Alan Schilke Interview: Former Arrow Engineer [Arrow Bonus Content]
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Here is our full interview with renowned roller coaster designer, Alan Schilke. Alan began his career in the amusement industry in the mid-90's at Arrow Dynamics and remained with them until the company's demise in 2002. While at Arrow, Alan worked on some fairly notable rides, with the most famous being X (now X2), which opened at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2002 as the world's first 4th dimension coaster. Alan runs his own business, Ride Centerline, and works in conjunction with Rocky Mountain Construction (RMC) where he is their primary designer. You'll get to hear lots of great stories in this interview, including the reason why Arrow folded in 2002.
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In the early 1990's I used to snow ski with this man and had NO IDEA he was so gifted as an engineer! Wow, impressive and happy for his creative and passionate work/career.
I just love watching his face light up as he talks. True passion oozing from his pores!
instablaster
X2 is technically the first Wing coaster. Before B&M.
CORRECT!!!
THIS MAN DESERVES THE CREDIT!!!!!
Anthony Martinez I guess you can say that but arrow didn’t want to make a wing coaster they wanted to make a 4-D it was unintentional, B&M made wing on purpose.
wrong its a 4D coaster not a wing coaster RCDB is the offical sourse your wrong
Anthony Martinez It’s actually a 4D coaster
Nicky D but it runs on the side so it’s technically a wing
The guy looks like the definition of enthusiasm.
This guy is the creator of some of the most of my exciting moments in life, X and Steel Vengeance
That X story is just too awesome
What a great interview! Alan Schilke looks like a truly nice guy, and it was very interesting listening to him. The trivia about him (not) being hired by Arrow at first and Gary Story's airport meeting, his thoughts on coaster engineering and the impact Arrow has made. Very insightful and inspiring answers.
Thank you so much for this valuable video!
This guy is a mastermind
Thank you for Steel Vengeance, the most fun coaster I’ve ever ridden
Hey Alan, X is my alltime favorite coaster! Thank you for giving me this thrill!
I do concider rollercoasters as art. Sometimes I like looking it at it as much as riding it.
Alan just has that chill uncle personality. Ome that you can talk about anything with. Or just hang out and enjoy the vibe.
You can tell Alan Schilke loves what he does~~ I mean he helped Arrow Dynamics, S&S, and now Rocky Mountain Construction to build some great roller coasters. He literally revolutionized the companies in how they should engineer rides and design them. Although, it's sad that Arrow Dynamics is gone, we can't forget the legacy he created with them during his time there :) X2 is by far one of his most iconic creations, and that coaster drove Arrow Dynamics into the ground because of how expensive that was :( But I will say, X2 was a worthy final coaster, so they left with a bang :) Arrow Dynamics truly transformed what roller coasters are like today. They were the company for innovation throughout their lifetime, and left a huge legacy that more people, including enthusiasts, should appreciate the most. Without Arrow Dynamics, we wouldn't have the modern coasters we have today.
i love this guy! He loves what he does.
Schilke what a Design God :P gosh what could he do with B&M
Marc Gerber, He could make them go bankrupt like he did to arrow for making X!
TheCoasterBoy X wasn’t the main reason arrow went bankrupt. The rise of B&M and Intamin, along with the failure of the Stratosphere Fish Hook coaster design were huge reasons as well.
TheCoasterBoy omg by far stupidest comment I have EVER seen
+[DW] CBG but it costed them a lot
He would put intamin out of business
Alan mentions Buffalo Bills Desparado Roller Coaster in Primm Nevada, I've rode this one several times, I can't wait to ride
Lightning Rod at Dollywood. Good info here, thanks guys.
The greatest roller coaster designer of all time hands down
Any person who is a genius always seems a little mental. You Sir are not mental so that puts you above genius level! Thank you for changing the world. Peace and respect to you.
You could make a movie about this guy
They should!!!
x2 is amazing! RMC is amazing!
We love Alan!!
What took so long to upload this interview? It's definitely the best one of them all (and I'm not saying that just cause I'm biased toward Alan) it is conclusive evidence that X2 is not what put arrow out, but the fishhook that never got built, TAKE THAT X2 HATERS!
Don't think we didn't save the best for last for a reason. :-)
ALAAAN! (wooo!)
0MindSwe
It is worth pointing out that Six Flags was the primary reason behind the cost overruns.
Listen, I love Schilke and I love Arrow, but X2 is one of the worst rides on the planet. It most certainly didn’t bankrupt Arrow though, you’re right about that.
As a software developer, I ride X2 when I need some inspiration. It’s a masterclass in combining established concepts with novel ideas. It really does inspire me to be better at my craft.
Being creative and innovative can be difficult. You need to get your inspiration from somewhere.
He’s such a god and doesn’t realize it. It’s refreshing
X2, Steel vengeance, Tennessee Tornado, Wonder women Flight or courage, etc. He revolutionized the coaster world.
One word "Legend"
Wow, what absolutely brilliant answers, especially to that last question!
Alan Schilke is a fascinating man.
Great Interview with a Great man!
I love the roadrunner express! It's definitely more than just a family coaster!
The fact that Cedar Point turned down the 4D angers me lowkey
Ari 1993 they were probably saving up fo millennium force, and they new arrow had money problems.
