James6 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Agreed, somehow with a throughput of around 1500 , it still gets the longest que's on park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4n Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Agreed, somehow with a throughput of around 1500 , it still gets the longest que's on park.I think the long queues may be due to the large number of people who buy fastrack for the ride, and the all too often, break-downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 It hasn't been too bad the last few times I've been there , but so many times , whichever station your on , that one breaks down , I swear , every single time it's just the one your on , But to be fair they almost always move that station across to the other quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I think the long queues may be due to the large number of people who buy fastrack for the ride, and the all too often, break-downs. Agreed with Air Dan.I also thought of the following points...Also, Being next to Nemesis. Nemesis is a really big and popular attraction. So having Air by Nemesis can influence the queues.e.g. Nemesis is unavailable so people go to Air.Nemesis having a longer queuing time than Air.Being next to other attractions which can still be popular. - Ripsaw and The Blade.The Skyride having a station in Forbidden Valley.(As well as stated above just being next to Nemesis.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yea definatley, I've always thought of Air as the most popular of the 2 in Forbidden Valley, but strangely the past couple of times I've been, Nemesis has had the longer que. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Or maybe, just maybe, Air is such a great concept and in it's own right is a unique, enjoyable ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 I didn't mean it like Air shouldn't have the longer que, I agree with you that it's , and I quote , "A great concept that's unique and enjoyable" Didn't mean to be miss interpreted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I don't get to visit Alton Towers as much as I would like to so I will ask someone this who does...What is the maxamum number of trains Air has please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 Okies, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 This was an incredable experience for me. It's not scary but it is certainly a unique sensation. Btw, does anyone know fast it goes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyT Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I remember press releases saying 43mph back in 2002, although the actual speed could be a different story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ah ok. Thanks.If press release are correct then that's faster than I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Stats.http://www.rcdb.com/1458.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Williams Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Many thanks.It's definatly a unique experience. I wouldn't mind trying one of the more intense flyers, like the one in Seaworld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeby-vuit Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Air had technical issue all weekend, but it wasn't for too long, looked like a 'reboot' was needed. Great ride, go on it 4 times over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Gah! I'm going for the first time in about 6 years on Friday! If Air is down I will actually cry! How do you mean had an issue "all weekend", but then say "it wasn't too long"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Air does quite often have minor breakdowns that are more often than not sorted with 10/15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Ah right cool! I can't wait to get back on Air again Will be interesting after going on Manta last summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 You'll be lucky to be in airs queue without it breaking down, but it barely ever has serious problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 That's a relief. All I remember really is that last time I went on it there was a hailstorm going on. Going through the fly-to-lie and getting smashed in the face with hailstones was... Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeby-vuit Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I was on Stealth last year in February in a Hailstorm...Not Good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Air was a surprise for me yesterday, I found it a lot better than usual being quicker, more forceful and with a few pops of "air" () It's a great ride but I really don't usually enjoy it as much as I did yesterday. ;)Not only that but the ride team was working fantastically with the next train being dispatched before the previous was even on the break run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBdaWonderLlama Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Air got stuck yesterday. Only know this from my mates Facebook Status."AH yesturday got stuck on air! Hanging there for like 20 minutes !! AHA" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted August 12, 2010 Report Share Posted August 12, 2010 Was probably just an e-stop to collect someone's phone or something, happened to me on the lift on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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