F.L.Y. Review, Phantasialand Vekoma Launched Flying Coaster | Best Ride in Germany?

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  • F.L.Y. at Phantasialand opened as the world's first launched flying coaster and also as the world's longest flying coaster. This Vekoma creation opened as part of the highly themed Rookburgh area. F.L.Y. is a revolutionary coaster between the unique elements on a flying coaster and stunning visuals. It is not only the best ride at Phantasialand, but it may also be the best ride in Germany!
    Video Credits
    Rotating Seats Mechanism (Sjaak van Horne)- • Prototype FLY Vekoma T...
    Stealth (psyclonesteve)- • Stealth, Paramount's G...
    Stingray (Sean Flaharty)- • Stingray at Giant Whee...
    Background Music
    "Mind at War" by Ean Grimm
    Provided by: "Limitless Music - No Copyright"
    Channel Link: / @limitlessmusicnocopyr...

Komentáře • 357

  • @teddym2808
    @teddym2808 Před 2 lety +101

    I have to say, Vekoma must get the award for most improved manufacturer.. They really have come such a long way, where as B&M (for example) haven't improved as such in any way at all for over 20 years. In fact they have regressed in some ways. Vekoma seems to be doing wonderful hyper coasters, multi inverts and now flyers.. I'd honestly seek them first to build my signature coasters if I was opening a new park. Well and RMC of course. Perfect complement to one another.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +17

      I can't wait until they get a chance to build a hyper coaster since that layout they proposed for Energylandia looked great.

    • @AceAviations2
      @AceAviations2 Před 2 lety +3

      @@CanobieCoaster I thought that it was better than every single one of the Intamin layouts (IMO they went with the worst one).

    • @coasterhockygamingboy9549
      @coasterhockygamingboy9549 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CanobieCoaster someone should buy the designs

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Před 2 lety +3

      @minecraft_builder5454 You mean they put together the intamin track?

    • @EmeraldBayMovies
      @EmeraldBayMovies Před rokem

      Not to mention their coasters have a very low price tag compared to other manufacturers

  • @Thrillrider10
    @Thrillrider10 Před 2 lety +106

    Looking at this absolute masterpiece has reminded me that we really need to step up our theming game here in the US.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +12

      I agree!

    • @trollekont1710
      @trollekont1710 Před 2 lety +5

      Facs

    • @mattyorshin
      @mattyorshin Před 2 lety +4

      Agreed

    • @liamcollinson5695
      @liamcollinson5695 Před 2 lety +3

      I know it looks amazing I hope to ride it with my mum next year

    • @Generalsteifus
      @Generalsteifus Před rokem +1

      Its not just the us, even the other parks in germany still lack a bunch of theming, phantasialand is kind of an exception (exception beeing an understatement)

  • @sustainedfloatercoasters5103

    I just can’t believe how much of a ride they were able to fit in this small of an area. It is truly remarkable how Phantasialand was able to create this layout and the clearances are ridiculous. Also, there’s a HOTEL around this coaster. How awesome. Phantasialand is certainly on my bucket list.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +3

      It's an amazing ride and park.

    • @Generalsteifus
      @Generalsteifus Před rokem

      The hotel is pretty expensive but so great, the food in the uhrwerk is insane and the theming of the hotel is also just more than remarkable

    • @phantafan7965
      @phantafan7965 Před 8 měsíci

      Overall it's insane how well Phantasialand manages their small space. They have four roller coasters with over 1km of track length and 4 others on top of that, while also having a sizable collection of other attractions and 3 massive hotels.

  • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
    @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety +40

    I definitely agree with you on all of the points.
    It's a great forceful ride with some neat airtime.
    That dispatch from the station though. Most underrated part.
    When I first rode F.L.Y, i was speechless and blown away. After my 2nd ride, I knew this was my new #1 coaster. It knocked Expedition freaking Geforce off my Top 1 spot, that's how good FLY. is.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +6

      I just wish there was footage from the station.

    • @Hii250
      @Hii250 Před 2 lety +3

      @@CanobieCoaster There is a short clip from the station in the rookburgh trailer on Phantasialands youtube channel.

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety

      @@Hii250 Amusement Today published a picture of the F.L.Y Station in the Golden Ticket Award Winner results magazine

    • @bassterix7151
      @bassterix7151 Před měsícem

      oh hey it's the guy from every rawstyle video comments section wassup 😅

  • @griffinnovie4921
    @griffinnovie4921 Před 2 lety +29

    Wow, Phantasialand was already my #1 bucket list park but this makes it even more incredible. Hope I get to go there in the near future!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +3

      Hopefully!

