, followed by Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great America respectively, Batwing at Six Flags America, and Firehawk at Kings Island (R.I.P.).
I didn't have a problem with Nighthawk's corkscrews, so I do rank it above all 3 Superman clones. But I'm also a huge fan of Firehawk & Batwing. I think that is my favorite flyer layout I've experienced, but I do still like Manta a little more. I suspect that your top 2 would be my top 2 if I ever get to ride them.
I've only ridden Nighthawk Which was Borg when I rode it, my group and I were assigned the last 2 rows which I briefly pick the second last car before realizing that the last car was the first car and switched immediately and I don't regret that at all and I really enjoyed that ride. I've also heard that your trick with the Volare's did not work with Time Warp at Canada's Wonderland because there's large headpads there?
I've only ridden Galactica, Tatsu, and the Superman clones at both SFGA's. I'd estimate that I firmly agree with your top 4 pic, even if of them I've only ridden Tatsu.
It’s sad that there aren’t more of this model, but it seems to be a combination of both complicated engineering and price as to why there aren’t more flying coasters
I have only done Galactica, Flying Dinosaur, Fly and Hero the Volare at Flamingo Land. I adore Flying Dino and really like Galactica. I actually found Hero to be pretty funny and just layout wise more fun then Fly (yes really). Rookburgh obviously is incredible but the flying sensation of Fly does literally nothing for me except for make me dislike the flying position.
My fist Flying Coaster was Starry Sky Ripper in 2013. Last year i had 5 rides on it and it‘s still amazing. F.L.Y. is also a great flying coaster. The Zamperla Volare is just 🤷🏻♂️ i dont know how to say 😂.
I really want more use of the flying position for extreme rides, the body can handle MUCH stronger positive and negative G when the head isn't at the top of the body, where it may only take -2G to injure someone sitting up, it might take -5G for the same thing while lying. I find it outright depressing that this concept has not been explored yet, maybe the 4th dimension coasters and those B&M pretzel loops are the closest, but we could go much further especially with negatives
Haven't done that maney flying coasters about half on whats on your list but i have them in the same order. So i have to say good list as for the voltaires. I don't hate them but i think they just aren't good. And unless they are really janky they are fine to ride or at least not painfull. There a bit like a SLC if you know how to ride them they aren't painfull unless you have really bad one. Differnce is a good SLC is still a fun coaster a voltaire not so much in my opnion.
@@CanobieCoaster Yup after i found out how to ride things i don't have problem with them. I do have to say they aren't the most comfy coasters for me but they aren't bad either.
Thanks for the video. One unique feeling I get at the base of Tatsu's Pretzel Loop is being forced FORWARD, then the climb back up introduces the positive Gs. That is a feeling I can't get used to, but I also love it! Also, B&M's restraints allowed my body some room to react to the different forces.
In regards to F.L.Y., I am so surprised that there is NO POV of that ride. That has to be the most strict park in regards to no cameras on the ride.
There are a couple of POVs of FLY that have stuck around on RUclips for over a year now. Phantasialand wanted to keep the ride experience a secret for those that have not yet been on, and had a camera policy that was strict to the point of taking down any POVs taken by the few people that managed to slip through the cracks that got uploaded.
You can find POV of F.L.Y on RUclips
it's the one element that is impossible to brace for!
@@glomgold25, well-said.
I get the park restricting onride filming, but I'm stunned they didn't film one themselves to share.
Ive only ridden Galactica and F.L.Y but would love to try some of the others on this list, especially Flying Dinosaur and TATSU
I can oly say a thing about Tatsu haven't done the other one. And its a really fun coaster. Still like FLY better vut TATSU has som great forces and its location makes it even better.
Those 2 are great for intensity.
Justice for the VEKOMA VOLARES! I definitely don't hate them as much as other people do.
Vekoma?
*zamperla
IMO they suuuuuuck
@ASDM_Gaming top thrill 2 and the discoveries are the exception
@KingsDominionfan50 Yh I meant the volares
My first flying coaster experience was on Firehawk, and was barely tall enough. So my lower ankle was barely hanging into the leg guards and terrified the crap out of me the whole ride 😂
Thankfully, it became much easier to enjoy flyers as I got older.
Makes sense.
