X-Flight Discussion Thread

by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-02-05, 23:43

Discuss Great America's NEW Wing Coaster for 2012!
X-Flight.

by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-02-05, 23:43

by galindoverhere 2012-02-05, 23:51

I really like the mentioned "special effects" (such as the fog) I can really tell this coaster will be amazing and an all time high for SFGAm since it's been like what, 7 - 9 years from getting a new coaster? Wink

by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-02-05, 23:53

That keyhole feature will still be insane!

by galindoverhere 2012-02-05, 23:54

Yes! The video makes it look intense and as if it won't go through in time! cyclops

by CHILLERLC1 2012-02-07, 02:27

The keyhole fit through was the most ridiculous part of the announcement. Six Flags had a whole list of all the announcements for the whole day. That was the coolest feature out of everything presented. I love the coaster layout basically forms a X and it's so much different than Wild Eagle. Wild Eagle could easily be any other B&M sitdown, floorless coaster. That loop and corkscrew though are really adapted for the wider trains.

The construction cam positioning is now optimal. The Immelmann is about to be done in the face of viewers of the cam this week.

by galindoverhere 2012-02-07, 20:28

The reason I like X-Flight is because it's more of an "extreme" coaster than Wild Eagle, I mean come on it's DOLLYWOOD...

I also hope X-Flight isn't as loud as Wild Eagle... according to the test run, it's pretty loud :O

by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-02-07, 20:36

Hey, it(Wild Eagle) has the B&M roar just like Great Bear! Razz

by CHILLERLC1 2012-02-09, 00:48

They are lightning quick installing X-Flight. Yesterday the immelmann was finished. Today up to the second g-roll afterwards was completed.

by thom25 2012-02-28, 19:15

According to this news article in the local paper, the ride will open May 5th.
http://www.lakecountyjournals.com/articles/2012/02/28/87606669/index.xml

The ride is certainly looking great cheers

by galindoverhere 2012-02-28, 20:36

Thanks for the picture! The ride is coming up nicely.... I hope X-Fight won't be like another new SF ride where the date could get pushed back Neutral

by thom25 2012-02-28, 22:14

My pleasure for sharing and hope others do as well. I too was surprised with the opening date, but who knows.

by galindoverhere 2012-03-01, 22:50

My bets are, they could finish tomorrow:

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by galindoverhere 2012-03-02, 21:09

Got trains?

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by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-03-02, 21:15

Awesome! They look really good. ;D

by galindoverhere 2012-03-03, 18:37

So, some concept art has been posted up by the village of Gurnee's website showing the themeing of the ride, how the queue will look, and what to expect:

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That's pretty darn awesome!

by thom25 2012-03-04, 00:02

That seat picture is GREAT - Thanks for sharing Chris

by galindoverhere 2012-03-04, 00:13

No problem! I'll keep you guys updated with the latest of X-Flight news when there is more to come! Wink

by thom25 2012-03-04, 00:15

Great, thanks. Do you live in the area? How far are you away from the park?

by galindoverhere 2012-03-04, 00:40

I live on the West Coast (Washington to be exact) but I'm moving back to California this summer, I have a few friends who update me the latest SFGAm news, and I also look out for any other Theme Park updates from around America, so posting updates isn't much of a "hassle" for me Wink

by HPCrazy 2012-03-04, 11:03

I do agree with Tom, thanks so much for sharing this info and these updates with us! It's you and other people who help contribute and make ALT a huge success and we really do appreciate it! Smile

by galindoverhere 2012-03-07, 23:20

To get excited again, let's look at an animated POV shall we?

by thom25 2012-03-07, 23:34

I can watch that video all day. Thanks for posting

by galindoverhere 2012-03-12, 21:59

New update!! Very Happy

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by thom25 2012-03-12, 22:08

WOW - Those are amazing pics - thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see the testing videos - 2012 is turning into an amazing year.

by knottsnetwork 2012-03-13, 01:06

I'm not the only one that thinks X-Flight looks a lot better than Wild Eagle, right?

by thom25 2012-03-13, 01:34

I think X-Flight looks GREAT and possibly more thrilling than Wild Eagle. When we see some testing video or when the ride opens, we'll learn a lot, but at first glance, Wild Eagle is more visually compelling, but not as good X-Flight.

by thom25 2012-03-19, 21:57

The web cam has moved, track is complete, and work has started on the station. I have to say the ride is looking VERY good.

by galindoverhere 2012-03-19, 22:42

Can't wait to ride this May! Very Happy

by thom25 2012-03-19, 23:12

After seeing Swarm and Levi, I'm getting less excited about both and even more excited about Skyrush.

by thom25 2012-03-23, 12:00

This is a very short interesting video of what appears to be a high school student interviewing the PR Director of the park.

What makes it interesting is the ride is opening one week early for Season Pass holders, and then opening the following weekend to the general public.

by galindoverhere 2012-04-08, 21:08

EIGHT CARS ON TRACK! :O TESTING MAY START SOON!
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by knottsnetwork 2012-04-09, 00:29

Dude I wanna go the weekend before.... I have a Six Flags pass Razz

by galindoverhere 2012-04-09, 22:53

The park confirmed on Twitter some sort of Flash Pass option will be available for X-Flight...

by knottsnetwork 2012-04-11, 01:31

Wow they will make some money off of that.... probably the best Flash Pass only, that's what SFMM does for X2

by hersheycoaster14 2012-04-11, 11:54

I dont know how to put the pic from the webcam on but the roof is put up and they are looking at the trains like they would be getting ready to test .

by knottsnetwork 2012-04-11, 18:53

I would upload the image but the cam isn't working for me Sad

by hersheycoaster14 2012-04-12, 13:43

Unless they pushed the trains back words I believe x-flight was testing!

by thom25 2012-04-12, 22:55

YES, X-Flight has started testing and it looks great cheers

by galindoverhere 2012-04-12, 23:32

I can't wait to ride it with the keyhole element installed! I'm so happy to go back to SFGAm now...

by knottsnetwork 2012-04-13, 18:44

SO AWESOME

by BrandonStrouphauer 2012-04-13, 23:11

TESTING!

by thom25 2012-04-13, 23:15

WOW - Thanks for sharing - GREAT video and can't wait to see it when all the elements like the key hole are in place.

by galindoverhere 2012-04-20, 20:34

X-Flight fans:
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by thom25 2012-04-21, 01:38

WOW - Great pics - thanks for sharing.

by knottsnetwork 2012-04-21, 02:47

Awesome!

by galindoverhere 2012-04-23, 20:41

Thank you twitter!

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by thom25 2012-04-23, 21:09

Wow, the color looks great. It really pops. Wonder weather this will be much different than Swarm. They look pretty similar.

by hersheycoaster14 2012-04-23, 22:12

I think I'm in love right now

by thom25 2012-04-23, 22:20

I am definitely more in love with Skyrush - hands down !

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