Flying Turns

Flying Turns is a wooden bobsled-style roller coaster at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg. Cars slide freely through wide wooden channels and reach speeds around 39 kilometers per hour (24 mph) along approximately 400 meters (1,300 feet) of track.

The original design comes from the 1920s, when bobsled-style coasters were popular in America. After this ride type disappeared for decades, it was rebuilt from scratch through years of research and development without access to original blueprints.

The name comes from the way cars glide freely through wooden channels, mimicking bobsled runs. Visitors experience a sliding sensation that feels distinctly different from traditional fixed-rail roller coasters.

Rides last just a few minutes and the experience is suitable for most visitors in reasonable health. Weight and height restrictions apply to ensure safe operation of each car.

What makes this ride special is that cars move freely through wooden channels rather than on fixed rails, shifting position as they glide down the course. This creates a sensation that older generations remember but often surprises visitors today.