For Immediate Release
May 12, 2004

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MaxFlight Corporation
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MaxFlight Installed at Air Zoo and Foxwoods
Two stunning locations feature top-thrill, full-motion simulator

To hear Bob Ellis describe it, the new state-of-the-art Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan could probably take off and fly on-its-own. “Call it the museum of the future. Call it anything, but we’re out to create something so far different from anything in the country,” says Air Zoo Director Ellis. “Not just different from air museums, but from any museum.” Judging by the positive reception at the recent ribbon cutting ceremony in May, the Air Zoo is destined to soar at recreating the sensation of aviation, and turning flight into a hands-on family attraction.

To experience the feel of flying, visitors can board four MaxFlight F-18 flight simulators, displayed on a re-creation of an aircraft carrier flight deck, beneath a screaming incoming F-14A Tom Cat. The giant oil painted picture is part of a 900 feet long and 32 feet high mural, according to the Guinness Book; the world’s largest. This stunning depiction by artist Rick Herter, called the “Century of Flight,” encircles the 120,000-square-foot facility, its over 80 vintage aircraft, space flight simulator, 4-D theater, dioramas and amusement rides.

The MaxFlight two-seat simulators allow riders to pilot virtual jets through maneuvers, battle and even carrier take-offs and landings. Full 360-degree motion in two different directions lets the visitors actually do every loop, upside-down spin and bank they make their jet perform. “The new Air Zoo doesn’t just teach people about history,” says Ellis, “it surrounds them with it.” The Air Zoo expects over 300,000 visitors annually.

MaxFlight will also be at the center of the ‘Wonder of It All’. Foxwoods Resort and Casino, the largest in the world, will feature a new MaxFlight Dual Simulator in its newest attraction; “The Treehouse Arcade.” This multi-level, entertainment complex will replace the Turbo Ride Theater. A two-story sculpted tree, complete with tree house, will center what Patrick Smalley, Amusement Operations Manager describes as; “one of the most uniquely designed arcades ever.” MaxFlight’s Dual Simulator offers both a complete flight sim package and the popular MaxFlight Roller Coaster simulator. Guests select different track pieces to create their own futuristic roller coaster ride, with actual flips, spirals, jumps and drops. Everything they see before them on a giant 58” in-cabin screen is what they do, because of MaxFlight’s one-of-a-kind, two-axis technology. They even feel wind in their faces.

Foxwoods, in Mashantucket, Connecticut, gets 40,000 visitors per day. Opening this summer, the breathtaking 7,154-square-foot Treehouse Arcade will feature over 150 coin-op, video and redemption games with MaxFlight as the jaw-dropping star. “It’s the coolest thing out there,” says Smalley, “In its field, no other attraction can touch the MaxFlight. It will be our marquis attraction.”

Supporting Materials
	2048x1536, JPEG (RGB) (741K, 1m48s@56K) 2/27/2005 Three of four MaxFlight FS2000 Flight Simulators during pre-opening preparations for Michigan's new 120,000 square-foot interactive Air Zoo Museum. The carrier deck exhibit simulates aircraft raising from the hanger deck to the flight deck.
	640x480, JPEG (RGB) (64K, 9s@56K) 4/5/2005 MaxFlight FS2000 at Kalamazoo Air Zoo.
	640x480, JPEG (RGB) (48K, 7s@56K) 4/5/2005 MaxFlight FS2000 at Kalamazoo Air Zoo.

Last updated: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 04:53:58 PM