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz Před 2 lety +1

      Indeed, it's one of the parks I really want to go to...one of the more realistic ones too as I'm from England.

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz Před 2 lety

      Only flyer I've ridden so far is air at Alton Towers and although it's not a bad ride by any means it's pretty tame

    • @griffinnovie4921
      @griffinnovie4921 Před 2 lety

      @@iitzfizz I've only been on Superman: Ultimate Flight and I feel the same way outside of the incredibly forceful pretzel loop.

    • @gabrielkowalski3086
      @gabrielkowalski3086 Před 2 lety

      it‘s highly themed, but very small. Don‘t be disappointed by it‘s size.

  • @theatypicalcoasternerd8142
    @theatypicalcoasternerd8142 Před 2 lety +14

    Finally a detailed review of this coaster!! I am now living only two hour's drive from Phantasialand and I can't wait to ride FLY. Phantasialand is my favorite park ever, and It just got a whole lot better!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +2

      It's amazing.

    • @crazybounty6301
      @crazybounty6301 Před 2 lety +2

      Yo i rode it a few months back right at the opening of the summer season. Its a fantastic ride and the whole scenery engulfs you and lets you forget about anything thats happening around you.
      Oh btw if you visit Rookburgh and get hungry in the meantime i really recommend going to the little food stand right on the side of the entrance to F.L.Y called "Kohleschipper" they make fantastic fresh right infront of your eyes Sandwiches that easily top most of the Park food and are miles ahead of any Subway sandwich and are imo really affordable considering the quiality of the sandwich itself (mentioned for comparison).

  • @zaxbitterzen2178
    @zaxbitterzen2178 Před 2 lety +4

    This to me is the perfect roller coaster. You feel like your flying around tight corners with fantastic precision, its smooth as silk, its not over in the blink of an eye, It covers all angles, and it feels like a fast-paced puzzle.

  • @coasterkeychain6852
    @coasterkeychain6852 Před 2 lety +4

    This coaster looks incredible!! I love theming and this ride is full of it! FLY’s very high on my bucket list! I would say even in my top 10. Great Review 👍

  • @xeofalconm.shields5197

    Wowwwwy. What an epic ride. I dont think this will ever be matched. Thanks for loading this video. the beginning transition looks so wicked.

  • @360coasters
    @360coasters Před 2 lety

    YAY! THIS MAKES ME HAPPY THAT YOU POSTED THIS ON SO MANY LEVELS.

  • @AirtimeProductions
    @AirtimeProductions Před 2 lety +6

    Awesome review! The theming on this ride really looks amazing, they knocked it out the park

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      They really did!

    • @iitzfizz
      @iitzfizz Před 2 lety

      Yes, I love the paint job too

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety +1

      How did they knock it out of the park when it's in the park?
      This bad pun was sponsored by horrible humor.

  • @OklahomaCoasterFan
    @OklahomaCoasterFan Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent footage and descriptions. I felt like I was there with you. I have probably been more interested in this ride than any other in Europe. And after your description, I anticipate that if I were to ride it today, it would be in my top 15. The pacing, forces, setting, & near-misses are right up my alley. I'm a huge fan of Batwing, but this is clearly far above & beyond that.

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety +1

      I have 51 credits and it's my new #1 favorite Coaster and I didn't expect that at all.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      It runs way better than it looks off-ride. The forces shocked me.

  • @GregBatte
    @GregBatte Před 2 lety +3

    You did an absolutely amazing job on this review.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      Thank you!

    • @StamfordBridge
      @StamfordBridge Před 2 lety

      He did. He goes into such amazing detail with his reviews - don’t know how he remembers it all.

    • @GregBatte
      @GregBatte Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster Next time you come to Busch Gardens Tampa, hit me up. I owe you a drink, also I know every vantage point of every ride for filming/pictures.

  • @teddym2808
    @teddym2808 Před 2 lety +4

    Phantasialand is amazing. I am so glad this has some intensity to it, great review as always - and I'll make sure I get a back seat when I eventually am able to get to Germany! I still want to do flying dinosaur first though.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      Flying Dinosaur is still the more intense ride, but this ride is more enjoyable.

    • @teddym2808
      @teddym2808 Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster I'm obsessed with the opening elements that make tatsu look like a kids ride.. I have to ride it!

  • @chrispowellchelt
    @chrispowellchelt Před 2 lety +10

    Great review - got over soon after F.L.Y.'s opening last year & it is just phenomenal. Tip: don't lean forwards when the vests are getting locked in place - i ended up with a very loose fit during the ride!

