SINGAPORE FLYER

THE WORLD’S LARGEST

GIANT OBSERVATION WHEEL

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 INTRODUCTION TO
SINGAPORE FLYER

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 ABOUT SINGAPORE FLYER
• Dr. Kisho Kurokawa of Japan and DP
Architects, Singapore developed the initial
concept behind the Singapore Flyer's design
with inspiration sparked off from various
observation icons like the Eiffel Tower

• The entire construction of Singapore Flyer took

exactly 2 years and 3 months

• Its ground breaking took place on September

2005 and Singapore Flyer became a
permanent fixture on Singapore’s skyline in
December 2007

• A high level of sophistication in engineering

and technology was used to develop this
S$240-million Giant Observation Wheel

• Standing at 165 metres and boasting an

unobstructed 360 view, Singapore Flyer offers
different perspectives of the dynamic
Singapore landscape at every turn of the wheel

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 FACTS & FIGURES
Height • 165 metres (the height of a 42-storey building)
Dimension • 150 metres
Duration of flight • About 30 minutes

Total amt. of • 1800 tons

steel used
No. of cables • 112 cables are attaches the rim to the spindle (each cable has a 75mm
diameter and weighs 4.5 tons each)

• A total of 28 fully air-conditioned and UV protected capsules that can

No. of capsules comfortably carry up to 28 persons each
Dimension • Each capsule: 7m (L) x 4m (W) x 4m (H)
Weight
• Each capsule: 16 tons

Land area • 33,700 square metres

• Special LED lightings are mounted onto the rim of Singapore Flyer.
Lighting
Currently, 8 sets of exciting lighting patterns are on display

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 AT A GLANCE

LONDON EYE SINGAPORE FLYER

Height 135 metres 165 metres

Opening date 2000 2008

Capacity 800 pax 784 pax

One round 30 minutes About 30 minutes

View from the top Windsor Castle Parts of Malaysia & Indonesia

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 NUTS & BOLTS OF
SINGAPORE FLYER

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 STRUCTURAL PARTS OF
SINGAPORE FLYER

1 Slim ladder truss rim

2 Hub & spindle
3 Cables
4 Capsules
5 Drive unit

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1 Revolutionary Wheel Rim

The slim ladder truss rim represents
an engineering design
breakthrough, moving away from the
conventional triangular truss ‘ferris
wheel’

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3 Cables
A total of 112 cables attaches the rim
to the spindle. Each cable weighs 4.5
tons, is 75mm in diameter and total
weight is around 500 tons.

2 Spindle
The spindle is 2.6m in diameter,
25.25m long and weighs 180 tons.
Manufactured in Japan, its assembly
took about 5 months.

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4 Capsule

Contents within each capsule •2 rows of benches

•2 cameras within the capsule for security purposes
•2 LCD screens (A small PC based video server is on board each
capsule. Any of the industry standard types of video and audio
materials can be played back
•2-way intercom system
•a sound system
•a fire detector
•a smoke detector
•a fire extinguisher
•2 X 13 amp power outlets (for maintenance etc)

Materials of capsule •Main frame = Steel

•Windows = laminated tinted glass
•Internal panels = blow molded plastic & FRP (fiber reinforced plastic)
•Flooring = Industrial rubber matting
•External panels = Powder coated aluminum
•Accessories (hand rails hinges etc) = Stainless steel

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5
Drive Unit
• The drive unit is made up of:
• An electro motor
• A gearbox
• Drive wheels
• A speed controller

• Place of manufacture of Drive unit: Japan

• There are a total of 24 drive motors
•The drive wheels are driven by the
gearbox and electro motor
• The drive wheels are in contact with the rim
drive rib, and the speed is controlled be the
PLC speed controller
(PLC refers to programmable logic controller)

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Assembly of the Wheel
• Singapore Flyer was assembled in “pies”. Seven “pies” make up Singapore Flyer
• It took about two weeks to set up one section of the “pie”
• Each rim section (pie) weighs 30 tons of steel
• The main pipes of the rim are 864mm in diameter with a wall thickness of 25.4mm (1 inch)
• It took about 11 weeks to assemble the entire rim. The whole Singapore Flyer project passed the
1 million man hours at the end of March 2007
• After all the “pies” were completed, the spokes were removed, leaving only the spindle, cables and
rim.

