Flying Jump – Alain Hendrickx
Jump ride with moments of weightlessness
Operator: Alain Hendrickx
Flying Jump Hendrickx is a travelling round ride operated by Belgian showman Alain Hendrickx. In line-ups of rides, the attraction is listed as a Smashing Jump. The name already gives you an idea of what to expect: jumps and brief moments of weightlessness are the main features. At Belgian funfairs such as the Oktoberfoor in Ostend, Flying Jump is a popular ride for teenagers.
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What to expect
- Airtime
- Sound system / music
Spin, lift off, land – and start again: Flying Jump offers brief moments of weightlessness rather than inversions.
What riding Flying Jump Hendrickx is like
The ride starts with a steady spin. Then the jumping movements begin, repeatedly lifting you briefly into the air before dropping you back down. This creates little moments of weightlessness that give you a characteristic tingling sensation. The music also drives the pace, making every ride feel like a little show.
The operator controls how powerful the jumps are through the ride programme. So it’s worth watching a full cycle before you get on. That way, you can also see roughly how long a ride lasts.
General
- Manufacturer
- Fabbri
- Model
- Smashing Jump (according to the line-up of rides)
- Premiere
- 2012
Vehicles & capacity
- Gondolas
- 8
- Riders per gondola
- 2
History and appearances
Jump rides have been a fixture at funfairs for decades because they combine plenty of fun with a relatively small footprint. Alain Hendrickx travels with Flying Jump mainly to Belgian fairgrounds. The manufacturer and year of construction have not yet been documented publicly. We’ll add them as soon as reliable details become available.
- Operator
- Alain Hendrickx
- Type of operation
- Travelling
- Status
- Active / in operation
Operator and dates for Flying Jump Hendrickx
The ride belongs to Alain Hendrickx. The best way to find out whether Flying Jump Hendrickx will be at your funfair is to check the organiser’s line-up of rides. You can also find its next appearances in the funfair calendar. The attractions overview introduces you to more round rides.
Who is this ride suitable for?
Flying Jump is suitable for teenagers and adults who enjoy action but don’t need inversions. Older children can often ride, provided they meet the minimum height at the entrance. However, anyone with back problems should be cautious because of the jerky movements. It’s best to put loose items away before the ride, for example in a zipped jacket pocket. Good to know: you should also put glasses and hats away safely beforehand.
Upcoming funfair dates
Ride Flying Jump – Alain Hendrickx live
Sources: line-up of rides for the Oktoberfoor Ostende (City of Oostende).
