Flying Eagles is a Flying Scooters

Flying Scooters

Flying Scooters, also known simply as Flyers, is an amusement ride consisting of a center post with ride vehicles suspended from arms attached to the center post....

 type amusement ride

Amusement ride

Amusement rides are large mechanical devices that move people to create enjoyment. They are frequently found at amusement parks, traveling carnivals, and funfairs.-Notable types:*Afterburner*Ali Baba*Balloon Race*Booster...

 at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia in the United States. It consists of a center post with ride vehicles suspended from arms attached to the center post.

When the ride is in operation, a motor causes the arms to spin, with centrifugal force

Centrifugal force

Centrifugal force can generally be any force directed outward relative to some origin. More particularly, in classical mechanics, the centrifugal force is an outward force which arises when describing the motion of objects in a rotating reference frame...

s causing the ride vehicles to fly outwards. Each ride vehicle is equipped with a large rudder, allowing riders to control the motion of their vehicle. There is no minimum rider height requirement for Flying Eagles. However, the rider must be accompanied by a responsible person if the rider less than 48 inches tall. Flying Eagles is considered a mild thrill ride, and has a thrill rating of 2 out of 5 on the Kings Dominion ride rating system.

Cable snapping

A skilled rider can "snap" the cables suspending the vehicle. Snapping is caused by the cables slacking due to quick motions of the vehicle. Snapping is made easier on a faster Flying Eagles ride. Snapping is sometimes discouraged due to maintenance and safety reasons.