  • @niklasbohm8088
    @niklasbohm8088 Před 2 lety

    I love the boost you get at the end of the first launch. And the airtime insane for a flying coaster. I really didn't expect the airtime to be that good.

  • @StamfordBridge
    @StamfordBridge Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve heard a range of reviews for this coaster, from positive but mixed, to phenomenal. Your reaction definitely places your assessment up there with the most enthusiastic. I’m glad you loved it so much. For me, it’s hard to imagine it topping Taron, as that was my favorite coaster in Germany.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      I find Taron a bit overrated, but it's still a great ride.

    • @StamfordBridge
      @StamfordBridge Před 2 lety +1

      @@CanobieCoaster I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did, but the single rider line meant I could marathon it for over twenty rides and it just became sublime fun. Second launch is the most fun launch I’ve ever experienced.

    • @sito7186
      @sito7186 Před 2 lety +1

      Taron is way better
      Just my opinion

  • @TheWolfXCIX
    @TheWolfXCIX Před 2 lety +6

    This thing looks so good, I can't wait to get out there at some point.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      The park is amazing and this ride is exceptional.

  • @JB-fd8jy
    @JB-fd8jy Před rokem

    Waited to watch this review after I actually rode it.
    I'm glad you liked this coaster I also fell in love with this coaster.
    I got to ride it 3 times 2 times in the front row and 1 time in the second last row and I personally prefer the front simply because it felt more like you're actually flying and the hill after the second launch which is my favorite element in probably all of Germany and also my favorite floater airtime moment I have experienced so far.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem +1

      That's fair why you prefer the front, but I like the force of the back.

  • @lunastilllovesquag1574

    It also definitely amazed me how speedy the way back into the station and every other drive tire part is. You're zooming into the load-off!

  • @andyturner3056
    @andyturner3056 Před rokem

    Fantastic coaster. And great video reminding me of when I rode it last week. The theming is the best I've ever seen. I love Steampunk so it was a fantastic experience 😍👌

  • @guytkoepp69
    @guytkoepp69 Před 2 lety

    I love the look of this ride. And I absolutely love this park. Next to Europa, it is hands down my second favorite park in Europe. It was still being built when I was there last, but it was testing. And the very little that you could see was amazing. I can't wait to get back to Phantasialand. Great ride review. Looking to being back here next year if the apocalypse ever ends.

  • @coastertubefun8136
    @coastertubefun8136 Před 2 lety +6

    I just rode it this month and it is great, my favourite part of it has to be the over banks whilst on the front row as they give some pops of airtime

  • @mammothfur2961
    @mammothfur2961 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely agree with you. First thing, this coaster and the surrounding area just looks incredible when you enter the area. And the ride experience was even better than I anticipated. I never rode a flyer before, and this was almost like riding a roller coaster for the first time again :D The inversions felt so unreal in the flying position, as well as the airtime moments. Only got to ride it front row though, would love a back row ride next time after wathcing your review.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      Inversions on flyers are super cool. It will be interesting if Vekoma puts some high positive G ones on future installations.

  • @zacharystewart5344
    @zacharystewart5344 Před 2 lety +2

    This has moved into my top10 bucket list coasters.

  • @coasterhockygamingboy9549

    Yay a new Canobie Coaster upload to complete my day 😃🥳

  • @SwissCoasterEnthusiast
    @SwissCoasterEnthusiast Před 2 lety +4

    I also rode this coaster like 3 weeks ago. I agree with all of the points you mentioned.
    I am planning to do my own review where I am currently revising and reviewing my script (18 pages)
    Let me just say that all the things you mentioned are also featured in my script.
    People, this coaster is really that good.

  • @vendesifiat600
    @vendesifiat600 Před 2 lety +1

    I can't imagine the awesome feeling of being able to see a coaster so well from your balcony

  • @RommerskirchenFrank
    @RommerskirchenFrank Před 2 lety

    I rode fly just a couple of weeks ago. It is truly fantastic. One of its kind. I stayed at the hotel for the full experience and it really felt like an adventure. It is so so impressive... I rode it multiple times, the queue was never longer than 15 to 20 minutes. The best experience is the last seat. Hands down. But the front row offers stunning visuals. So you should try all, if possible... I really love F.L.Y. but I also love Taron. Both are unique. For me Taron is more aggressive, while fly is sensationally smooth... gorgeous 🧡🤎🧡🤎🧡🤎

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      The visuals were great in all rows, so I couldn't deprive myself of the added force.

