Originally Posted By jmishica 4 bays with 10 four passenger carts works out to 160 people every ride cycle. 6 minute ride intervals 1600 people per hour?
Originally Posted By wahooskipper There is nothing about that ride that could be compared to a "normal" thrill ride. It is unique.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>It is unique.<< Not really. A similar experience was offered at the Huntsville Space Center in Alabama several years ago. I went on it back in the late 80's and remember it being a similar centrifugal ride in a huge round capsule. Not sure if this is still there.
Originally Posted By a1stav Here, it is called G-force, it looks more similar to a Gravitron than Mission Space. <a href="http://www.spacecamp.com/museum/attractions/mu_sims1text.php" target="_blank">http://www.spacecamp.com/museu m/attractions/mu_sims1text.php</a>
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Thanks!!! However, the G-force feeling is the same as I recall my stomach being plastered on the seatback cushion.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I remember that ride. Its the G Force, and it only goes forward. It doesn't manipulate the force and trick the brain at all. It's somewhat lame. I think that Mission Space, though similar in principle, is far far better. Also compare capacity and 3D treatment of motion in Mission Space, the only similarity is the use of centrifuge. The G Force has a capacity of what...2? It is very different.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yes, you are. And I agree the M:S format is more realistic and immersive, but the principle of centrifugal forces and the effect on the body are the same on both. *that* was my point.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Does that take into account load and unload times?>> I haven't been on M:S, but the actual ride time is about four minutes.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Personally, what causes me the most pain when riding M:S is having to watch that bad actor on the video screens... what's his name again...???
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Yes, Gary Sinise. Between him and Bill Paxton (??) over at USF's Twister, it's enough bad acting to last me a lifetime.