1:42 I don’t know about Great Adventure, but the plot of land for Superman at Great America used to be the parking lot. When Shockwave was there you could see the lines for the parking spaces. They added the landscaping when they built Superman.
Great Adventure put some grass down, but I believe it too used to be parking lot there.
Absolutely, 100% agree, and also done them all bar China. I am so glad to see the Dutchman get some love here, as that really caught me off guard when I rode it at the then Six Flags Geauga Lake. I have never been lucky to have them open on any park visit since. But that day was a memorable one, and that vertical loop completely floored me as I just didn't expect it. It was also surprisingly smooth and I got about 10 rides in that day. I had the same surprise experience on Tatsu some years later, then flying Dinosaur was too much to marathon, whereas I did do 8 back to back rides on Tatsu in the last row. But F.L.Y is just other worldly. As a total package it's unbeatable.
FLY is special.
FLY and Flying Dinosaur are high on my bucket list. I’ve been on the 4 B&M flyer models in the US, as well as Batwing (a long time ago) and Starry Sky Ripper (this summer). Starry Sky Ripper is definitely my favorite among those 6. The lack of the pretzel loop is a plus for me as I find those elements uncomfortable on my neck. Your mileage may vary on the vertical loop it has. I don’t think the positive g’s are as crushing as the typical pretzel loop, but I find it much more comfortable and enjoyable. The sequence of elements is so awesome with a straight drop followed by a swooping turn over some trees, then a 540 zero g roll to fly-to-lie right into the vertical loop. And then a double inline twist near the end. One of my favorite coasters in China for sure.
definetly try the first row in fly, it's really the best experience you can get to see where you're going, even if it's hard to tell with the near misses haha, but the first row is really sensational and so much better. I love it!
Thanks for sharing how Starry Sky Ripper rides.
Great list!
Thanks!
Hyped to ride Starry sky ripper in may
Have fun!
I've got Manta over Mako in SeaWorld, showing how good these models can be.
I prefer Mako since I love airtime.
Nighthawk is also known as the borg assimulator at Carowinds. It's being removed after so many years running for so long and it is being replaced with something brand new.
My one and only ride on it was when it was Borg and I got assigned front row on it, it was very fun and I enjoyed that ride, but Vortex on the other hand, ouch.
RIP Nighthawk
My first flying coaster was a flying Dutchman which is funny cause there is only one left
Glad you got on one before they're extinct.
Yeah
Likewise. I rode the (I think prototype) from Great America in California. The corkscrews really messes with me, and having to sit on my back, going back to the station was...a bit uncomfortable.
However, that loop was something I never experienced. It was an incredible feeling.
@ComposerConductor yeah the loop is intense
Same! I rode nighthawk at carowinds
Flying coasters are not my favorite types of rides but if a park has one I will ride it at least once. While B&M perfected the design I prefer the Vekoma Flying Dutchman Luke X Flight/Firehawk.
The pretzel loops on the Beemers are a bit too intense for me though of the three Supermen I give Six Flags Over Georgia's the nod as the best of the three.
Have you tried FLY yet its really not that forcefull might be an excellent one for you.
I like the new Vekoma seats best and hope they build more flyers like it.
I rode Ultimate Flight it's opening year at Great Adventure. As a skinny kid, it was terrifying. Even with the restraint all the way down, there was enough room to consider it a 4th dimension! I wish I could have that ride again as a "grown" adult.
I have always found the restraints secure.
@CanobieCoaster They absolutely are, but when I was kid I liked to be stapled. 😂
i really enjoyed the corkscrews on the vekomas over the rolls. the rolls tossed you side to side vs the lil bit of airtime during the corkscrews
That would have been fine if they didn't shake as much.
I went on Tatsu back in 2010 and I wasn't ready for that pretzel loop - I wish I could handle them because flying dinosaur looks amazing
That pretzel loop is insane.
Interesting you have the Superman clones broken up as I do too. SFOG's seems to run better for me besides being more of a terrain coaster. Of the flyers I've ridden, I'd rank them:
1. F.L.Y.
2. Flying Dinosaur
3. Tatsu
4. Manta
5. Acrobat (I found Manta and Acrobat to run similarly well, I just prefer the setting and theming of Florida's)
6. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFOG)
7. Firehawk/Batwing
8. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFGAm)
9. Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFGAdv- I just had slightly better rides on Illinois's)
10. Nighthawk
11. Soarin' Eagle
12. Time Warp (I actually somewhat enjoyed Soarin' Eagle but this one was just awful lmao)
The terrain makes a big difference with the Georgia one.
