Operational_features Great_Gasp



a last gasp pin



pieces of great gasp when tower in midst of disassembly


gasp opened 12 chutes, although ride control system upgraded , popularity decreased, number reduced 8 chutes.


each seat held 2 riders, , equipped seat belt , restraint bar. stationary cables kept each chute stabilized , in correct position. cable moved seat vertically. inside tower 1 counterweight each chute.


the control system detect empty seats overloaded seats , prevent cycling them. control system hardware located in small ring housing @ base of tower. anemometer mounted @ top of ride, , tied control system prevent operation when wind gusted above preset limit.


a small elevator inside tower allowed access winch , motor housing @ top. tower held antennas in-park radio communications. gasp served focal point of new year s eve celebrations in 1990. huge 1991 sign mounted, , fireworks launched top ring of gasp while peach dropped, 1 still dropped in atlanta, during holiday in park new year s eve celebration on december 31, 1990.


it has been said pieces of great gasp sent 6 flags on texas spare parts on texas chute out ensuring stay in operation next few years. on wednesday, october 10, 2012, texas chute out imploded city of dallas. replaced new texas sky screamer twice tall texas chute out.


















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