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SkyScreamer
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<p>SkyScreamer is an amusement ride located at several <a href="/facts/Six_Flags/5hNc8o5j">Six Flags</a> <a href="/facts/Theme_park/b7v2FTj0">theme parks</a> in <a href="/facts/North_America/djNjCQIl">North America</a>. Designed by <a href="/facts/Funtime_(manufacturer)/7PYB8RyD">Funtime</a>, an <a href="/facts/Austria/4qWIMIyc">Austrian</a> ride manufacturer, the attraction is one of their "Star Flyer" models. </p><p>Riders aboard SkyScreamer are carried aloft in two-person swing-like chairs attached to a rotating gondola mounted on a central tower. When the gondola reaches the top of the tower, riders are swung in a wide circle at speeds approaching 43 miles per hour (69 km/h), with a bird's eye view of the surrounding area. The ride is marketed to both thrill-ride enthusiasts and patrons seeking a more family-friendly experience. </p>