Flight Deck

Flight Deck is a roller coaster located at California's Great America in Northern California. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard, Flight Deck made its debut March 19, 1993 as Top Gun. It is the park's most popular ride. This was Bolliger & Mabillard's second inverted coaster behind Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America. The third inverted coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard opened a little under two months later at Six Flags Great Adventure. The i... More
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Ride Type:

Park:

Opened:

  • Mar 19, 1993

Also known as:

  • Top Gun

Amusement Parks

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Manufacturer:

Max Speed:

  • 80.47 km/h (50 mph )

Duration:

  • 2 min 26 s

Height:

  • 31.1 m (102 ft )

Drop:

  • 27.7 m (90.9 ft )

Inversions:

  • 3

G-force:

  • 4.5 (44 m/s² )

Capacity (riders per hour):

  • 1,330

Height Restriction:

  • 1.3716 m (4.5 ft )

Accidents:

Date Deaths Injuries
  • Sep 7, 1998
  • 1
  • 1

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Track Length:

  • 688.8 m (2260 ft )
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