Aviktas – the gyro swing ride is the UK's tallest ride of its kind, reaching 138ft at full swing, arching 120 degrees with 40 seats. The ride features outward-facing seats, giving riders an intense flying sensation over the coastline.
And thrillseekers don’r have long to wait to test it out as they can finally get on the £8.72m ride on May 21,
Take a look at some amazing pictures of the new £8.72m attraction ahead of its opening.
1. New ride Aviktas undergoes tests ahead of its launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Aviktas in full swing, as it undergoes tests with water-dummies in preparation for the launch this summer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
2. New ride Aviktas undergoes tests ahead of its launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Aviktas in full swing, as it undergoes tests with water-dummies in preparation for the launch this summer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
3. New ride Aviktas undergoes tests ahead of its launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Aviktas in full swing, as it undergoes tests with water-dummies in preparation for the launch this summer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert Photo: Lucinda Herbert
4. New ride Aviktas undergoes tests ahead of its launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Aviktas in full swing, as it undergoes tests with water-dummies in preparation for the launch this summer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
5. New ride Aviktas undergoes tests ahead of its launch at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Aviktas in full swing, as it undergoes tests with water-dummies in preparation for the launch this summer at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Photo: Lucinda Herbert
6. Performers at the Pleasure Beach season launch event
Performers at the Pleasure Beach season launch event. Photo: Lucinda Herbert