Flying Coaster (B&M model)

At the start of the attraction the train assends the lift hill and takes a banked drop. Normally at this point of the layout, the B&M Flying coaster will normally include its signature element: The pretzel loop. This is the most intense part of the ride bringing in positive-g forces. Galactica is the only B&M flying coaster not to feature this element. Following this trains will go into helixes, inversions and brake runs let the roller coaster run smoothly.

There have been 4 clones of this version. The layout follows:[7]

There have been 2 clones of this version. The layout follows:[8]

Compared to usual roller coasters most B&M flying coasters have two stations parallel to each other to load simultaneously because of the slow nature of loading. In the station the car looks like an Inverted Coaster and when it is ready it pivots into flying position. This is shown in the image source to the right of this text.

Flying roller coasters from B&M use a combination chest/waist harness that is hinged above the riders' heads. Once seated, the rider pulls down the harness, which (like the Vekoma model) locks into slots in the sides of the armrests. This single mechanism locks the rider's waist in place with a large padded cushion and provides a rubberized padded vest to secure the chest. The vest includes seat-belt-style tensioners above the shoulders to support a wider range of body types. At the ankles, two flaps hold the legs in position, and close as the harness is locked in place. Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain was the world's longest flying coaster until The Flying Dinosaur at Universal Studios Japan surpassed it in March 2016.