  • @tommycolaianni2741
    @tommycolaianni2741 Před 2 lety +1

    I finnaly had the chance to ride this today and i must say the experience was amazing , i was able to ride this in the front and the back , and boy if u sit in the back this thing is crazy almost feels like ur gonna fall out of your seat because every turn feels so sharp haha amazing coaster , and i had a lucky day with just 15/20 min of waiting time for the whole day. Best coaster i have been on so far on par with konda in belgium but those are 2 different experiences.

  • @DrMindstorms
    @DrMindstorms Před rokem

    I am soo hyped for it man!! (I know i´m a bit late for it but i´m going next week) oh gosh i cannot wait, it looks insane!!

  • @m.hoffman2889
    @m.hoffman2889 Před 2 lety

    if you visit mid october the ride is a walk on in the afternood/evening, after 4pm there was no wait and the ride ops let you jump to the next train instead of going through the queue line, security and lockers again. Managed to do 8 rides. Although thought the airtime was the most notable in the front

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      That would be cool cutting through to the next train!

  • @coasterhockygamingboy9549

    Yes FLY’s theming is why it was postponed so many times.

  • @MillenniumForceMan
    @MillenniumForceMan Před 2 lety +2

    im glad u reviewed it since the park wont allow any POV's which is annoying, but i thought that this coaster looked slow and forceless so i was surprised to hear how intense this ride rly is, definitely looks like a ride is like a lot, and this was definitely one of ur best reviews btw

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! I imagine the park will release an official one at some point.

    • @MillenniumForceMan
      @MillenniumForceMan Před 2 lety +1

      @@CanobieCoaster i rly hope they do, if they block ppl from making povs they should at least do that

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety +1

      @@MillenniumForceMan There was an unofficial POV circling around a few months ago, here's a re-upload:
      czcams.com/video/oZf-OSVK4Lg/video.html

    • @clubstep8244
      @clubstep8244 Před 4 měsíci

      F.L.Y is very intense with positive Gs, of all the coasters that i have ridden (all in Europe) i Think only Lech Coaster beats it and to some extend Fenix rivals it

  • @gilderudder007
    @gilderudder007 Před rokem

    I've ridden kondaa and ride to happiness but i say that this is my favorite! The theming the que and dispatch and the coaster is AMAZING!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem +1

      I prefer the two rides you mentioned, but this is world-class too.

  • @brybryguy6314
    @brybryguy6314 Před 2 lety

    I thought I would never see the day when I say Verkomas future is looking very bright 🌞 with this coaster. None the less, their newer rides are looking amazing as well! Verkoma is becoming like the Phoenix of manufacturers. Can't wait until we start seeing these new rides in the US.

  • @Milchdieb
    @Milchdieb Před 10 měsíci

    I was able to go to Phantasialand last weekend and i wrote FLY two times. I agree with everything you say. FLY would be an amazing 10/10 coaster just for the plain track. However the absolutely stunning theming and implementation into the park just knock this experience out of the park. 10/10 plus Bonsupoints, a complete homerun, phantastic and unique experience.

  • @nbigham1232
    @nbigham1232 Před 2 lety +1

    That loading procedure is absolutely genius.

  • @thomasfransen6818
    @thomasfransen6818 Před rokem

    I rode this coaster 3 times with my kids, everything about it is just insanely good! I try to catch this one early on the day, when the line is usually 30 minutes or less 😎😁

  • @Stubwood_on_YT
    @Stubwood_on_YT Před 2 lety

    I really want to ride this coaster so badly lol, It looks absolutely amazing!

  • @ollieocrouch324
    @ollieocrouch324 Před 2 lety

    Was just about to ask for a review and then this notification came through

  • @tesseract2144
    @tesseract2144 Před 2 lety +1

    I personally didn't find it as forceful as Taron (but I couldn't chose the seat and was in the middle), but the theming is definitely stunning. Since I'm french I will have the opportunity to go to phantasialand again and I hope I will be able to ride it in the back to see the difference

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      The back was significantly more forceful than the front. I never got a middle ride.

  • @chargedonpc9989
    @chargedonpc9989 Před 2 lety

    I finally got to BGW and now the only two coasters I'm missing there are tempesto and Alpengeist because It was a hot day and I didn't feel like getting on Alpengeist or tempesto because I was unsure how I would feel after riding those. Apollo's is still my number one in the park and I rode it 5 times. Griffon is a close second and I was surprised at the fact that it wasn't very intense even with a 200 foot vertical drop. I found verbolten to be the most intense out of the coasters I rode because I greyed out on both of my rides and for that reason I can't really call it a family coaster. I rode Apollo's in a bunch of different rows including front and back and I think it was because of the 100 degree weather but there was a ton of airtime even in the front row and I couldn't really feel a major difference in airtime in the back. Sadly I couldn't do a night ride because the park closed early but I loved the rides I got. Invadr was just how I expected and I really enjoyed it. And loch Ness was better than I thought it would be but I feel like most of the time you are on it isn't really spent doing much but it is very scenic and I did love riding it.

