Silverwood's new 'Stunt Pilot'

The first 106-foot hill of Silverwood Theme Park's first new roller coaster in more than a decade is absurdly steep.

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Thu., May 27, 2021

Riders, including Spokesman-Review reporter Kip Hill in the front seat, followed by coaster builder Fred Grubbs right behind him, scream as they navigate the biggest loop on the Stunt Pilot rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park Thursday, May 27, 2021 during a day of testing and media previews of the park’s newest rollercoaster, which opens officially Saturday.

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Riders, including Spokesman-Review reporter Kip Hill in the front seat, followed by roller coaster builder Fred Grubb directly behind him, smile as they drop out of the biggest loop on Stunt Pilot at Silverwood Theme Park on Thursday. The ride officially opens Saturday.

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Two riders scream as they plunge down the 87-degree first hill on the Stunt Pilot rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park Thursday, May 27, 2021 during a period of testing and media previews of the park’s newest rollercoaster, which opens officially Saturday.

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Fred Grubbs, center, wears an adrenaline-fueled smile as his latest creation, Stunt Pilot rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park, finishes a run Thursday, May 27, 2021 during a period of testing and media previews of the park’s newest rollercoaster, which opens officially Saturday.

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Riders scream as they plunge down the 87-degree first hill on the Stunt Pilot rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park Thursday, May 27, 2021 during a day of testing and media previews of the park’s newest rollercoaster, which opens officially Saturday.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo
Riders scream as they plunge down the 87-degree first hill on the Stunt Pilot rollercoaster at Silverwood Theme Park Thursday, May 27, 2021 during a day of testing and media previews of the park’s newest rollercoaster, which opens officially Saturday.

Jesse Tinsley The Spokesman-Review Buy this photo