@@Kevin-yh7ph makes sense since both intamin and arrow started working on r&d for their respective coasters at around the same time
My god I would love to have his job
This man is living my dream job as mechanical engineer.To bad my grades were not good enough for m.i.t....smh .But still design in autocad....going on 18years.
He flexed on everyone with that line about how nothing on a ride really thrills him anymore.
I was already a fan, but more so now knowing he graduated Purdue! Boiler Up!!!
I've ridden the big one it's still running Great after all these years
I wish someone just asked him straight up , whats your favorite non arrow-rmc coaster that you rode before
@Cameron Pangborn NON arrow or Rmc
This guys is legendary but he doesn't act like it. Maybe he's unaware of his genius.
He's just a prime example of loving your job and doing everything for the right reason
This guy is like the John Wardley of the USA, but works for the actual coaster manufacturers. Designs some mad coasters. Really hope he gets to design the first RMC for the UK. Thorpe Park screams for one.
33:30 VEEEKKOOOMMMAAAAAA
Would Alan ride x2?
Is that blueprint in the background Wicked Cyclone?
I wonder if RMC is interested in revisiting the ArrowBATic?
God no. Vekoma already has that covered with their family inverts.
Justin the ArrowBATic would’ve had inversions. It’s more like a Zamperla Volare but with inverted cars rather than flying boxes
The closest thing to the Arrowbatic was the Vekoma SLC.
Congrats on your new RMC coasters. Who will maintain the arrow rides still out there in parks?
vekoma
S&S
S&S although I heard the lead parts woman, just retired.
S&S
Schilke Swagggg
Layout of Twisted Cyclone right behind u
Coaster Channel 1000 Wicked Cyclone, not Twisted Cyclone. SFNE, not SFOG.
@Alex Snitzer Yeah cuz that doesn’t look like Twiste Cyclone
If you’ve ridden iron gwazi u know this man is a genius
What is that coaster plan in the background?
3 Glass jars Pretty sure that is Wicked Cyclone
That's Wicked Cyclone.
Wicked Cyclone
@@charleyhibschweiler4555 you are ALL fired... Jesus o.o It's fricken' Robin Hood. the slightly;y shorter loop is the turn out of the station to the right and then the wrap around turn taking the inside of the horseshoe back to the station, with a deviation layover for the conversion. Ever single Cyclone is pill-shaped and never crosses outside of the outer structure... "Security! Who let these people in here!"
@@aaronschatzman6645 robin hood at walibi holland? ( now Untamed)
What was the arrobatic?
It was an inverted coaster concept
Zonies Coasters it was like an inverted wild mouse. Trains of four, suspended on the track like a B&M invert
Spirit Of The Holidays oh I see. Is it like that one on rct3?
Zonies Coasters no, the RCT3 one is basically just a wild mouse that goes upside down.
This one was a proper inverted coaster
Spirit Of The Holidays no their was an inverted coaster with a mouse style
How old is he
58
its him... god himself
I want RMC Shilkie.
Did Alan Schilke ever join S&S san sai?
RMC was founded in 2001 (essentially the year Arrow went bankrupt) so I don’t think so.
@@triple7marc BUT RMC was founded in 2001 but alan schilke Joined RMC in 2009
so I think he did
@@gatewaycoasters4200 Oh you’re right, my bad. Yeah he worked at S&S and designed a few woodies for them between 2003 and 2004 (namely Avalanche at Timber Falls Adventure Park, Falken at Fårup Sommerland and Hell Cat at Clementon Park). Then in 2006 he founded Ride Centerline LLC, while still working for S&S (he played a part in the design of El Loco). Then in 2009 like you said he joined RMC.
@@triple7marc yes that’s correct he joined in 2009
My name is Alan Schilke
I design rolercoasters
4:32 ((coughmayvrick))
But he didn't get asked why X got the paint job it did hahaha
X2 shits on any B&M wing coaster
Wing coasters work though…
A fine man.. Sadly young people nowadays have no interest in learning skills like this... As an engineer myself I find it ironic I’m watching this on UA-cam... Which is all the young people want to do.... post videos here to get paid!!
Bahhhh young people baaaad
TwistedGwazi oh dear
I'm 23 and definitely ready to do this.
WAHHHH WAHHHHH UA-cam NO REAL JOB WAHHHHHHH stfu, very respectfully.
When life sucks Alan Sculkie
Schilke is a great designer, but he's full of shit. X certainly bankrupted Arrow. Every park will tell you that as good as RMC coasters are, they are terribly expensive, and difficult to maintain. His coasters aren't #1 in any category except price.
I dunno about that. B&M are more expensive and Intamin more temperamental.
And X did not bankrupt Arrow, the Fish-Hook bankrupted them.
Your credentials?
Some of the best in the world
RMC is actually cheap. Look at Storm Chaser. Amazing, top ten ride. Only 7 million dollars. Look at Valravn. Mediocre ride. 18 million dollars.
I worked for arrow development from 78 to 92 in clearfield utah. Then huss bought it, they run it into the ground. Then the employee's bought it and Ron toomey ran it into the ground. I'm glad it survived and is in Hayden idaho
That’s crazy how Cedar Point rejected the 4D coaster prototype. I’m glad though because X2 is at my home park at Magic Mountain.