The Fire Hawk, a metal roller coaster, is one of the newest rides at Kings Island, an amusement park in Cincinnati. Unlike most rides where you either sit or stand, with the Fire Hawk, you traverse the track Superman style. Thats right, Superman style. You are literally hanging horizontally from your gondola.

Since it was a new ride, the line was long. But the fans with atomizing water kept the crowd cool.

When our turn came, we sat down in the car and they strapped us in.  Then, when everyone was set to go, the car reclined backwards until we were all on our backs.  Once we started down the first drop, the car did a 180 degree roll and we were flying along the track Superman style.

The ride was nice but I would have enjoyed it more if my seat belt had been tighter.  As it was, I spent most of my time trying to keep from sliding around in the car.

All and all, it was a smooth ride.  Next time, I’ll make a point in getting my seatbelt tight.