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The Satellite was a thrilling, classic flat ride at Knoebels and the only roll-o-plane I have ever been on. Located to the right of the main entrance, the Satellite occupies a small amount of space. With trees near the ride, the rides motions come close to the trees creating some exciting moments for riders. With a red base, the Satellite has two white cars on each side of the arms. Each car sits 4 people and 2 people face forwards and 2 face backwards. Unfortunately, the Satellite has a horrendous capacity, only holding 8 people per cycle. That creates a slow-moving line. Fortunately its line rarely exceeds 5 minutes. Once you board the small and cramped cars, you are locked in and restrained by a bar. When the ride begins you spin around and never actually go upside-down. Instead you twist at the last second. Diving towards the ground is fun and exciting. Unfortunately it is somewhat rough. The worst part of the ride is the horizontal part when the cars twist because you are thrown around the car which was somewhat uncomfortable. You get a decent ride cycle. Overall, a fun thrill-ride that is still fun after many years. Only people who enjoy thrill-rides should ride this. Its better to ride with two people so you arent thrown around the car during the horizontal part.
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