The Experience
Introduction
Flying Eagle is a 2018 Zierer Force coaster at Legoland Billund, featuring a compact yet fun and energetic layout set in nice surroundings. This is the one coaster in the park's lineup that doesn't revolve around a specific element or gimmick; instead, it simply offers a fun layout and solid ride experience that can comfortably cater to the vast majority of the park's visitors.
New & improved
While the overall number of Zierer coasters we have ridden is still quite small, we have experienced Rabalder at Liseberg. This is one of the many Force Two variants found across Europe and Asia, and it is a model that teeters right on the edge of even being considered "ratable" for us, given its tiny size, compact layout, and almost complete lack of thrills. It's a borderline junior coaster that easily accommodates young kids and their parents, but it is quite boring for anyone looking for anything more than that.
Flying Eagle, however, is a Force 281 variant. It feels like the successor to the Two variant (and the single installation of the Three variant), and let us tell you, it's a massive upgrade. While the stats are only slightly bigger (an extra 200 ft in length, 6 ft taller, and 4 mph faster), this variant offers way more for everyone. It remains small, compact, and highly approachable for all sizes, but it features a layout that can actually somewhat satisfy adults and thoosies like us. At the very least, you don't just come off it and go, "Well, I guess that was a ride."
Flying Eagle, however, is a Force 281 variant. It feels like the successor to the Two variant (and the single installation of the Three variant), and let us tell you, it's a massive upgrade. While the stats are only slightly bigger (an extra 200 ft in length, 6 ft taller, and 4 mph faster), this variant offers way more for everyone. It remains small, compact, and highly approachable for all sizes, but it features a layout that can actually somewhat satisfy adults and thoosies like us. At the very least, you don't just come off it and go, "Well, I guess that was a ride."
What to expect
As with most junior or smaller family coasters, there often aren't many reasons to expect anything more than a smooth ride, but Flying Eagle actually features a proper layout with distinct elements. While the first drop is drawn out and gradual, the decently long trains mean that you can get slightly whipped through certain elements toward the back or experience increased positive forces on several turns in the front. The pacing is quite good, and several turns deliver moderate forces, which is more than you would normally expect from a coaster of this size. We also enjoyed the zigzag section toward the end and, overall, were left quite impressed with what it had to offer. The two-lap cycle, while increasing the time spent in the queue, also helped make this a slightly more complete and memorable experience.
Conclusion
Among smaller family coasters, Flying Eagle performs very well. It's a substantial upgrade over the older Force Two model, and we were impressed by the layout they managed to create for such a compact ride. From an overall perspective, it obviously still doesn't offer much in terms of extreme thrills or adventure. However, it fits quite nicely into the park's lineup as a reliable family coaster where the focus is firmly on layout, pacing, and providing a well-rounded experience, rather than relying on unique elements or gimmicks. It is also a visually appealing coaster with great surrounding theming, and the two-lap cycle is a nice bonus.
Gallery
Flying Eagle Gallery
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Strengths & Weaknesses
| Pretty surroundings and theming | |
| Fun layout and solid pace | |
| Not much in terms of thrills |
Information
Technical Specs
Specifications
Sit DownCloned
TypeSteel
Length921,9 ft
Height36,1 ft
Speed28,6 mph
Inversions0
Duration60 sec