The Flying Chair is a rotating and lifting ride with 48 suspended seats. It suits theme parks and family entertainment centers seeking a high-capacity, visually appealing attraction.
Figures below are the design values for this model. Site-specific engineering is confirmed per project.
The Flying Chair is a rotating flying ride with 48 suspended seats. It combines rotation, lift and tilt to create a wave-like flight sensation. The ride is a fixed installation intended for theme parks, family entertainment centers and larger amusement parks. It offers high hourly capacity within a compact footprint, making it suitable for sites where space is limited but visitor throughput matters.
The ride consists of a lower base assembly, upper carriage, sliding assembly, canopy, seat suspension, decoration and lighting, electrical system and hydraulic system. The 48 seats are arranged so that they do not collide during operation. Each seat is equipped with an electromagnetic lock for the safety belt, which can be released centrally from the control cabin to speed up loading and unloading. The ride is designed to the standards required by your market, confirmed per project.
The ride requires a footprint of 20 m by 23 m and a power supply of 3N+PE 380/220V 50Hz. Installed power is 75 kVA. The equipment height is 10.4 m and the run height is 7.5 m. The rotation diameter is 10.4 m. Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel according to the foundation and assembly drawings provided. The design life of the ride is 16 years under normal operating and maintenance conditions.
The ride operates at 12 rpm. Trained operators and maintenance staff are required. Emergency procedures cover power failure, passenger discomfort and other scenarios, with defined steps for each. Regular drills, at intervals not exceeding one quarter, are recommended. A medical room with first-aid equipment and trained personnel should be available near the ride. Daily pre-opening checks and adherence to the maintenance schedule are essential for safe operation.
The questions park developers ask most about this ride — answered without the sales language.
The ride requires a space of 20 m by 23 m. This includes the rotating structure and safe clearance. The equipment height is 10.4 m, so check overhead obstructions and local height restrictions before planning the site.
The ride has 48 seats and carries 48 riders per cycle. The rotation speed is 12 rpm. Cycle time depends on loading and unloading, which is assisted by the central electromagnetic belt release.
The Flying Chair requires a power supply of 3N+PE 380/220V 50Hz with an installed capacity of 75 kVA. Confirm your site's electrical infrastructure can meet this before installation.
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Design basis agreed against the standards your market requires, confirmed per project
Structure designed for a 20-year service life, stated in the contract for each project
Rigorous non-destructive testing at every production stage
Advanced surface treatment for extreme environments
Lightweight yet high-strength for wind resistance
Faster installation with premium visual finish
Integrated emergency release system for minimal downtime
Iconic skyline-defining structures
Maximum revenue efficiency with large cabin capacity
Thermostatic cabins for year-round comfortable riding
Multi-motor configuration for fault tolerance
Space-efficient layout for flexible site integration
Every ZhipaoRides product is engineered with redundant, fail-safe systems that meet or exceed international amusement ride safety standards. From electrical interlocks to structural redundancy, we leave nothing to chance.
Forced electrical interlocking prevents any unauthorized or unsafe startup. The system requires all safety conditions to be met before operation can begin, eliminating human-error risks.
Three independent door opening safeguards — mechanical lock, electrical sensor, and control system verification — eliminate passenger entrapment risk under all operating conditions.
Dual independent braking mechanisms with fail-safe engagement ensure controlled deceleration even in the event of primary system failure, meeting Class A ride standards.
Continuous sensor-based monitoring of vibration, temperature, and load distribution provides instant anomaly detection and automatic shutdown when parameters exceed safe thresholds.
Integrated auxiliary drive and manual release mechanisms enable safe passenger evacuation from any position, including during power outages or extreme weather conditions.
Non-destructive testing at every production stage — from raw material to final assembly — ensures structural integrity backed by 25-year design life certification.
Our safety systems undergo rigorous third-party testing and certification to meet or exceed GB 8408 (Chinese national standard) and EN 13814 (European standard) requirements. Each ride is equipped with multiple redundant safety mechanisms, ensuring passenger protection at all times. From the factory floor to the final installation site, our engineering team conducts comprehensive safety audits, load tests, and operational simulations before any ride enters service.