My favorite flying coaster is Manta at SeaWorld Orlando, followed by Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Great America respectively, Batwing at Six Flags America, and Firehawk at Kings Island (R.I.P.).
I used to have Manta over Tatsu.
I didn't have a problem with Nighthawk's corkscrews, so I do rank it above all 3 Superman clones. But I'm also a huge fan of Firehawk & Batwing. I think that is my favorite flyer layout I've experienced, but I do still like Manta a little more. I suspect that your top 2 would be my top 2 if I ever get to ride them.
The top 2 are far ahead of the others.
I've only ridden Nighthawk Which was Borg when I rode it, my group and I were assigned the last 2 rows which I briefly pick the second last car before realizing that the last car was the first car and switched immediately and I don't regret that at all and I really enjoyed that ride. I've also heard that your trick with the Volare's did not work with Time Warp at Canada's Wonderland because there's large headpads there?
It works for me. If you jam your shoulders, your body can be kept stiff so you don't move side-to-side.
I have ridden Superman Ultimate Flight, Manta, Nighthawk, and Tatsu. Tatsu takes the crown as my best Flyer. Manta and Nighthawk come in at 2 and 3.
Makes sense.
I've only ridden Galactica, Tatsu, and the Superman clones at both SFGA's. I'd estimate that I firmly agree with your top 4 pic, even if of them I've only ridden Tatsu.
Makes sense.
It’s sad that there aren’t more of this model, but it seems to be a combination of both complicated engineering and price as to why there aren’t more flying coasters
And capacity.
I have only done Galactica, Flying Dinosaur, Fly and Hero the Volare at Flamingo Land.
I adore Flying Dino and really like Galactica. I actually found Hero to be pretty funny and just layout wise more fun then Fly (yes really). Rookburgh obviously is incredible but the flying sensation of Fly does literally nothing for me except for make me dislike the flying position.
That's a hot take on F.L.Y. I love the layout.
My fist Flying Coaster was Starry Sky Ripper in 2013. Last year i had 5 rides on it and it‘s still amazing. F.L.Y. is also a great flying coaster. The Zamperla Volare is just 🤷🏻♂️ i dont know how to say 😂.
I know I am in the minority liking Volares.
Am I the only one who is disappointed you didn’t add the clip from “Cheers” of the patrons of the bar singing “VOLARE!” to Sam?
I've never seen Cheers. I've heard I should.
I really want more use of the flying position for extreme rides, the body can handle MUCH stronger positive and negative G when the head isn't at the top of the body, where it may only take -2G to injure someone sitting up, it might take -5G for the same thing while lying. I find it outright depressing that this concept has not been explored yet, maybe the 4th dimension coasters and those B&M pretzel loops are the closest, but we could go much further especially with negatives
I'd love to see more built.
Haven't been on many flyers. Only b and m ones that I can remember
Still fun rides.
Ngl flying coasters are so underrated galactica is my 2nd favourite ride at alton towers just behind nemesis reborn
I like Smiler over Galactica too.
Haven't done that maney flying coasters about half on whats on your list but i have them in the same order. So i have to say good list as for the voltaires. I don't hate them but i think they just aren't good. And unless they are really janky they are fine to ride or at least not painfull. There a bit like a SLC if you know how to ride them they aren't painfull unless you have really bad one. Differnce is a good SLC is still a fun coaster a voltaire not so much in my opnion.
I get why people hate volares, but my riding position prevents discomfort for me.
@@CanobieCoaster Yup after i found out how to ride things i don't have problem with them. I do have to say they aren't the most comfy coasters for me but they aren't bad either.
I thought in was the only one who didn’t mind hero at flamingo land it isn’t as bad and the drop and inversions are dun
I like it, just not as much as other flyers.
@ yeah it’s still pretty bad
Putting Galactica over the superman clones I absolutely a decision.
A decision I agree with.
I love the unique layout and sensation of flight.
Heard time warps getting the boot. Good riddance.
I get it given the reception and capacity.
There is F.L.Y and than the rest....
I get having Flying Dinosaur above it, but I prefer FLY.
Tatsu definitely my favorite flying coaster💯
An awesome ride.