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It's because of the tentacles.
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The trains are longer than both Apollo and Alpen with 10 rows instead of 8. I don't know that it's fair to say that they should logically be half the weight.Not sure why you would say that. They are half the width of Alpie or Apollo's trains, which logically would be about 6-7 tons.
I linked this previously. It explains Intamin's theories regarding the new train design, including the reduced weight. So, yes, lighter trains means more efficient power usage.I'm wondering if the reason to use lighter trains is to reduce the forces/power needed during the launches?
Rows alone don't determine a train's length. Apollo and Tempesto both have 9 rows, yet Tempesto has a shorter length and I'm sure Tempesto's train weight is no where near Apollo's. Either way, we were trying to determine if the shipment in last week was for one full train, or only part of one.The trains are longer than both Apollo and Alpen with 10 rows instead of 8. I don't know that it's fair to say that they should logically be half the weight.
WHAT!!I'm not so sure that equation always holds up, though I can definitely see where it's coming from
Theoretically, what is the closest Spot That's not privately owned Where a drone could take off and land from in the area? Theoretically, of course.?
Yeah but then the drone is definitely out of sight at a point during the flight to BGW and back. I think that's the real problem. There probably aren't any places where the drone can stay in line of sightSo public land? That’s tough.
I’d email the GM of Williamsburg Country Club. Offer to do some drone shots of the course in the summer in exchange for being able to use it during non-peak times to take off and land at for flying in general. I’ve done that at a few courses I’ve worked at.
Yeah but then the drone is definitely out of sight at a point during the flight to BGW and back. I think that's the real problem. There probably aren't any places where the drone can stay in line of sight
Side of Rt 60 also. Problem is it would be too easy for someone from the park or a cop (or worse, a random person), to see you and try to stop you, even if you are following the law. Park could ban you as well, even if you aren't breaking any laws.Theoretically, what is the closest Spot That's not privately owned Where a drone could take off and land from in the area? Theoretically, of course.?
That's probably good considering that any idiot can get a drone and cause some damage with it when they aren't being careful.It's a little different now @ControlsEE . If a drone is spotted over the park during operating hours, coasters in the immediate area are shut down until the all clear is given from 100.
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