Fly Over 2 – Piontek

Fly Over 2 Piontek: soaring on a tall tower

From the boarding platform, the tower initially looks narrow. During the ride, the rotating seat crown rises along the mast. Passengers sit in freely hanging seats that swing outwards as they circle around. The view changes with every turn, as you see the fairground from new directions. Unlike a roller coaster, the special feeling comes not from steep descents but from the freedom of being high above the ground.

The combination of wind, the view below and the steady rotation is what makes a ride like this so impressive. You see not only the neighbouring rides but also the streets and rooftops around the fairground. After dark, the fairground lights stand out against the open sky. Seen from below, the circular movement of the seats creates a wide ring around the top of the tower.

The swing tower as a fairground attraction

The M40 model combines the familiar swing ride movement with a striking tower structure. The seats are arranged in pairs, so you can share the view with someone beside you. With Fly Over 2, Piontek added another ride of the same type to its travelling line-up. The illuminated silhouette stands out particularly well at winter fairs or evening funfairs, while passengers enjoy new views of the site from ride height.

History: Piontek's second Fly Over

After Piontek put the first Fly Over into operation in 2021, a second one followed. Fly Over 2 was built in 2022 and is also an AK Rides Swing Tower M40. The existence of two towers with the same name explains why the name can appear at different locations in fairground schedules at the same time. The first tower was built in 2020; this second ride was manufactured later and has its own history.

Specialist reports distinguish between the two by details such as the access structure and the ride’s construction. This means Fly Over 2 is not a modernised version of the same ride, but a second tower that travels independently. When looking at photos and videos, you should therefore check which Piontek ride is actually shown. You can find more large swing rides in our ride directory.

Who is Fly Over 2 Piontek suitable for?

If you enjoy unusual views and riding with your legs hanging freely, Fly Over 2 offers a typical tower swing ride experience. The ride combines height with continuous circular motion. It has no traditional inversions, setting it apart from many thrill rides with sudden changes in movement. Even so, you should not underestimate the height of the seats. You can find the exact requirements for height, accompaniment and seat restraints directly with the operator at the entrance.

The ride is also appealing to spectators. The seat crown's ascent is easy to see, and at the highest point the chain of each pair of seats forms a clearly outward-facing line. From a distance, this slender tower is one of the distinctive silhouettes on a fairground. At the same time, the structure takes up less space than some large circular rides.