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gallant_justin
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I was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight into how a paratrooper fair ride works from a science/engineering view.
Paratrooper Ride from an engineering perspective
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the mechanics and engineering aspects of a paratrooper fair ride, including its operation and specifications. Participants express interest in both general descriptions and specific technical details related to the ride's functioning.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants seek insights into the scientific and engineering principles behind the paratrooper ride.
- One participant provides a brief overview of the ride's operation, mentioning that it spins and the cars lean outwards based on angular velocity and radius.
- Another participant notes the lack of universal operating specifications and suggests contacting ride manufacturers for detailed information.
- A participant mentions working for a company that owns a paratrooper ride and expresses frustration over incomplete technical documentation.
- Links to external resources are shared, but they primarily provide general descriptions rather than in-depth technical specifications.
- A seemingly unrelated post introduces a historical reference to Jesse James, which does not contribute to the technical discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for more specific technical information about the ride, but there is no consensus on the availability of such information or the best sources to obtain it. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of operating specifications.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the completeness of available documentation and the variability in ride specifications based on different manufacturers and models.
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Individuals interested in amusement ride engineering, ride operation specifications, or those seeking to understand the mechanics of fair rides may find this discussion relevant.
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Mech_Engineer
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gallant_justin said:
Do you have a better description of the ride? I'm not sure which kind you're talking about...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paratrooper_(ride)
http://www.flatrides.com/Ride Index Pages/paratrooperhydro.html
These two are general descriptions but I'm more interested in operating specs etc.
http://www.flatrides.com/Ride Index Pages/paratrooperhydro.html
These two are general descriptions but I'm more interested in operating specs etc.
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So what do you want to know about it? It's a relatively simple ride: it spins, the cars lean outwards at an angle based on the speed at which it spins. A little vector addition will tell you what angle the cars will lean at based on the angular velocity of the wheel and the radius the cars are located at (keep in mind, you're interested in the radius to the center of mass of the cars, which will change as they spin outwards).
As for operating specs and stuff, you need to talk to a manufacturer of these ride. I don't have a universal manual for operating specifications of fair rides.
As for operating specs and stuff, you need to talk to a manufacturer of these ride. I don't have a universal manual for operating specifications of fair rides.
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i think i can help you
hey justin,
i think i have just the thing you're looking for... how about we meet up some time and discuss it... don't worry, i'll find you
hey justin,
i think i have just the thing you're looking for... how about we meet up some time and discuss it... don't worry, i'll find you
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I work for a company that owns a paratrooper ride. If you want specific information about the ride check with Dartron Industries. However, I have been searching for technical information myself because our manuals & other documentation are incomplete.(The model we have is a 1974) I can tell you it was manufactured by Hrubetz which was later bought out by Dartron. And if you look further you will find that ride manufacturer websites are more geared toward selling rides than providing information about them. If you have any more luck finding technical specs, please let me know where you find them.
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Jesse James before he died
Named four things he liked to ride
Tri Cycle, Bicycle ,Automobile
And a Bow Legged Woman on Ferris Wheel
cadence.. 5 mile run..82nd Airborne Division
what is a Paratrooper ride?
did I not give that to some one on Hay Street in Fayetteville out side the Rip Cord Lounge one night for a bottle of Beam?
Named four things he liked to ride
Tri Cycle, Bicycle ,Automobile
And a Bow Legged Woman on Ferris Wheel
cadence.. 5 mile run..82nd Airborne Division
what is a Paratrooper ride?
did I not give that to some one on Hay Street in Fayetteville out side the Rip Cord Lounge one night for a bottle of Beam?
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