Flying Theatres
TheDynamic Flightcycle
George Walker, senior vice president, creative services at Dynamic Attractions, speaks to Park World
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s one of the pioneers and creators of the original fl ying theatre, Dynamic Attractions has always been on the cutting edge of
technology for this type of attraction. Over the past 13 years, we have installed over a dozen fl ying theatres around the world. At IAE in 2017, we introduced The Dynamic Flightcycle, a next-generation-fl ying-theatre that elevates the action with a forward-leaning seat design that is similar to riding a motorcycle with wings”. Surrounded by a massive, concave screen, the guests lean into the action creating a more intense perspective. Where a traditional fl ying theatre lends itself to adventures gliding around spectacular scenic views, the new Dynamic
Flightcycle creates a family-level of thrill with a more aggressive motion profi le as well. The new seating position gives riders a heightened sense of speed and motion which puts them at the center of the action throughout the ride and allows for a more immersive perspective. The modular design of the Dynamic Flightcycle can be
confi gured to meet the client’s needs for capacity, and to fi t within complex and restrictive buildings. With lower ceiling height requirements, Dynamic is able to offer this product to clients that might not have had the room for traditional fl ying theatres. This makes the Flightcycle ideal for smaller venues as well as theme parks, amusement parks, and all types of tourist destinations looking to offer the latest ride innovation.
Mini Flying Theatre D
Simworx recently introduced a Mini Flying Theatre to its product range, designed to bring the increasingly popular attraction into the reach of smaller operators through a more accessible price range and smaller overall footprint
FEBRUARY 2018
eveloped as a smaller option to the Flying Theatre the company currently offers in partnership with Dutch ride manufacturer Mondial, the fi rst example of this
new attraction will be delivered to a wildlife park in Vietnam. Simworx managing director Terry Monkton says: “Due to its size and price level, The Mini Flying Theatre brings this type of attraction into the budgets of many more potential customers, both parks and other types of attraction venue, while offering a similarly enjoyable and entertaining experience to that available in the larger version of the ride.” Featuring an immersive, large format ¼ dome screen concept, the Mini Flying Theatre offers 20 seats and an approximate hourly capacity of up to 250 guests. Riders are seated in a normal horizontal plane in four rows of fi ve, two on each side of a central holding structure, one behind the other. As the attraction cycle begins, the seats are lifted into the air in a smooth transition to panorama mode in front of the dome screen, with the rear rows moving above those in front. Riders experience movements fully synchronised to the
movie on the screen, including programmable heave and tilt along with forward and backward motion, while the sensation
of fl ying is enhanced with the riders’ legs dangling freely below them. Surround sound audio and an HD/2K or 4K 3D projection system along with in-theatre effects such as water spray, wind, snow, bubbles, smoke and special effects lighting aim to provide an exhilarating ride experience for all ages.
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