The fly systems sometimes referred to as rigging systems in the theatre industry, are a collection of rigging components that enable a production team to move props and actors around the stage in a controlled and efficient manner. A theatre fly system is designed to fly components between areas that are visible to the audience and areas where they are not visible into a big space above the stage known as the fly loft. Below, we have discussed in detail the two different fly systems. Single Purchase When using this regular and standard counterweight fly system, you will find a carriage attached to balance the weight of the batten and any associated loads that will be carried above the stage during the performance. Movement of the cradle, equipped with a changeable number of metal counterweights, is accomplished using vertical tracks that run along the back of the stage. Instead of using rails to guide the cradles and limit their horizontal movement during vertical flight, cable gu...
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