Does anybody work @SFoG

From what I understand, SFOG has the hardest tests in the system. I don't know why we haven't changed ours like a lot of the other SF parks have. It took me about three hours to finish the GASM tests; about six to finish both Log flume tests. Of course, manuals are provided to study with. But I will say this, when the ride faults, you know exactly what to do.

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Is that a Q-bot in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

SFoG's test shouldn't be that hard for me because I'm a very smart person. I'll ace it easily.

X

*** This post was edited by X Marks The Spot on 1/16/2003. ***

someone has a lot of self esteem

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Speedy said:

Cedar Fair, where at Knotts you have to be 18 or older and have already graduated from High school, or gotten a GED, just to pull up on some Lap Bars, assign seats, and interact with the guests (Ride op and ride attendent are the same position here, but newbies just check restraints for awhile until the lead tells his/her boss that that person is trained, skilled and responsible enough to run the ride at the contols).
Whatever you say. That isn't exactly how it goes. Any ride op can tell you that they do much more than just check restraints and talk to guests.
In addition, your "knowledge" about how being a ride operator at Knott's works isn't even correct.

X Marks The Spot said:

SFoG's test shouldn't be that hard for me because I'm a very smart person. I'll ace it easily.
X
*** This post was edited by X Marks The Spot on 1/16/2003. ***

Yes, if you study. But i'll tell you right now. I never thought i'd say this, but the hardest test I've ever taken in my life was the GASM at SFoG operator and in-charge tests. 3 hour tests that are just about completely discussion where they will count off if you leave out even the slightest error. Also, dont expect to get in-charge right off, usually it takes at least a month or two before they will move up "newbies" at the park.

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Acrophobia-"So who up there is scared(everybody screams)? I want everyone who is scared to hold their hands out..."DROP

Yeah, that's about the cockiest attitude you could have (and that's not good). And despite all the knowledge you may have about coasters, you won't ace it on that alone.

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Is that a Q-bot in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Hey GP, do you have an email address or an AIM account? If you do, could you give me one?

Sure, im Neptune611 on AIM.

*** This post was edited by General Public on 1/16/2003. ***

Like General Public said, a knowledge of coasters is good, but its not everything when you are learning a ride. There is a lot of stuff to think about and do when you are operating a ride. Not just push one button to start the ride. I had to take an incredibly long test to be certified on my rides. It wasn't terribly hard, but it was by no means a breeze. You really do have to study, listen and ask lots of questions when you are being trained to do a ride.