  • @yannickgoossens97
    @yannickgoossens97 Před rokem

    My buddie and I may have had some luck. But at the end of the day, we took the line for 1st row. The normal cue was just a bit further than the splitting point at the stairs down. The wait was just as long as we would have waited in the normal cue. Front row on F.L.Y. is something special😄 Not the most intense per se. But the experience was 10 out of 10.

  • @user-qd2rg2wu1x
    @user-qd2rg2wu1x Před rokem

    I can see a flyer from Vekoma working at Cedar Point. It seems it's pretty good on capacity. Loading process looks simplified. Another unique coaster like Maverick would be cool.

  • @BluesCoasters
    @BluesCoasters Před 2 lety +2

    Let me just say, this ride is confusing 🤣 stellar review!

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Před 2 lety +1

    This coaster runs very cool it seems

  • @chambodubstep9965
    @chambodubstep9965 Před 2 lety +1

    Definetely one of the greatest theme parks out there

  • @jennahamilton6898
    @jennahamilton6898 Před 2 lety

    I’m going on fly tomorrow it’s gonna be my first flying roller coaster I’m so excited!!

  • @clubstep8244
    @clubstep8244 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The "2nd gear" on the first launch was done on purpose to make it feel less like a coaster and more like a plane takeoff

  • @rogerhellebrand3498
    @rogerhellebrand3498 Před 2 lety

    We did it a fortnite a go ( got 9 rides) and it tells your story ! One Masterpiece ..just like the Extreme spinners ! All are the new standard in Rollercoasters !

  • @EnoughRhetoric
    @EnoughRhetoric Před 2 lety

    Top notch review! Made me really jealous because I’ve got a few years to go minimum before the kids are old enough for a trip to Europe. And even then, it’s gonna be hard to convince my wife to pick Germany over several other countries just because I wanna go on some rides 🥴

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      Maybe one day!

    • @brittariedel3446
      @brittariedel3446 Před 2 lety +1

      There is a lot more to see in Germany that your wife might like 😉. Think about castles and cathedrals 😉.

    • @hmvollbanane1259
      @hmvollbanane1259 Před 2 lety

      Well keep in mind that you can drive from here near the park to Alicante in the very south of Spain within single day of only driving, while this is rather uncommon for europeans to do unless we are planning a full holiday there, i have heard that this is rather normal/ not considered a long trip for US-Americans. So if you stay anywhere from Spain to Italy you will need a day's drive at most to get here ;) (or in case of Paris or Benelux a couple of hours, we are rather close to Germany's western border, though this region is breathtakingly beautiful and has some of the oldest cities and highest density of castles in the world (especially the rhine and moselle valley (neighbouring region) towns feel like you are in a Grimm fairytale/ disney movie with picturesc medieval fachwerk (those white houses with timberframes) houses and great hiking/ biking along the wine valleysides

  • @deadbodydrive
    @deadbodydrive Před rokem

    I am making plans to visit Phantasialand and I can’t find anywhere if there are weight or size limits for these coasters (similar to HPW in Orlando). Could you tell me if you know of any? Thanks for the awesome reviews!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem

      A lot of Intamin's have a max height of 6'4". Not sure if Taron does too. I haven't seen many people denied rides for being too large here.

  • @Merp08
    @Merp08 Před rokem

    I’ve been on F.L.Y. Myself. It’s my number one coaster I’ve ever ridden, but I’ve only ridden coasters in europe. And there is only one coaster that can Possibly beat this is velocicoaster, I’m just the biggest sucker for theming. So I don’t now how this model is turning out in lesser themed parks. Cuz this coaster really feels like on big element. If it had six flags theming it definitely wouldn’t be my number one coaster, lil sidenote. Imagin phantasialand building an rmc ibox, that would be awesom. Excellent theming and an excellent ride, it would be an 11/10

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem

      It truly is a masterpiece. You'd definitely like Velocicoaster then.

  • @davidpalomeque4689
    @davidpalomeque4689 Před rokem

    I know the back seat is excellent, but is the front seat any good? How much less is the front, and is it better than Fønix or Formula?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem

      Front is excellent for the visuals. Forces aren't as extreme.

  • @RY30DM
    @RY30DM Před 2 lety

    The original way Batwing was setup was for the trains to recline on the lift hill, and it did that for a while. The trains would also come back up in the brakes. Unfortunately, that was causing a lot of issues, so that’s why it operates the way it does now.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the info. That would be nice to come up on the brakes if it stacks, but they usually run one train now.

