Delta Flyer/Eagle’s Flight – California’s Great America, CA

This lift has two different names for the different stations and directions. It opened with the park itself in 1976.
The station in Orleans Park is called Delta Flyer.
There are 5 very tall towers.
T3.
The departure at the drive station, where the lift is known as Eagle’s Flight.
The drive terminal building.
Side view of the drive equipment.
Tower 1 and two empty cabins.
Controls were recently upgraded as of 2018.
A cabin leaving the drive station.
Small drive motor underneath the bullwheel.
Leaving the drive station.
View towards Orleans Place.
Riding past tower 3.
Tower 4 crossarm and line equipment.
Arriving at the return.
View into the parking/storage area.
Side view of the turnaround at Orleans Place, where the lift is known as Delta Flyer.
Return bullwheel.
Counterweight pit.
Side view of the drive terminal equipment.

One thought on “Delta Flyer/Eagle’s Flight – California’s Great America, CA”

  1. probowlerkid's avatar probowlerkid March 23, 2025 / 11:33 am

    Unfortunately this lift will probably be either torn down or relocated because California’s Great America is expected to close permanently around 2033. This is still a while from now but I love these VonRoll lifts.

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