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| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1948 |
| Rider height | 36 inch minimum |
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| Manufacturer | Eyerly Aircraft Company |
| Capacity | 16 per cycle |
The Rock-O-Plane is a flat ride first developed by American manufacturer, Eyerly Aircraft Company, in 1948.
Design
Each Rock-O-Plane has 8 enclosed vehicles, seating a max of 16 riders per cycle. Inside each "cage" can be found a large metal ring, allowing riders to control their own rotations by pitching back or forward.
Some updated Rock-O-Plane's have modern, open-air vehicles.
Incidents
Several Rock-O-Plane's have had recorded cases of their "cages" opening mid-ride.