Alton Towers - Winged Coaster?

[NemesisRider]

I would love to see one, but the height issue would prevail in this,unless the did a Raptor style wing rider (shorter, less inversions, limited.).

TBH a floorless dive does something similar so when Blivvy (eventually) goes, they could get one of those.

[daboywunda]

The launch element to it would see that height shouldn't be an issue. Look at Furious Baco... Not the highest of rides that was ever built, but packs a huge punch (taking the size of the footprint out of that statement btw, because F.B's footprint seems massive)

[Ryan.B]

A traditional lift wing coaster wouldn't be very good as the pacing would be bad because of its height but with the new launched wing rider there is a possibility.

[inFusion]

Here's something crazy I came up with the other day... But I'm not sure on the logistics..

Didn't Alton have planning permission for a launched coaster next to Duel a few years back, but went with Rita in Ug Land instead?

Haven't B&M developed a way of launching wingriders?

In case you need help putting the 2 together... A launched wingrider themed to something like bats next to Duel...?

Trouble is, not sure what the regulations would be on foot-print, height, tree removal or this methane gas issue they have in the area... Nor am I totally convinced that without a bit of an overhaul, the area could cope with the addition of such a massive attraction as well as being the through-fare for Forbidden Valley.

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[Aidan Lowe]

AT I can't see getting a winged coaster unless its in the car park.

But imagine this, a launched flying (air) wing coaster, first of its kind. Its bound to happen one day guys somewhere in the world. Now that I would love to ride.

[Dom]

But imagine this, a launched flying (air) wing coaster, first of its kind. Its bound to happen one day guys somewhere in the world. Now that I would love to ride.

That would be interesting, plus its a gimmick, which AT love. As for wing coasters themselves, I quite like them. I do really enjoy The Swarm, so if AT were to ever get one than i personally would love it. I guess it wouldn't need a lift hill either, given the success of Thunderbird, so i can see it working well in the park. I like the idea mentioned about it being themed to bats and going in Gloomy Wood. Would never happen, but would be incredible if they did.

[Stan.H]

I could see that working really well, I'd love a bit like manta where you scrape the water or a splash-down pool (like shammy).