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Newest photos at Nighthawk
Carowinds
Roller Coaster
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16
From left to right: Intimidator, RipCord, WindSeeker, Nighthawk and the Carolina Skytower.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
WindSeeker
Nighthawk
Intimidator
Carolina Skytower
RipCord
Carowinds
Once inside the park the first drop of Nighthawk and Windseeker come into view.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
WindSeeker
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Returning to the station.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The final element is a double corkscrew.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
For a flying coaster, there's a fair bit of time on your back, however there is one last section of flying after the loop, but you are soon on your back again for the last turn.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The loop is an interesting moment, with strong forces, and a moment of diving headfirst on the way out.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Another swoop over the lake, before a turnaround containing a "fly to lie" puts riders on their back in readiness for the loop.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Another look at the horseshoe turn, with riders "flying" around it.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The first drop swoops over the lake and into a horseshoe turn.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
At the top the train flips over in a "lie to fly" manoeuvre, ready for the first drop.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The lift hill transports riders to the top on their back.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The devices drop fully flush with the floor, and the trains lock the rows into the lay down position. We're ready for dispatch!
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Devices on the edge of the platform gently lower each row into the lay down position.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Guests sit in a reclined seat, pull a lap bar down across their lap and chins, and buckle a padded vest across their chest.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
The entrance and test seat.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
Nighthawk is a Vekoma "Flying Dutchman" coaster, which holds guests in a laying position through aerial manoeuvres that simulate flying.
by Gazza, 8 years ago
Nighthawk
Carowinds
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