Tilt-A-Whirl

Tilt-A-Whirl (Hersheypark)

The Tilt-A-Whirl is a flat ride commonly found at amusement parks and fairgrounds.

History

In 1926, the Tilt-A-Roll was patented by Sellner Manufacturing, its first was built a year later.[1]

In 2011, Sellner Manufacturing's assets were sold to Larson International, which still produces Tilt-A-Whirls today.

Design

Tilt-A-Whirls contain hooded vehicles, which rotate on a circular rail. At the front of each gondola can be found a cylinder, which serves as the axis of rotation.

The Tilt-A-Whirl platform is not level, resulting in a constant "tilt," where the name comes from. This causes the vehicle to spin as it rapidly changes angle.

Examples

References

  1. "Sellner Manufacturing Company".