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Flight Deck inverted coaster (formerly Top Gun) at California’s Great America. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard in 1993.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Top Gun \/ Flight Deck<\/b> is a steel inverted roller coaster located at California’s Great America in Northern California. Built by Bolliger & Mabillard, Flight Deck made its debut March 19, 1993 asTop Gun<\/b>. This was Bolliger & Mabillard’s second inverted coaster behind Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America. The third inverted coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard opened a little under two months later at Six Flags Great Adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statistics:<\/strong>
Length:<\/em> 2,260 ft
Height:<\/em> 102 ft
Drop:<\/em> 91 ft
Inversions:<\/em> 3
Speed:<\/em> 50 mph
Duration:<\/em> 2:26
Elements:<\/em> Chain Lift Hill, Loop, Zero-G Roll, Corkscrew
Capacity:<\/em> 1,380 riders per hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ride begins with a small right-hand turn followed by the lift hill. The drop at the top of the hill begins with a sharp left turn. After the drop, there is a vertical loop. The ride then performs a 3\/4 turn to the right followed by a Heartline Spin. There are a couple mild turns. After this, there is a small drop immediately followed by a corkscrew loop and a Flat Spin over a nearby pond . The ride features another 3\/4 turn, this time to the left. Finally, the train turns right into the loading station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n