Six Flags Over Georgia announces flying coaster

Posted Tuesday, January 22, 2002 10:10 AM | Contributed by supermandl

Six Flags Over Georgia today announced Superman Ultimate Flight, a flying coaster by Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard. The coaster has been under construction for some time as photos have circulated around the Internet of track sections that have arrived.

Read the official press release from Six Flags.

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olov

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:31 PM
You want pics? Sure. You want pics of the cars too? Sure here you have them!!!

http://www.meritusllc.com/RMU/new2002/index.html

PS: The layout too...

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laurence

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:39 PM
olov, look about half way down this page, we already have this link! thanks for trying to help out though!
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Coasterr

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:42 PM
Well..I definitely like their restraint system. Great pics, btw
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Coastercraver

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:45 PM
Tortuously twisted track?  Hahaha...
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Yet another coaster-craving yuppie
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coaster8888777

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:55 PM
Yeah. I love Batwing also. i would not say it is my fav. coaster but it is in my top 5. Flying coasters are great.
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olov

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:57 PM
Oh *doh* sorry, i thought i had read the whole topics,,, hmmm anyway the cars looks cool and comfy, and the layout looks cool but it seems a bit short. But it'll prolly have a big punch of non-stop action...

Will you forget AIR now? I hope not... ;)

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GhettoCoaster

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 3:59 PM
Looks pretty cool. I hope my parents are serious about taking a trip to Atlanta this summer:) ... and 115 feet is pretty good size to me!
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laurence

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:01 PM
looks like it is designed to be cloned several times.
*cough* its in a six flags park
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PaulD

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:03 PM

.. after all the problems they are having on AIR.. I wish SF & B&M the best of luck.. heheheh

What problems with AIR are you referring too??????Air was build on schedule, Testing went ahead as scheduled, and when they sent a train round for the first time, It went round Perfectly, and because of this, AIR is well underway to Open as Scheduled on March 16th 2002. You forget here in England, we have an off season which is why its opening in March and not sooner.

Superman Sounds amazing, But In my honest opinion, I much prefer AIR to superman, AIR will be a far more Unique Version and more intense, Also AIR will have themeing, tunnels,water effects including Waterfalls(where Superman probably wont get any of that) while Superman will be a more compact Version, I'm not trying to say Superman wont be any good Because it will still be very good, but I still prefer AIR over Superman Just.

Just my opinion like I say, Dont bite my head off about it all

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laurence

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:05 PM
i am from england, and i am currently leaning slightly towards superman ultimate flight over air! i dont know why, but superman just seems to be a better experience to me with the pretzel loop. imagine diving head first towards the ground only to be swooped up at the last minute. its gonna be great.

and finally the GP will be able to see what most of them think would be cool, an upside down loop!

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CoasterHolik2002

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:06 PM
I don't understand the Inversion Element
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B&R-The Chiller

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:17 PM
Your complaning because you got  B&M Flyer! Just because ts called superman who cares. You are all very lucky.
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CoasterSaurus

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:29 PM
This up coming coaster season if I could ride just one coaster it would be AIR, but now Atlanta is getting one like it, i can't wait.
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Montu, God Of Coasters

Raging Bull, Don't Fight It, Ride It

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RCmuzikGuY

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 4:51 PM
that first in version looks frickin' awsome!

Im definetly going to SFOG next year (no joke, trips already planned)

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Is there somthing more, then what I've been handed, I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answers!- Hoobastank

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wickedtwisted

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:07 PM
does anyone think great escape has any chance of getting one of these? 115 ft. is under there guidelines so I wonder if it may happen?

Maybe I am just jealous

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Arrow Guy

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:08 PM
In no way will I associate my favorite band with B&M! And where is Viper going? Anyone?
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Don't.....look.....back! The Headless Horseman awaits you in 2002!
Model coasters and rides
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RCmuzikGuY

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:14 PM
Maybe PC will actually get something good in the next few years thatnks to the new competition!
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Is there somthing more, then what I've been handed, I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answers!- Hoobastank
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IntaminAG1@school

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:42 PM
Hmm i wonder how long until we get the famous. " That layout looks boring"
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kRaXLeRidAh

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 5:53 PM
Lame name. Lame height. It's no taller than the first flying coaster ever, the Vekoma Stealth at PGA. In fact, I believe ALL existing flyers now whether Vekoma or B&M, all have 115 FT lift hills! Stealth, Superman Ultimate Flight, Batwing, X-Flight, and A.I.R.! Oh what is with 115?
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Alex Nagel

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 6:04 PM
Okay even thought this will be the like 8th Superman coaster it is a new coaster and that's all that matters. Also for Six Flags to use Superman and Batman and so on is a very go way to advertise. Really since superman is something people can relate to.... *** This post was edited by Alex Nagel on 1/22/2002. ***
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