하늘에 원을 그립니다. 왼쪽에서 오른쪽으로. 위아래로. 완전히 무중력 상태로. 새처럼 자유롭습니다. 오스트리아 부르겐란트에서는 남녀 노소 누구나, 자신의 꿈을 현실에서 만나볼 수 있습니다. "레오나르도의 비행기계"를 타고 22m에서 공기를 만끽하며 비행합니다. 장크트 마가레텐에 위치한 Familypark의 다양한 어트랙션은 이 밖에도 모든 가족을 즐겁게 합니다. 놀이 공원 기술자들은 또한 장크트 마가레텐에 위치한 Festo 트레이닝 및 컨설팅의 사내 세미나에서 즐거운 시간을 보냈습니다. 이틀 동안 "공압 및 전기 공압"을 주제로 다양한 내용을 다루었습니다. 회전 목마를 한번 타는 것을 제외하고는 말이죠. 그리고 노이지델 호수에서 멀지 않은 Familypark에 많은 것들이 있습니다. 오스트리아 최대 규모의 놀이 공원은 145,000 평방미터에 약 60개의 크고 작은 어트랙션이 있습니다.
Adventurous diversity
From the nostalgic steam locomotive tour through the woods and meadows, to the spectacular roller coaster ride, the park thrives on its diversity. There is good reason why, in addition to four underwater parks, there is a concert hall, restaurants, and climbing gardens that are open from mid-March to the end of October. The 633,000 visitors who experienced the Burgenland adventure world in 2016 are testimony to an increasing yearly trend. In 2018, the family business celebrates its 50th anniversary – all well equipped. Or rather, well trained.
On the safe side
One topic in particular was the main focus of attention: correct maintenance. “For us, the safety of our guests always has top priority. This means that all the equipment is always optimally maintained, and that we have to respond immediately to any possible malfunctions”, says Michael Lichtenberger, Familypark Operations Manager. “Most of our attractions are equipped with pneumatic components, such as cylinders and valves, and applications range from roller coaster brakes to the security gates at the entrance. This is why we always want to be fully up-to-date with our training.” How do pneumatic circuits work? What’s the best way of preparing compressed air? What kind of hazards might occur with outdoor attractions? And how can we control things, to either increase or reduce speed? These are the central questions. “It was important for us to raise our employees' awareness as much as possible, for example of the issue of efficiency and the costs incurred when compressed air disappears into a void,” explains Lichtenberger.
Much practice, more attention
The contents of the seminar certainly didn't disappear into a void, as demonstrated by the participants’ attitude. “Even though our employees came from many different areas, the seminar was extremely instructive for everyone. This is thanks to the highly competent trainer from Festo,” says Erik Kovács, Technical Director of Familypark, who above all praised the large amount of hands-on experience: “The theoretical part is often forgotten after a while, but what you remember is what you actually see and try out for yourself." Junior manager, Dominik Müller, who is responsible for work and operational safety, sees things in the same way: “The topics were very well prepared. This is important, because the attractions and the safety of our guests are very dear to us.” And then he continues with a grin: “You know that from school. Most people fall asleep during theoretical lessons, but as soon as there’s something to be experienced everyone wakes up. The mix was perfect at our seminar – and nobody fell asleep.”
With individuality to new heights
Just as each park attraction is special, the course was matched to the participants’ individual needs. “The things we were interested in were brought to the team in an exciting way,” sums up operations manager Michael Lichtenberger on a positive note. “We defined what sort of knowledge we needed, and that’s exactly what we got from Festo – perfectly in line with our requirements.” And he is pleased to have taken another step forward with his employees in order to reduce the risk of downtime to a minimum and to further enhance operating safety.
So, nothing stands in the way of absolute family fun and soaring to new heights in the future. For example with Leonardo da Vinci’s flying machines, from which the following quote originates: “When you once experienced flying, you’ll tread the earth with your eyes raised to the sky for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”