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Comment on 1939: Early Flying Scooter Brochure by Flyer Addict Chris

Flyer Addict Chris — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:23:17 +0000

Thanks Korral for your post!

We’ve responded via e-mail, and look forward to helping you in this nomination!

Chris Clark
Head Historial, Flyeraddicts.com

Comment on 1939: Early Flying Scooter Brochure by Korral Broschinsky

Korral Broschinsky — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:55:25 +0000

I am an architectural historian in the process of preparing a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Flying Scooter (now Flying Aces at Lagoon). While carousels and coasters are frequently listed on the National Register, I believe this will be the first time a Flying Scooter has been nominated. I appreciate all the information on your website.

The Lagoon Flying Aces was first installed at the park in 1941. An advertisement for the park that year includes a photograph of a rounded tub model, but the photograph was probably supplied by Bisch-Rocco since the scenery does not match Lagoon.

The management believes the current box-style tubs are replacements, but are not sure of the dates. Where did the 1954 date come from that appears in your scooter census?

Would it be possible for me to send or upload photographs to get an expert opinion on the date of the current tubs?

It appears that Lagoon’s Flying Scooter may be the oldest continously operating 10-tub Park Model at the same park.

Thank you for your time.

Korral Broschinsky

Comment on Fun Spot USA Opens its Screamin Eagle by Brian

Brian — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:58:22 +0000

Lauren said that turning the sail made it rotate more than swing higher and lower. At one point during one of the rides it almost turned around backwards.

Here’s a video that I took of her riding
http://youtu.be/P3tK2BFgd1g

Comment on Fun Spot USA Opens its Screamin Eagle by Flyer Addict Chris

Flyer Addict Chris — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:08:53 +0000

Larson scooters are snappable, just in a different way. The trick is establishing a rhythm and building upon it a couple of revolutions. Also, some models have 2 speeds, with the slower speed actually making it harder to build up any slack.

Comment on Fun Spot USA Opens its Screamin Eagle by Brian

Brian — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:38:45 +0000

We rode these flyers tonight and were unable to snap them. I’m not sure why, perhaps they are going too fast. I took a video that I’ll upload and share soon.

Comment on What the heck is a Phyling Phlurpus? Really, we’d like to know! by randall

randall — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:41:37 +0000

what is a phlying Phlurpus? I have know idea, to me the tubs look pringle potato chips with cable wires hanging..Six flags always came up with odd names for rides.Back in 1986 six flags had a carnival ride called the round up. The spinning round cage that pins u against the wall and then the spinning round cage rises up and tilts, six flags decided to change the name to the Great American Force.

Comment on What the heck is a Phyling Phlurpus? Really, we’d like to know! by Flyer Addict Chris

Flyer Addict Chris — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:40:46 +0000

Since we posted this, we’ve discovered a little more info. First, this hybrid was “manufactured” by Tread Corp of Roanoke, VA who called it “The Flying Mouse.” A 1974 trade ad said the company could “manufacture new car and fin sets for your old Flying Scooter.” Tread Corp was founded in 1957 and manufactures over-sized mining equipment for the quarry industry. It’s foray into the amusement industry appears short-lived, as Six Flags over Georgia seems to be the only park who purchased a Flying Mouse.

Comment on What the heck is a Phyling Phlurpus? Really, we’d like to know! by randall

randall — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:34:35 +0000

also the ride did rise up a bit for u to b high up but when the ride was over the tubs never touched the ground i remember. And at night u would need shades because that ride had bright yellow lights.

Comment on What the heck is a Phyling Phlurpus? Really, we’d like to know! by randall

randall — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:29:29 +0000

the phlying phlurpus was their a short while it did it’s last spin in 1977, don’t know why they took it down, u gonna have to ask six flags over georgia why. Ask someone who worked their during that time it’s possible they could be workin their all theses years. I rode it once when i was 5 years old, but everytime we went their i never got the chance to ride it again and it was always in operation when i was there.

Comment on Yep, we’re still around… by Tom Conlon

Tom Conlon — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:32:30 +0000

I visited Stricker’s Grove for the first time on July 12 and to my disappointment, evidently the ride has been toned down this year. I was always able to snap cables at Kings Island but was unable to do it at Stricker’s Grove. The ride has moved locations and now sits between the Tornado and the other little roller coaster. The operator told me that they don’t have it running as fast as in previous years because if they crank it up the flying scooters can actually run into the wood of the Tornado coaster.

I’ll probably head to Columbus Zoo to check out their ride. Hopefully it’s a better experience.

Thought I’d let you know.
Tom