Texas Star Flyer Explained

Texas Star Flyer
Location:Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Status:Operating
Type:Tower Swinger
Manufacturer:Funtime (manufacturer)Funtime
Model:Star Flyer
Height Ft:230
Speed Mph:43
Vehicles:12
Riders Per Vehicle:2
Duration:2:00
Restriction In:48

Texas Star Flyer is a Funtime Star Flyer operating at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. The ride opened to the public on July 27, 2012.[1] [2] The ride was installed by Ride Entertainment Group, who handles all of Funtime's operations in North America.[3] [4]

Ride

The ride is a Swing ride where riders soar in a 98feet circle at speeds over 43mph up on a 230feet tall tower overlooking the park and the Gulf of Mexico, while going forwards and or backwards.[1] [5] First pieces of Texas Star Flyer arrived at the pier in the middle of January 2012.[6]

Texas Star Flyer is similar to SkyScreamer that is found at several other Six Flags parks including Six Flags Fiesta Texas found in the same state of Texas. Once opened Texas Star Flyer was the tallest swing ride in Texas,[2] [5] until the Texas SkyScreamer opened at Six Flags Over Texas in May 2013.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kaplan. David. Historic Galveston amusement pier to rise again. News Article. Houston Chronicle. January 28, 2012.
  2. News: MacDonald. Brady. Galveston Pleasure Pier brings thrill rides back to Texas coast. February 9, 2012. Los Angeles Times. February 9, 2012.
  3. Star Flyer opens in Vancouver. Park World Magazine. 5 August 2011. 22 November 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203011457/http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2044/Star_Flyer_opens_in_Vancouver.html. 3 December 2013.
  4. Web site: Projects. Ride Entertainment Group. 22 November 2013.
  5. Web site: Ride Facts: Texas Star Flyer.... Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier. Facebook. February 9, 2012. February 11, 2012.
  6. Web site: Construction.... Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier . Facebook. January 13, 2012. January 28, 2012.