Get ready for take-off and climb on board Gold Reef City’s newest thrill ride, The high Flying Maverick

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Excitement is, quite literally, in the air at SA’s
top-rated theme park* with the launch of Gold Reef City’s first-of-its-kind
aeronautical ride – The High Flying
Maverick.
Never before seen in Africa, The High Flying Maverick adds a 9/10 fear factor ride
to Gold Reef City Theme
Park’s already wide range
of more than 30 rides which includes the famous Anaconda, Tower Of Terror, Miners
Revenge and Jozi Express, just to name a few.
Adrenalin-junkies brave enough to push themselves to the limit will climb into the
cockpit with three other fearless stunt pilots. Strapping themselves into their
seats, a total of 24 thrill-seekers in six, four- seater cockpits will go through
the pre-flight check with Gold Reef City Theme Park’s ground control, before
experiencing the most exhilarating ride on the continent.
Combining thrilling motion and spectacular visual effects, The High Flying Maverick
takes riders on an amazing journey which replicates the experiences and sensations
of an acrobatic aeroplane flight, with banks, loops, dives and weightlessness that
will test even the most experienced thrill seekers.
The action takes place up to 8m above the ground and ‘pilots’ experience
accelerations of up to 4G, right side up and upside down. As with all Gold Reef City
Theme Park rides, safety is a key aspect of the experience, and Class 5
over-the-shoulder restraints incorporated into the seats allow riders 1.3m and
taller to participate in this amazing ‘flying’ experience. But the ride is about
more than the loops and dives – the visual impact of The High Flying Maverick takes
it to the next level of thrill riding. The sheer speed, the independent movement of
each arm and the impressive overall size of the structure makes it a true test of
nerve and bravery.
With a reputation for providing entertainment for all ages and degrees of
thrill-seeking, Gold Reef City Theme Park offers families and friends a complete day
of fun and thrills and a true value-for-money experience. Not for the faint-hearted,
The High Flying Maverick is an experience in the pull of G-forces.
The New High Flying Maverick Thrill Ride
Experience

As soon as the throttle is opened the plane wastes no time climbing to altitude.
While ascending, passengers immediately start to pull a hard right, chasing the
craft seen in front. Behind them is another aeroplane bearing down on their ‘six’
(otherwise known as your tail) and tailing the plane hard. This only means one
thing, the pilot must take evasive manoeuvres. The aircraft swings into a series of
awesome barrel rolls, pushing everyone on-board to the extreme, with G-forces
anywhere between +4g (according to the manufacturer, depending on the speed and
momentum gained, that’s where the 4g is estimated) to -1,8g. Numerous outlandish
moves are seamlessly executed in a sequence that would put pilots of the famous Red
Arrow Aerobatic Team to shame.

What this means for Gold Reef City

As a never-seen-before ride for the continent, the High Flying Maverick is an
outstanding addition and with so much already on offer at the Theme Park, visitors
are spoilt for choice at this budget- and family-friendly attraction.

“Gold Reef City is constantly evolving to ensure that we remain relevant, adding new
and exciting forms of entertainment into the mix, including Jump City Trampoline
Park, new restaurants, the Movies@ cinemas, 10-pin bowling and the Golden Wave
kiddie’s ride,” says Kiran Singh, Director of Operations and Complex General Manager
at Gold Reef City. “We’re delighted to launch this new thrill ride, which is
undoubtedly going to get adrenalin-junkies into the front row seats of this extreme
aerobatic show.”

If you’re brave enough to take a seat in the cockpit, get down to Gold Reef City
from Wednesday 7 March and experience the sheer thrill of The High Flying Maverick
for yourself.

The High Flying Maverick is exclusive to Thrill Rider ticket holders – R210 per
person for full access to all rides and attractions in the park, and all riders must
be 1.3m or taller. For more information and ticket bookings, please visit
www.goldreefcity.co.za

*Source:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Attractions-g293740-Activities-c52-t98-South_Africa.html

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