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Flying Over China
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Here’s another photo of Huss Park Attractions’ first Flying Theater, about to go
into use at OCT’s Window of the World park in Shenzhen, China.
The attraction will feature a 2D film by Super 78 of Hollywood, offering
Here’s the first pictures of Mondial’s new Mistral ride,
riders a “Flying Over America” experience as they soar across the landscape
recently completed at its premises in northern Holland.
from a bird’s eye perspective.
The 40-metre swing ride is similar to the company’s
The footage was filmed by
Giant Revolution (Frisbee), but features inward-facing
helicopter and then digitally
seating and a collapsible structure
enhanced.
suitable for travelling. The 20-
A second Flying Theater will
seater ride has been sold to French
open soon at sister OCT park
fairground family Jacquier, with the
Happy Valley Shanghai,
name Power Maxx. A park version
featuring a “Soaring Over
is also available.
China” theme. Each installation
features three 30-seater ride
vehicles, which move in
Photos courtesy Rob Buisman
synchronisation with the film.
Desperados
in a box!
Alterface has developed a mobile version
of its Interactive Theater. The compact 6 x
9 metre unit can be dismantled,
transported and reassembled with ease
and is designed to be moved every few
months between venues such as FECs,
shopping malls, bowling alleys and more.
The InaBox Interactive Theater is of
rugged construction and features a 9-
player capacity, offering a throughout of
90 people per hour based on a 4.5 minute film. Delivered as a turnkey
package it comes complete with 3D projection, a PA system, special effects,
moving seats, interactive shooting and photo capture technology.
Inversion USA
Just one member of staff if needed to operate the complete unit, with control
of the attraction, cash handling, distribution of 3D glasses and photo sales
handled from a single kiosk. The InaBox Interactive Theater can be
KMG, the Dutch ride builder, has sold an Inversion to Demas Enterprises, its
dismantling/reassembled in a maximum of three to four days using two
second ride of this kind in the United States.
technicians and a truck. It is not designed for outdoor use. Delivery is available
The ride is for due summer 2010 delivery, in time for the Minnesota State
within six to eight weeks.
Fair. No name has yet been chosen for the attraction, but it will feature a
full LED light package and
extra decoration. The single
trailer machine boasts an
Bromilow joins Drayton Manor
easy set up, including a David Bromilow is the new operations manager at Drayton Manor in England.
hydraulic levelling system.
The industry veteran has worked in both large and small parks around the globe,
Mike Demas of Demas
in addition to other sectors of the leisure industry. A qualified mechanical
Enterprises is an existing
engineer, he boasts expertise in ride and attraction operations, maintenance,
KMG customer who has
inspection, health & safety.
already bought two
David’s 32-year career started at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in England. He has
Afterburner rides from the
also worked at Magic Harbour theme park in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and
company.
as a consultant to Universal Studios, Paramount
The first KMG Inversion in
Parks, Busch Entertainment and Six Flags. More
recently he acted as risk control manager at
the States was due to be
insurance company SLE Worldwide.
delivered to Tim Casper of
“David brings a wealth of industry experience
PBJ Happee Day Shows after
and will be a great asset in many different ways,”
its premier at the IISF show in
says Drayton Manor general manager of
Gibtown, Florida, in
operations, Edward Pawley. “He has a huge
February.
knowledge of park operations and everything that
entails, which can only benefit the park and those
Tim Casper’s Inversion at the
working with him. I’m delighted to have him on
IISF show in Gibtown
board.”
David Bromilow
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