X-Flight is hands-down one of the most thrilling and creative roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. From the moment you approach the ride, you’re drawn in by the aviation theme—the station is designed like a hangar, the sound effects add to the atmosphere, and the whole experience makes you feel like you’re preparing for a daring flight mission. The seating is what makes this ride really stand out. You sit on the sides of the track with nothing above or below you, which gives you an incredible sense of openness. When the ride starts and you climb that 120-foot hill, the anticipation builds fast. The first drop is a dive twist that flips you upside down and sets the tone for the rest of the ride—it’s smooth, fast, and full of tight inversions and sweeping turns. One of the most memorable parts is the near-miss “keyhole” element, where you feel like you’re about to crash into a structure but zip right through it at the last second. It’s a clever and heart-racing moment that really catches you off guard in the best way. Every inversion feels perfectly placed, and the layout keeps you engaged from start to finish. I rode it with my family and we all agreed that X-Flight offers something different from the typical coaster experience. It’s not just about speed and drops—it’s about the feeling of flying, and the freedom of gliding through the air with twists and turns that make you feel weightless. If you’re a thrill-seeker, make this one of your first stops. The lines can get long later in the day, but it’s well worth the wait. This is a must-ride if you’re visiting the park—innovative, fun, and packed with adrenaline from beginning to end. I’d ride it again in a heartbeat.

Rode this last year and this is another classic amazing B&M wing coaster ! Gatekeeper is my favorite because it’s on the water and by the beach but this one is awesome as well. Only bad thing is as a guy the restraint tightening on my nuts kinda hurt a little and made the ride less enjoyable but overall I would definitely do it again. If ur at SFGA I would highly suggest riding this !

A winged coaster that can be thrilling at some parts. Plus you fly through a freaking tower! Gate Keeper and Rapterra are better wing coasters I’ve been on, but this has to be 3rd place.

This B&M wing coaster is a fun ride! The highlights are definitely the twist coming off the lift hill, the near miss through the tower and the helix at the end. This coaster seems to get a bad rap for not having a lot going on but it is a fun experience even without a ton of crazy elements. Check out both sides of the train to find your favorite! The front seats give you the best feels during those near miss elements.

This is a really fun wing coaster and I was able to ride it front row on the inside, so it was a much smoother experience. Personally, I like Gatekeeper at Cedar Point more and find it more thrilling. But the near misses on X Flight and the rolls it does through them are definitely superior. Those blew me away. It's aesthetically a gorgeous ride to look at. Definitely have to give it a few more rides next time I'm here.