"Known throughout the world for delivering non-stop thrills and entertainment, Six Flags Over Georgia exemplifies the Six Flags world-wide brand," noted Gary Story, president of Six Flags, Inc. "The unveiling of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT kicks-off the park's 35th season, completing the collection of ride experiences and truly transforming Six Flags Over Georgia into the SUPER PARK of the South."

The addition of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT follows an already unprecedented 2001 season when Six Flags unveiled not one, but two 200-foot tall thrill rides, literally towering over suburban Atlanta. SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT'S strong stature and phenomenal airborne experience promises mere mortals the opportunity to soar like super heroes and fly freely like never before.

"The name SUPERMAN evokes images of wildly thrilling entertainment and excitement of heroic size," said vice president and general manager John Odum. "SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT combines the world's best high tech ride elements with an exclusive high-flying twist making it the most unique roller coaster to hit this region."

The SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT adventure begins as passengers board the sleek, 28-seat train sitting four abreast. As the train exits the station, passengers tilt face-first into flying position, suspended from the track above. The anticipation builds as passengers, secured by specially designed over-the-shoulder harnesses and lap bars, climb the 115-foot lift hill with nothing but a bird's eye view below. Upon take-off, the ride enters a series of sharp dives, high-banked curves and spirals uniquely designed to enhance the flying experience.

The signature feature of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT comes as riders sail through the first-ever, 78-foot, pretzel-shaped inverted loop, climbing to the top of the large looping figure and diving into a curve which brings them amazingly close to the ground, amplifying the sensational feelings of flying.

Rounding out the flight is a surprising 360 degree in-line roll just before the train enters the station, turning average thrill-seekers into high-flying super heroes. "SUPERMAN- ULTIMATE FLIGHT'S innovative design system and state-of-the-art technology make it a must ride for every theme park enthusiast," added Odum.

SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT'S remarkable flight pattern covers more than 2759-feet of tortuously twisted steel track reaching speeds of 60 mph. As passengers take flight in the space-age train, the track above is virtually invisible creating an intense sensation that makes the nearly three minute ride seem much, much faster.

"Our guests expect the best in thrills and entertainment. Following the 2001 success of two colossal-size rides like Deja Vu and Acrophobia, SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT is the perfect compliment to the park's super-size coaster collection," added Odum. "SUPERMAN-ULTIMATE FLIGHT stamps Six Flags Over Georgia's place on the map as the thrill ride capital of the South."

The addition of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT brings Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coaster tally to an outstanding nine - - offering guests a plethora of intense roller coaster experiences, now including the ability to FLY!!

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates in May of 1967 as the world's second regional theme park, following the grand opening success of Six Flags Over Texas in 1961. The brainchild of Texas oilman, Angus Wynne, Jr., Six Flags was a huge triumph pioneering such innovations as one-price tickets, Broadway-style live productions and world-class rides like the first triple looping roller coaster, the Mind Bender.

To celebrate a season filled with thrills, fun and excitement, Six Flags Over Georgia is stacking up festivities for the whole family to enjoy like nightly celebrations, electrifying LIVE shows, commemorative collectibles and the opening of SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT, the most unique ride in the park's 35-year history.

Here's a description of of Superman:Ultimate Flight released by Six Flags Over Georgia.

 April 4, 2002

ATLANTA- Amid immense anticipation and to the astonishment and delight of thrill seekers world-wide, Six Flags Over Georgia makes aviation history with the debut of the South's only flying roller coaster, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight. SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight, based on the legend of SUPERMAN, a DC Comics Super Hero and a timeless American icon, celebrates the true spirit of courage and adventure.

The opening of SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight represents the park's third major thrill ride addition in less than a year and brings Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coaster tally to an impressive nine. "Six Flags Over Georgia continues to lead the industry by offering the most innovative, cutting-edge thrill ride experiences available. With the opening of Deja Vu, Acrophobia and now Superman - Ultimate Flight, this regional theme park has transformed into the Super Park of the South," said John Odum vice president and general manager of Six Flags Over Georgia.

The single largest investment in the park's 35 years, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight turns average mortals into high-flying super heroes. Recognized as the South's only flying roller coaster, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight is "an adrenaline rush at it's best," added Odum. Completely unique in design, this ride begins with a 115-foot climb in altitude, while riders face straight down with nothing but a bird's eye view of the landscape below.

The ultra-intense, three-minute journey is packed with relentless thrills featuring sharp dives under ground and high-banked curves and spirals - all with riders arms stretched above the head and the body in a prone position. The one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art design and high tech ride elements enhance the incredible flying experience.

Riders will encounter two signature features as they travel the 2,759-feet of tortuously twisted steel track - the first ever pretzel shaped, inverted loop and a 360-degree in-line roll. Riders will sail head first, through the 78-foot pretzel loop, climbing to the top of the large loop and diving into a curve, which brings them amazingly close to the ground. Rounding out the flight is the surprising 360-degree in-line roll, tightly coiled and quickly executed, giving riders the feeling of being hurtled through space just before the train enters the station.

"Superman - Ultimate Flight's remarkable flight characteristics and airborne experience make it the most unique roller coaster in the world," stated Odum.

Enhancing the experience, riders pilot through the maze of twisted steel in a revolutionary carriage sitting four-abreast. Gravity pulls riders, tilted face first, to securely designed over-the-shoulder harnesses and lap bars. To maximize ride capacity, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight utilizes the first of its kind dual loading station delivering 1,520 rides per hour, more than any other ride in the park.

Known throughout the world for developing the most innovative and technologically advanced rides, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight manufacturer Bolliger and Mabillard of Monthey, Switzerland ranks among the best coaster designers in the business. Other Bolliger and Mabillard rides at Six Flags Over Georgia include Batman The Ride - a suspended, looping coaster and The Georgia Scorcher - one of the tallest and fastest stand-up coasters in the South.

The buzz of the industry since its announcement January 22nd, SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight has coaster experts stepping forward claiming it as the hottest new thrill coaster for 2002. Paul Ruben, a roller coaster writer, lecturer, historian, and aficionado who has ridden more than 500 different roller coasters over the last 60 years said, "Six Flags Over Georgia has pushed the envelope with Superman - Ultimate Flight! This coaster is a lie-on-your-stomach and dive-bomb-towards-the-ground ultra intense thrill machine. The result is controlled mayhem, a sense of flying on one of the wildest rides ever."

The creation of SUPERMAN - Ultimate Flight "transforms mere mortals into high flying heroes," Odum added. That is one reason Lt. Commander John Raiford, director of Aerospace Operations for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Aviation Challenge program, is ready to apply for a new type of pilot's license.

The 20-year flight veteran has piloted some of the most sophisticated aircraft in the world and spent over 4000 hours in both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. He continues to search for the ultimate aviation challenge both in the air and on the ground. "Superman - Ultimate Flight is truly a unique perspective in roller coasters. It's great to be excited about flight again!" Raiford said.

I have been able to ride Superman:Ultimate Flight 10 times and it seem to get better evey time I ride it. If your going to ride one ride this season ride this one. You won't be disappointed.