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Knoebels

Roller Coaster Knoebels Amusement Resort

Flyer & Flying Turns. Knoebels Flying Scooters vary from the norm in that the wings are a frame covered in lightweight vinyl, rather than the heavier steel sheeting used on most others. The ride is also petrol driven by a tractor engine.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flyer Flying Turns Knoebels

It's a unique, quirky and fun ride, albeit quite short.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Compared to most bobsled coasters, the trough is quite wide and high, so much of your field of vision is taken up by the walls of the trough.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

The trains on the ride went through several iterations to ensure safety and stability through the rapid fire turns. This was the primary factor in the delayed opening of the ride.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Here the transfer track is housed. The ride originally opened with 3 trains, but a 4th was added in 2015 to allow the ride to always operate at full capacity even if one train is undergoing maintenance.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

The track comes around into the first set of brakes through this sheltered section.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Finally, the sleds pull out of the spiral.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

A look at the construction method of the trough.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

....Criss crossing over each other on the way down.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

The turns are quite tight and disorientating.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

After the second lift the main part of the ride commences, a series of stacked turns and spirals.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Another look at the first helix.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Nearing the top.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

After the first helix follows a second, larger lift hill.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

From the first lift hill is a quick 540 degree helix.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

A short lift hill out of the station kicks off the ride.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

The trains, and ride carry a loose aircraft theme.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Guests ride in short 3 car trains, with each car seating up to 2.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

In the queue line panels give information on the history of this type of ride.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

Flying Turns is a wooden tracked bobsled coaster.

by Gazza, 9 years ago

Flying Turns Knoebels

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