    • @RY30DM
      @RY30DM Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster It was awesome with two stations, but of course that required more employees.

  • @helder408
    @helder408 Před 2 lety

    is skip the line available or i it just for hotel guests? becausse on their website they say its not availble for purchase

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      Just Charles Lindbergh guests once per day for FLY. Their regular skip the line pass is temporarily suspended due to covid.

  • @nrdythugg4102
    @nrdythugg4102 Před 2 lety +1

    I agree. FLY is a great fun coaster. But I didn't get a chance to ride it in the front row. yet.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I got lucky on my first ride.

    • @brittariedel3446
      @brittariedel3446 Před 2 lety

      The queue lines for first row are now open. We have ridden it 3 weeks ago. But the waiting time is considerably longer than for the other rows. And they close this line quite early. Hopped on it 1 hour before park closing and they closed the first row queue right behind us. However it is absolutely worth it to wait longer for first row. You get a different coloured wrist band for the first row so the operators know where to put you on the station.

  • @Kevin_Jay
    @Kevin_Jay Před 2 lety

    Did the coaster multiple times (come from Germany) and all is amazing: the coaster, the theming, soundtrack. Just a Masterpiece.
    Was there last weekend as Well and Sure long waiting times. But of course everyone wants to do it.
    I would Not agree it is the best coaster in Germany. As coaster Taron and Kärnan are still much better.
    However Rookburgh as themed area with All the Hotel experience is for probably one of the best in the world

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I definitely prefer this to Taron. This is up there with Karnan and GeForce for Germany's best.

  • @andyroman8223
    @andyroman8223 Před 2 lety

    I hope Disney or universal installs one of these vekoma flyers. Given how well phantasialand themed this one, I am drooling to think how this would look in a Disney park.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      This ride system is amazing theming or no theming.

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety

      Given Disney's relationship with Vekoma, I can see this actually being an option.

  • @chargedonpc9989
    @chargedonpc9989 Před 2 lety

    Fly looks amazing as do taron and black mamba at the same park

  • @danthecoasterman22
    @danthecoasterman22 Před 2 lety

    How do you think you would rate the ride without the theming?

  • @armadyllcrown
    @armadyllcrown Před 2 lety

    I rode it about a month after opening and because of the theming and near misses everywhere it is my nr1 in the park. Taron has better forces but you cant beat the theming and few flying air time moments.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I think this is actually more forceful than Taron to be honest.

    • @armadyllcrown
      @armadyllcrown Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster im just speaking from what i experienced. Maybe i got a bad ride on F.L.Y. or a good one on Taron. Or im wrong, its just the way i experienced things on the day i visited.

    • @armadyllcrown
      @armadyllcrown Před 2 lety

      My reply isnt to try and be defensive or anything, rather to say that people can have different opinions. I havent ridden F.L.Y. in the back yet. Perhaps that will change my opinnion on its forces. But it still is my n1 in the park because of the theming etc, also its my first flyer ive ridden so to me the feeling of that position blew me out of the water.

  • @alantrotter2077
    @alantrotter2077 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! FLY possibly over Expedition Ge Force? I was going to ask if you preferred it to Flying Dinosaur but I think I already know that answer.

  • @JoshB333
    @JoshB333 Před 2 lety

    2:42 There was footage up on CZcams of the station a few days ago but it was quickly taken down… Spoilt it for myself.

  • @gameplayxtreme3389
    @gameplayxtreme3389 Před 2 lety

    The ride looks great, but how is the station itself? Is it as good as you'd expect from Phantasialand?

  • @raffytaffi7447
    @raffytaffi7447 Před rokem

    Hey Canobie Coasters! Can I use some of this footage for a video review I'll be doing of FLY? I'll be sure to credit you. I only got one day at Phantasialand so I couldn't get enough footage of FLY

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem +1

      Sure, I have an "off-ride" video that's copyright free.

  • @rct800
    @rct800 Před 2 lety +4

    I absolutely agree! For me only Kärnan is better in germany. This ride is absolutely magical, it looks so tame from the outside but once you ride it in the front or back you really feel the intensity. The long ride combined with the epic theming, station and dark ride part makes this a one-of-a-kind experience that everyone should visit! While this is a much different ride compared to Taron I think they are equally great rides for me. The fact that something like Black Mamba could now be considered a supporting coaster in Phantasialand just speaks for itself I think.

  • @iitzfizz
    @iitzfizz Před 2 lety

    What's flying if you're not weightless (e.g. airtime) glad to hear it is as awesome as it sounds.

