[aj1701]

^At this point I would actually be surprised if we didn't see a launched B&M out of Cedar Fair within the next several years. I am pretty sure a launch of some would be the next thing on the coaster agenda for Carowinds.

[FamousAmos]

Well, Thunderbird is a launched B&M and I'm happy that B&M has finally ventured into the world of Launch coasters.

[Edwardo]

They did that years ago .

I do hope they build more.

[chknwing]

its quite possible Carowinds may get a 2nd hand launch coaster from another park. Possibly a Wicked Twister type. Renamed to White Lightning.

[aj1701]

They did that years ago .

I do hope they build more.

Hulk doesn't really count, because tires. Where does this secondhand Intamin impulse idea come from?

[HavenHamilton]

When I went to Cedar Point, I rode TTD and yes it was really cool, but it was NOT my favorite ride. I think it was either Magnum or MF for me. I think a launch coaster like Maverick would be great to have next, but since that's intamin (probably not)

This. Strata coasters are such a specific experience. Dragster is well worth the wait, but Maverick is my favorite CP coaster.

[Axel]

Why don't we go past strata, lets hit 500 feet just completely skip 400 feet

I wonder if the FAA would even let Carowinds build a 400' ride... it is directly in a flight path. A 500' structure seems even more unlikely to be approved.

[DT3]

Why don't we go past strata, lets hit 500 feet just completely skip 400 feet

I wonder if the FAA would even let Carowinds build a 400' ride... it is directly in a flight path. A 500' structure seems even more unlikely to be approved.

Why not just move the airport over?

Edit: I just did some math. If one of the runways is about 6.7 miles away on the ground (which it is according to Google Earth), and the angle of descent is about 3 degrees (which is reasonable), the most planes in perfect conditions, and descent will be about 0.3155 miles, or 1665.84 feet off the ground when it flies over specifically the scrambler. I think that's plenty of room for a 500' structure, offering almost 1000 feet of room.

[Koallinbear]

Why don't we go past strata, lets hit 500 feet just completely skip 400 feet

I wonder if the FAA would even let Carowinds build a 400' ride... it is directly in a flight path. A 500' structure seems even more unlikely to be approved.

Why not just move the airport over?

Edit: I just did some math. If one of the runways is about 6.7 miles away on the ground (which it is according to Google Earth), and the angle of descent is about 3 degrees (which is reasonable), the most planes in perfect conditions, and descent will be about 0.3155 miles, or 1665.84 feet off the ground when it flies over specifically the scrambler. I think that's plenty of room for a 500' structure, offering almost 1000 feet of room.

Plenty of room

[mark40511]

I wonder if there is a specific limit in height? Does anyone know for sure?

[pproteinc]

^ That's now a great question. At one time they said rides couldn't go past pretty much the skytower, then windseeker came along. After that, that was the max now Fury325 comes along. At this point anything is possible. I'm sure there is some type restriction.

[tylerSC]

If they were to build a 400 ft. strata coaster, I would like to see a launched coaster but not end so abruptly like Dragster and Kingda Ka.

[tylerSC]

A strata coaster does not necessarily have to be another version of Dragster or Kingda Ka. It should just be over 400 ft. So they could design something a bit different. Although I would like to see a launch coaster of some sort.

[fishels]

Why don't we go past strata, lets hit 500 feet just completely skip 400 feet

I really like the way you think. Maybe you could try and apply at carowinds and in 30 or so years you could run the place! Would be awesome

[RollerBee]

Carowindsman was Team Leader at Afterburn for years, he ran such a tight ship up there that they wouldn't let him be promoted to Area Manager.