IOA | Hagrid's Motorbike Adventure | Intamin LSM Launch (Dragon Challenge replacement)
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b&mfanboy123
Mega Poster
Now pay 120 dollars to wait in a 3 hour line now at universal's ioa
b&mfanboy123
Mega Poster
true but still so many lines
b&mfanboy123
Mega Poster
the max height looks to be about 70-80 feet based on those pictures which means the speed could very well be around 45-50 mph.
gabe
Roller Poster
Ethan
Strata Poster
The tallest track section is the spike though, so it's hard to get a true idea of speed anywhere else in the layout.
b&mfanboy123
Mega Poster
but usually most rides have the lauch before the highest point be the fastest, but i could be wrong. Only time will tell.
Ethan
Strata Poster
Yeah, you could definitely be wrong on that one.
bob_3_
Giga Poster
There is a reason for this, it may not be completely true for all launch coasters, but it helps with emergency stop/ failed launch scenearios. If you place the highest point straight after the launch, if the launch fails or the ride shutsdown mid launch, the train will be able to roll back onto the launch track without valleying mis course. The idea is that if the train makes it over the hill after the launch, it should be able to safely make it to the next evacuation point without trouble.
If you place the highest point mid way, there's a higher chance that the train will get stuck in an area thats difficult to evacuate from.
Crazycoaster
Giga Poster
That logic works with a coaster that only has one launch section, however this ride appears to have multiple launches, therefor the tallest part of the track is irrelevant, as each launch will be able to estop/hold a valleyed coaster.
Yeah, I think he must at least have a connection with the helicopter company. He does it every week, alternates between Universal and Disney. I think air space around Disney is slightly more restricted so I don't think he can get close ups of at least Magic kingdom?
davidm
Strata Poster
^ that'd be the Reedy Creek rules ; this is an interesting read for all the "special" deals that they get (book is a bit old now, but enlightening anyway)
