Can anyone name this Rock-o-Plane type ride?

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Can anyone name this Rock-o-Plane type ride?

Postby ricardobugsy » 15 Aug 2004, 22:19

I went on a ride similar to the Rock-o-Planes at Phoenix Rock Festival in the early 1990s except that the cars spun upside-down 'sideways' instead of 'head over heels'. Never seen one since. Anyone know what this ride is called or if there are any still operating?
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Postby Martin » 25 Apr 2005, 22:22

Think you're talking about the UK's only Chance Skydiver, which appeared their several years. 70ft wheel with 16 cars mounted around wheel's rim. Both previous owners William Summers & George Wharton brought it there. Its now at Seaburn Amusement Park, owned by Billy Joe Butlin.
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Postby ricardobugsy » 26 Apr 2005, 08:32

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I had almost given up hope on ever getting a reply to this one.
One of the best rides I have ever been on.
I am surprised that there are not more of them around.
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Postby mathmos » 14 Oct 2008, 14:18

I loved that ride too! made you rally dizzy tho lol!
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