Flying roller coaster

A flying roller coaster is a type of roller coaster meant to simulate the sensations of flight by harnessing riders in a prone position during the duration of the ride. The roller coaster cars are suspended below the track, with riders secured such that their backs are parallel to the track.

Flying roller coaster
Manta, a flying coaster at SeaWorld Orlando.
StatusIn Production
First manufactured1997
No. of installations26
ManufacturersBolliger & Mabillard (2002-), Vekoma (2000-), Zamperla (2002-)
Restraint StyleOver-the-shoulder (most common style)
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