In addition to being much smoother, the other major change is at the beginning of the ride. stands for Flying Launch Coaster, inplying the coaster uses LSM (Linear Synchronous Motor) launches, rather than a lift hill. at Phantasialand in Germany, the first installation of Vekoma’s upgraded Flying Coaster. The Flying Dutchman underwent a design change in 2020 with F.L.Y. Only one was ever built that operated from 2009-2018 at Ferris Wheel Park in China. There’s also a variation of this coaster type called Stingray which has a compact design with a vertical lift hill. There are only three of these coasters operating in the world, all of which are in the USA. The track layout is full of swooping turns and several inversions to create the illusion of flight. The trains are then reclined in the station and flipped upside down on the lift hill. Riders board a Flying Dutchman seated in a horizontal position. Vekoma came up with an alternative to the popular B&M Flying Coasters in 2000.

FLYING DUTCHMAN Nighthawk at Carowinds in the Carolinas, USA.

Blue dream catcher coasters