May 9, 2016 - On the Go in MCO

New Details About The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Island of Adventure has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment, and today we learned about the new upgrades coming to this fan favorite coaster!

New Story

The experience of riding The Incredible Hulk Coaster begins with a whole new story, and the Official Universal Orlando Resort Blog shared an overview of what we are about to experience:

General Thaddeus Ross is calling for volunteers for a new experiment. Your only warning is that you’ll be subjected to high levels of gamma radiation through a process called Hulk-a-fication – a potentially life-altering process first introduced by Dr. Bruce Banner.

The end result is said to give subjects magnificent strength and a forceful amount of energy. Will you emerge as the military’s next super soldier…or something else entirely?

New Queue Experience

Also on The Official Universal Orlando Blog was a look how the new story unfolds from the moment you enter the attraction’s queue building which is home to a state-of-the-art military research compound, commanded by General Ross.

Inside, General Ross is conducting an array of questionable, bio-radiological experiments. You’ll pass by laboratories containing high-tech equipment his team uses to execute his mysterious tests.

Next, you’ll arrive at the Gamma core – an intense energy source that sends pulsing waves of radiation upward to fuel General Ross’s experiment. Not to worry – a thick pane of glass will protect you from direct exposure to the radioactive core.

As you move along, you’ll witness the transformation of your predecessors as they undergo the perilous Hulk-a-fication process.

I’m in…I’m all in!

New Ride Vehicle

The new ride vehicle cars for The Incredible Coaster are sick! The cars have a sleek, angular, and modern look that has a more aggressive feel. Then once in your seat, you’ll be blown away (literally) by the new in-seat audio system.

New Music

Speaking of audio…Once the ride begins you are surrounded by an original ride score from Patrick Stump, front man for internationally-renowned rock band Fall Out Boy.

New Lightning System

Through out the attraction’s marquee, queue, ride vehicle, and track a new lighting system has been installed to really immerse you into the world of The Incredible Hulk.

New Marquee

As you walk up to enter The Incredible Hulk Coaster’s queue, you will pass under a ‘towering figure’ of The Hulk who is using his strength to hold up pieces of the track.

What I really love is that the pieces of the track that are used in the new marquee are actually track pieces saved from the original attraction.

New Launch Experience

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While it will still be a high-speed, catapult launch, we can see from the renderings that the launch experience has been upgraded with new visual effects inside the ‘Gamma Bombardment Chamber’.

And an opening date?

While we didn’t find out an exact date for the re-opening of The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, we did find out that it would be opening later this summer.

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Students Experience the Exhilarating World of Aviation at Aerosim Flight Academy Summer Camp

On the ground and in the air, Aerosim Flight Academy summer camp attendees will learn how to turn their aviation dreams into reality as they experience the exhilarating world of flight during two unique programs:

NEW: AFA Flying Services Solo Flight Camp

“Future pilots age 16 to 18 will have the opportunity to potentially experience a hands-on solo flight during the new AFA Flying Services Solo Flight Camp,” says President and General Manager, Aerosim Flight Academy Hank Coates. “Mentored by our experienced instructors, qualified students will learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, weather and ATC communication before achieving their first solo flight.”

· Dates: June 13 – July 1, 2016

· Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

· Parent Orientation: Wednesday, June 8 at 6 p.m.

· Price: $5,500

· Requirements: Camper must be age 16 – 18 and a U.S. Citizen

· Camp Includes: T-shirt, log book, lunch daily, lanyard/ ID tag, Bag, FAA Medical Exam

Aerosim Flight Academy Aviation Camp

Designed to give middle and high school students an opportunity to experience life as a professional aviator, the Aerosim Flight Academy Aviation Camp offers participants a realistic, hands-on glimpse into the world of an active pilot.

· Dates: July 25 – 29, 2016

· Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

· Price: $500

· Requirements: Campers must be age 12 – 18

· Camp Includes: Plane ride, lunch daily, T-shirt, gift bag and log book

“Aerosim’s summer programs serve as gateways for aspiring pilots and allow the Academy to further cultivate the next generation of pilots to address the tremendous global need for highly skilled pilots and aviation professionals,” Coates added. “We are proud to offer future pilots the training and tools required to achieve their dreams of flight.”

To learn more about Aerosim Flight Academy’s Aviation Summer Camps and/or to register, visit https://www.afa.edu/news-events/summer-camp or call 407-329-4221.

About Aerosim Flight Academy

Originally established in 1989 and based at the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), Aerosim Flight Academy is the only flight school originally owned and operated by Comair Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Today, under the name of Aerosim Flight Academy, the rich history of professional pilot training continues with flight training courses approved by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 141 and specialized flight training under 14 CFR Part 61.

Aerosim Flight Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and provides a professional flight training environment based on sophisticated airline standards. The Academy has been recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the Diamond Award of Excellence for its dedication to quality, safety, reliability and performance.

In its 27 years of operation, Aerosim Flight Academy has provided more than 2 million hours of flight instruction to more than 7,000 pilots and issued more than 20,000 certificates, while growing its reputation as one of the safest, most reliable flight academies in the world.

For further information about flight training and pathways to the airlines:

· Visit online at www.AFA.edu

· Take a virtual tour: afa.edu/about/virtual-tour

· Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/aerosimflightschool,

· Follow on Twitter @Aerosim_Academy and on Instagram.