Holiday World Adds a Launched WingRider - Pics and Video!

[Paradox]

What are those fins after the launch for? Is it a trim or just there for an added boost up the immelman?

[Turbo]

Failsafe brakes more than likely.

[Paradox]

Turbo wrote:

Failsafe brakes more than likely.

That makes sense. Could it also be used as a trim if the launch was too fast?

[TTD03]

Paradox wrote:

Turbo wrote:

Failsafe brakes more than likely.

That makes sense. Could it also be used as a trim if the launch was too fast?

Nah, it would be going too fast to calculate whether to use them, and if you did, it would probably overkill and make it rollback.
As said before, probably for anti-rollback stuff.

[mkingy]

I agree - pretty certain its anti rollback stuff. If you assume that it'll decelerate as fast as it accelerates then the extra fins will ensure it stops before the point of launch.

I know Vekoma Motocoasters have a similar system for their cable launches.

[Coasterkidmwm]

It's a safety brake for E-stopping. All of the Premier Bowls and the motorbikes have a set of brakes for that reason after the launch.

I would really appreciate them if they released a full circuit test POV since they already have that footage filmed.

tiepilot35 wrote:

I would really appreciate them if they released a full circuit test POV since they already have that footage filmed.

They just wanted to give a teaser.

^no more teasers we dealted with the days seas stuff that was long enough lol

[TTD03]

Rickrollercoaster wrote:

tiepilot35 wrote:

I would really appreciate them if they released a full circuit test POV since they already have that footage filmed.

They just wanted to give a teaser.

Yea, it's been long enough, bring out the full POV!

http://www.ozolio.com/explore/CID_JONW000000F1

I guess if you watch the webcam from this link, you can literally move it anywhere. I'm kinda weirded out. I saw the train go through the whole thing. I want to be happy, but I don't think they know you can move it from that link.

[Paradox]

Just witnessed a test run. Man does this thing haul.

Paradox wrote:

Just witnessed a test run. Man does this thing haul.

But can you use the sliders to change the position without using the tabs?

[Paradox]

Rickrollercoaster wrote:

Paradox wrote:

Just witnessed a test run. Man does this thing haul.

But can you use the sliders to change the position without using the tabs?

Worked for me!

Post a screenshot lol

Isn't a video better? Here is what I was lucky to capture on the webcam:

[TTD03]

It seems that on the Holiday World Website, the location controls are preset, but on the ozolio link, you can pick the exact location you want.

TTD03 wrote:

It seems that on the Holiday World Website, the location controls are preset, but on the ozolio link, you can pick the exact location you want.

I wonder if they know.

[Dirk_Ermen]

Looks good on the video!

[TTD03]

Rickrollercoaster wrote:

TTD03 wrote:

It seems that on the Holiday World Website, the location controls are preset, but on the ozolio link, you can pick the exact location you want.

I wonder if they know.

I'm sure they know, cause you can turn the camera towards the road and traffic light if you want, and I'm sure they didn't want that

Since I have neglected to post the microsite photos, I will do so now.



Personal Favorite so far:


Noticed a GoPro, like really...

^ So neat!

[Coasterkidmwm]

That is a frigging excellent station, and I must add that the trains are super cute looking on that ride.

[Paradox]

11/10 would bang

[mkingy]

Agreed, the paint detail is a fantastic touch.