  • @intamin.enthusiast
    @intamin.enthusiast Před 2 lety

    I need to see a vekoma flying coaster have a pretzel loop then i might like them more than the B&M flying coaster

  • @dingo137
    @dingo137 Před 2 lety

    I went on this yesterday, and maybe it just wasn't running very well but it didn't do a huge amount for me - it felt a bit slow, and the flying position wasn't hugely comfortable. Smooth, though, to give it its due. Taron was a much more thrilling ride for me.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I like the flying position, but I know it's not for everyone.

    • @dingo137
      @dingo137 Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster It probably doesn't help that I'm a fair bit fatter than last time I rode a flying coaster (thanks lockdown!). Given that everyone else seems to rave about it, maybe I just got a bad ride for some reason.

  • @neoporshe455
    @neoporshe455 Před 2 lety +1

    Fun fact when I was on fly the 2 launch didn’t work so we were for 20 min on the coaster after that my back hurts a lot but we got a fast pass

  • @clubstep8244
    @clubstep8244 Před 4 měsíci

    I am so ungodly thankful that Phantasialand is my Homepark

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 4 měsíci

      Lucky! Although do they still not offer season passes?

    • @clubstep8244
      @clubstep8244 Před 4 měsíci

      @@CanobieCoaster No, sadly not. And someone told me they likely wont offer them again :(
      But hey Moviepark and Toverland are as close to me and they have cheap passes and good coasters :D

  • @azertycraftgaming
    @azertycraftgaming Před 2 lety

    I need to go back to phantasialand!

  • @VillasByrne
    @VillasByrne Před 2 lety +1

    I do abselutely love this ride as an overall expeience. But sadly, I don't enjoy the sensation of a flying coaster as much as many People do howecer i do teally lile the airtime and the incersions. I also still rank it extremely high due to the abselutely indcredible theming!

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I can see the flying position not being everyone's cup of tea.

  • @mavisintheworld8972
    @mavisintheworld8972 Před 2 lety

    Although it is smoother in terms of loading, I think it would be somewhat unfair to tarnish all B&M flying coasters as having issues; Galactica for example regularly achieves 1,300 riders per hour - as does Flying Dinosaur - both in spite of the flying position issue, although dual station operation of course helps. Fly actually doesn't get quite such a high throughput as this, probably due to 2 across seating instead of 4.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +2

      The ones in the US have glacial dispatches. I agree Flying Dinosaur has fast dispatches, but it has a massive crew.

  • @jtwoolley
    @jtwoolley Před rokem

    cool.

  • @GravitySpace24601
    @GravitySpace24601 Před 2 lety

    The train seems too long? How often does it valley?

  • @Hallucinade
    @Hallucinade Před 2 lety

    I rode it for the first time this week and it's so funny how slow it looks from the outside but when you're on it this machine whips you

  • @KingJohnson1985
    @KingJohnson1985 Před 11 měsíci

    I was in Phantasialand and Tripsdrill lately, and before that trip i literally hated Vekoma coasters.
    Now i am a Fan of Vekoma xD

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 11 měsíci

      I love Vekoma's newer coasters.

    • @KingJohnson1985
      @KingJohnson1985 Před 11 měsíci

      @@CanobieCoaster yea, the new gen Vekoma's are glassy smooth and have also nice layouts, thinking especially of F.L.Y. and Hals über Kopf xD

  • @Milano-14
    @Milano-14 Před měsícem

    I got the back row but that black thing over you shoulders was very loose so I was focusing more on holding on than the ride😂

  • @randomuser238
    @randomuser238 Před 2 lety

    Congrats on making it oversees despite restrictions. I am extremely jelous as I had a flight to ohio booked this year that got cancelled.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I was stunned the US didn't reciprocate Europe opening.

  • @YannisGoedermans
    @YannisGoedermans Před 9 měsíci

    I gotta make sure I have my athletic strap with me tomorrow.

  • @coasterhockygamingboy9549

    It’s kinda weird having this as someone not have the typical top 5 (Taron, Black Mamba, Karnan, Geforce, and Colossos) as their favourite coaster in Germany but hey, I’m okay with it. I think the top 5 coasters in Germany are
    1. Karnan
    2. Expedition Geforce
    3. Taron
    4. Black Mamba
    5. FLY

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      This is up there with Karnan and Expedition GeForce.

    • @ggtontoyono
      @ggtontoyono Před 2 lety

      I would not put Black Mamba even in the top 10 coasters of Europe

  • @pixelythegamer3260
    @pixelythegamer3260 Před 2 lety +1

    I could definitely see one of these in America

  • @CoasterCreationTV
    @CoasterCreationTV Před 2 lety +1

    Cedar fair needs to work with vekoma!

