Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower
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| Manufacturer | Intamin | ||||||||||
| Product | Parachute Tower | ||||||||||
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| Capacity | 2-3 per gondola | ||||||||||
| Hourly capacity | 1280 | ||||||||||
| Area | 27 feet × 27 feet | ||||||||||
| Height | 250 feet | ||||||||||
Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower was a Paratower built by Swiss manufacturer Intamin previously located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, USA.
History
The ride first opened at Six Flags Over Mid-America in 1978 as Sky Chuter. It was removed in 1982 and relocated to Six Flags Great Adventure in 1983.[1] The ride closed after the end of the 2022 season, but remained standing but not operating before the park announced its permanent removal on November 14, 2024. Parachute Training Center: Edwards AFB Jump Tower, alongside Kingda Ka, Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, Green Lantern and Twister were to be removed and demolished to make way for a “multi world record breaking launched roller coaster” in 2026.[2][3]
Six Flags Great Adventure filed for permits to demolish the ride in November 2024.[4] The ride was imploded by demolition firm Controlled Demolition, Inc. on December 19, 2024.[5]
References
- ↑ "Parachuter's Perch". GreatAdventureHistory.
- ↑ "Six Flags to Invest More Than $1 Billion Over the Next Two Years to Enhance Guest Experience". investors.sixflags.com. Retrieved 2025-01-21.
- ↑ "Six Flags Great Adventure retiring 2 coasters, including Kingda Ka; announces pair of new coasters". 6abc Action News. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ↑ "DEMO OF PARACHUTE RIDE". SDL Portal. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ↑ "Parachute Tower". Instagram. f7coasters.