Ravine Flyer II
Encyclopedia
Ravine Flyer II is a hybrid wooden
roller coaster
that is located at Waldameer Park
in Erie, Pennsylvania
, United States
. It was ranked as the best new ride of 2008 by Amusement Today Magazine. The Ravine Flyer II took place of the park's old Ravine Flyer, which was removed in 1938 due to a tragedy resulting in a man's death. Initial concepts for the replacement ride were developed by Custom Coasters International in the early 1990s, further developed by Dennis McNulty several years later, then finalized and constructed by The Gravity Group with Jeff Mason overseeing construction. It currently holds the record for the tallest drop on a wooden roller coaster (115 feet) in Pennsylvania and the 9th largest drop on a wooden roller coaster in North America.
The roller coaster traverses State Route 832
along its course, emulating the course of the Ravine Flyer.
Wooden roller coaster
A wooden roller coaster is most often classified as a roller coaster with laminated steel running rails overlaid upon a wooden track. Occasionally, the structure may be made out of a steel lattice or truss, but the ride remains classified as a wooden roller coaster due to the track design...
roller coaster
Roller coaster
The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. LaMarcus Adna Thompson patented the first coasters on January 20, 1885...
that is located at Waldameer Park
Waldameer Park
Waldameer Park and Water World is an amusement / water park in Erie, Pennsylvania located at the base of Presque Isle. Waldameer is the fourth oldest amusement park in Pennsylvania, and the tenth oldest in the United States. The park is admission-free, with a busy midway, well-appointed grounds,...
in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
, United States
United States
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. It was ranked as the best new ride of 2008 by Amusement Today Magazine. The Ravine Flyer II took place of the park's old Ravine Flyer, which was removed in 1938 due to a tragedy resulting in a man's death. Initial concepts for the replacement ride were developed by Custom Coasters International in the early 1990s, further developed by Dennis McNulty several years later, then finalized and constructed by The Gravity Group with Jeff Mason overseeing construction. It currently holds the record for the tallest drop on a wooden roller coaster (115 feet) in Pennsylvania and the 9th largest drop on a wooden roller coaster in North America.
The roller coaster traverses State Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832
Pennsylvania Route 832 , known locally as Sterrettania Road and Peninsula Drive, is a state highway located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park in Erie. The southern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 98, two miles west of Sterrettania...
along its course, emulating the course of the Ravine Flyer.
The trains
Created by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, the passengers are secured by a seatbelt and a lapbar. There are two six-car trains (red and a blue), both of which carry 24 passengers.Awards
Ravine Flyer II won best new ride at the 2008 Golden Ticket Awards and was voted 11th best wooden roller coaster at the same awards.| Golden Ticket Awards: Top Wooden Roller Coasters | ||||
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