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 PRODUCT OFFERING

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 TYPES OF FLIGHT
TYPE OF FLIGHT ADULT CHILD SENIOR
(age 3 – 12) (age 60 & above)

Singapore Flight $29.50 $20.65 $23.60

Take a 30 minute flight to savour the magnificent skyline views,
stunning scenery and waterfront architecture.

Express Boarding Flight $52.00 $36.40 $41.60

Bypass the boarding queue. Perfect for crowded days when you
do not want to wait.

Signature Cocktail Flight $69.00 $48.30 $55.20

Sip a glass of cocktail drink while you enjoy spectacular views of
Singapore and beyond. A non-alcoholic alternative is also
available. This flight includes Express Boarding.

NEW! Moët & Chandon Champagne Flight $69.00  NA $69.00

Re-discover the height of luxury above the glittering Singapore
cityscape, as you enjoy the finest champagne on board the 165-
metre-tall Singapore Flyer. This flight includes Express Boarding.

Private Capsule $1,000 per capsule (off-peak)/ additional rotation at

Enjoy exclusive check-in, mingle with up to 28 guests, and take in $500
the remarkable skyline, all these in the comfort of your own
private capsule. Enhance your experience with an exciting array $2,000 per capsule (peak)/ additional rotation at
of S$750 (includes a min. purchase of $500 per capsule in F&B and
canapés and drinks. other services)

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 SINGAPORE FLYER EDUFUN
Embark on a top-of-the-world learning adventure
Infusing curriculum materials into The Amazing Race fashion, teams of
students can outwit, outplay and outlast each other. Attractive prizes to be won!
○ A field trip at Singapore Flyer
○ Curriculum resource materials provided
○ Familiarisation trip for teachers
○ Prizes for winning team

BOOK NOW
FREE! 1 x adult flight ticket with every booking of 20 students

S$18 per student S$25 per student

(3 – 12 years old) (13 – 20 years old)
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• Prices are subjected to prevailing taxes
• Minimum group size of 25 students per capsule
• 10% off Singapore Flight for additional teacher, parent, volunteer or care taker for the disabled
• Available between 8:30am to 6:30pm (last flight at 6pm) on weekdays excluding Public Holidays
• Pre-booking is required
• Local students need to be in school uniform or T-shirt

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 CURRICULUM

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 CURRICULUM
FOR LOWER SECONDARY

○ Investigate the Architectural Feat – The Singapore Flyer and

discover for yourself if it is A Simple Machine at heart with
Science Discovery Series III.

○ Mathscapade III takes participants on a mathematical

adventure where they learn about the Singapore Flyer and
get to have fun with Mathematics.

○ Investigate the phenomena of Singapore’s economic

success through the bird’s eye of the Marina Bay and
Singapore River at the iconic Singapore Flyer. As part of
national education, study the meteoric rise of Singapore and
our nation’s building years, and corresponding effects of our
swift development on our physical environment

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FOR LOWER SECONDARY
Science Discovery Series III

THEME SYNOPSIS LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Interaction of forces Understand the concept of force  Describe and predict the effects of
and energy – and solve problems relating to forces in relation to the Singapore
Concept of Force moment of a force Flyer
The Singapore Flyer is built
Interaction of forces using the basics of simple
 Explain the effects of leverage and
and energy – machines such as lever. Identify
its applications in the Flyer
Moment of Force a lever and observe how a lever
works
Recognize the implications of
 Show an awareness that the
Science & interactions between forces and
development of science and
Technology the development of mankind on
technology affects the environment
environment

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Mathscapade III

THEME SYNOPSIS LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Experience the Flyer and solve

 Explain what is average speed and
Speed related questions on speed and
calculate using formula
distance

Ratio, rate and Imagine if Singapore were to

 Solve for the 2nd Flyer give ratios
proportion have two Flyers of different sizes

 Identify the simple geometrical

Geometry & Observe and measure the Flyer figures within the Flyer
Measurement and solve queries on angles Discuss the importance of geometry
in the construction of the Flyer

Imagine you are the General

 Recognize the importance of
Statistics and Manager of Singapore Flyer,
surveys, classification and
Probability what are some statistics that you
interpretation of data collected
will want

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