  • @mrprobro522
    @mrprobro522 Před měsícem

    I honestly think this would be a good fit for a Disney park. It’s not super duper intense and it’s a Top 25 rollercoaster. Something similar to this should be built at a Disney park and it could have even better theming than this one and I’m thinking it would have several good airtime moments and a few inversions with great hangtime. Would you like to see something similar to this at a Disney Park? Do you think this would be a good fit for a Disney theme park?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před měsícem

      I feel like Universal is a better fit given their thrill levels.

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Před 2 lety +1

    I wasn’t really paying attention but is the hotel real or is just scenery

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Před 2 lety +1

    If only Vekoma remade their Flying Dutchman’s with the new track it doesn’t have to use the laying down position it would probably look strange though

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 Před 2 lety

    Someone has got to get a fuckin POV up online of this. Looks brilliant though. I'd totally stay in the hotel. How was the sound inside the room? I usually take a nap mid day when doing parks with in park hotels. Hahah Do they have any sort of fast pass? I think it's dope it's side guide wheels have to be as large as it's running wheels. Just like the oddity of flyers having same size upstop wheels and running wheels. Just interesting wheel boggies.

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety

      here is a re-upload of an unofficial POV that was circling around a few months ago:
      czcams.com/video/oZf-OSVK4Lg/video.html

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +1

      Phantasialand usually has a limited fastpass, but it's temporarily suspended with covid. The hotel entrance for FLY is a special perk for the hotel that each guest can use once per day. As for the noise, Rookburgh had the audio playing from 8:30ish in the morning until midnight. You could definitely hear it in your room. I wasn't in the room while the coaster operated, but I imagine you'd hear that rumble on top of the music.

  • @highspeedrailenjoyer1045
    @highspeedrailenjoyer1045 Před 2 lety +1

    Is it better than flying dinosaur, or even starry sky ripper.

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety

      I haven't ridden Starry Sky Ripper, but I'd take this over Flying Dinosaur.

    • @highspeedrailenjoyer1045
      @highspeedrailenjoyer1045 Před 2 lety

      @@CanobieCoaster thats an accomplishment. I nedda get to Phantasia

  • @spentron1
    @spentron1 Před 2 lety

    It seems possible this is an actual good flying coaster. No awful "lie" position not even a loop. Airtime yes yes. Scenic. Still may be unnecessarily intense but a step in the right direction.

  • @Adar512
    @Adar512 Před 2 lety

    I hope y’all heard the sad sad news of dododonpa’s closure, it was one of my favorite coasters

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +2

      Hopefully it reopens soon!

    • @ThrillsofColdplay
      @ThrillsofColdplay Před 2 lety

      I find this announcement very confusing because the coaster has always had a sudden launch and we never heard of injuries on this coaster until this year

  • @chargedonpc9989
    @chargedonpc9989 Před 2 lety

    What would you rank fly on your top 25

  • @titanicant258
    @titanicant258 Před 2 lety

    Yeah, I need to go on this when I go to Germany. I mean, why wouldn’t I?

  • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser

    epic

  • @coasterhockygamingboy9549

    What does awe inspiring mean?

  • @AG7-MTM
    @AG7-MTM Před 2 lety +4

    Couldn't phantasialand at least do a first person pov themselves? I mean, they did it for Taron

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před 2 lety +6

      I think they want to keep the ride secret a bit longer.

    • @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser
      @AnotherSwissYoutubeUser Před 2 lety +1

      They actually filmed a POV but they have not released that yet.
      There was however an unofficial POV circling around a few months ago, here's a re-upload:
      czcams.com/video/oZf-OSVK4Lg/video.html

    • @AG7-MTM
      @AG7-MTM Před rokem

      @@CanobieCoaster they might keep it a little too long. Let's just say I "can't afford" to travel to Germany (I am mostly landlocked, even Canada is expensive for donestic travel)

  • @davidpalomeque4689
    @davidpalomeque4689 Před rokem

    I have a good feeling that a differently-themed clone of this would go in perfectly at one of the parks at Walt Disney World. Just what they need.

    • @davidpalomeque4689
      @davidpalomeque4689 Před rokem

      By the way, if this were hypothetically cloned at WDW, would it be the most intense coaster at the resort?

    • @CanobieCoaster
      @CanobieCoaster  Před rokem

      I'd love to see one.

  • @tm-py6qj
    @tm-py6qj Před 2 lety

    While I agree very much that F.L.Y looks amazing it is still though in my second place right below Kärnan