Thrill seekers will soon be able to experience g-force speed as Helston's theme park begins work on what is described as the south west's "first genuine white knuckle ride."

Appropriately for a park next door to the helicopters of RNAS Culdrose, Flambards is installing a Frisbee-shaped ride that exerts the equivalent of up to 3G in force on passengers while swinging them in a pendulum motion and simultaneously spinning them through 360 degrees.

Sky-Force, which will suspend users on a set of four giant 18-metre high metal legs, is due to open this summer.

Flambards general manager Richard Smith said: “Sky-Force is a real white knuckle ride and it will be the first of its type and size to operate in the South West.

"As a result we are expecting it will prove hugely popular with our visitors and we will be keeping everyone fully updated with its progress over the next weeks and months as we get closer to officially unveiling it.

"It can accommodate up to 40 people so you will be able to share the excitement and watch the expressions of the other riders as the speed increases and the g-forces really start to take effect."

Visitors to the park will be able to watch the construction of the ride when the park fully reopens to the public on Saturday, April 1 for the Easter holidays.

It will then undergo intensive trials and inspection before being opened to the public in time for the summer holidays.

"Sky-Force is a significant addition to the park and will provide a major new reason for people to visit," added Mr Smith.

"Everyone here is very excited to finally be able to get work underway on the new ride and we can’t wait to unveil it to our visitors this summer."