Big Warbirds vs. Small Warbirds
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:26 pm
Hi!
Am I the only one that has noticed that the prestigous Warbird guys (bombers and fighters) always get more attention than the small ones?
I don't mind it, but sometimes I do feel like no one's giving a darn about my wee trainer.
What do you think?
Am I the only one that has noticed that the prestigous Warbird guys (bombers and fighters) always get more attention than the small ones?
I don't mind it, but sometimes I do feel like no one's giving a darn about my wee trainer.
What do you think?
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:41 pm
I think that it might just be that there is an abundance of trainers. When people think of warbirds, they think more on the side of the planes that did the actual fighting, not the trainers. I'm sure we all know the importance of the trainer though.
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:53 pm
Hi Ollie
Well, I don't think attention isn't as important. What really matters is enthusiasm. If you like your avocation then don't worry about the why Joe Millionaire is getting so much attention.
Anyway, if I were rich, I'd rather have a Zero! 3 cheers for a Zero.
Well, I don't think attention isn't as important. What really matters is enthusiasm. If you like your avocation then don't worry about the why Joe Millionaire is getting so much attention.
Anyway, if I were rich, I'd rather have a Zero! 3 cheers for a Zero.
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:55 pm
Oh, I'm very happy with my German aircraft.
How cool is that, eh? Not many people own and fly a genuine Luftwaffe bird!!
I'd only trade it for a Spit...
How cool is that, eh? Not many people own and fly a genuine Luftwaffe bird!!
I'd only trade it for a Spit...
Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:59 pm
I don't know Ollie, everyone is going gah gah over our new trainer.
Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:13 pm
My thoughts are a trainer/combat aircraft get even more interest. I think a Wirraway would be in more demand than a T-6, for this reason.
A really interesting combat/trainer is the Ki-36 Ida, and another although more of a utility plane and not really a trainer is the Ki-51 Sonia. I think that those get more interest.
To me, it's debateable whether the TBM actually gets more interest than a T-6 or not.
Chris
A really interesting combat/trainer is the Ki-36 Ida, and another although more of a utility plane and not really a trainer is the Ki-51 Sonia. I think that those get more interest.
To me, it's debateable whether the TBM actually gets more interest than a T-6 or not.
Chris
The little guys
Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:15 pm
Over the years I have seen attention given to all aspects of aircraft used in military roles. I met an enthusiastic group of liaison pilots and restorers here in Texas. These guys love the liaison birds! See the article in issue number four of Warbirds Digest. They do get attention.. it is just not published as often in the "main stream" magazines.
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:33 pm
Ollie,
I'm am always happy when I see the smaller warbugs covered in the magazines, they've been over-looked way too much. You'll notice a good variety that I put on the NCC AAHS website, no plane too small.
For the average audience attending a show though, the fighters/bombers will always attract more attention. The public in general is familiar with the planes they see on TV and in Movies, and those are rarely the smaller warbirds, other than a Stearman. They recognize the fighters......Roger
I'm am always happy when I see the smaller warbugs covered in the magazines, they've been over-looked way too much. You'll notice a good variety that I put on the NCC AAHS website, no plane too small.
For the average audience attending a show though, the fighters/bombers will always attract more attention. The public in general is familiar with the planes they see on TV and in Movies, and those are rarely the smaller warbirds, other than a Stearman. They recognize the fighters......Roger
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Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:41 pm
I think it's prevailent from the T-6s on down. I remember year after year at Reno you never see Mike O'Leary anywhere but the unlimited pits. I think he and a lot of others think T-6s are only for taking pictures of real warbirds.
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:41 pm
HarvardIV wrote:To me, it's debateable whether the TBM actually gets more interest than a T-6 or not.
Chris
Wow...are you serious??? I'm sorry, I need to stop laughing so I can type...
Have you ever heard of a T-6 getting an appearance fee for an airshow???
Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:51 pm
Have you ever heard of a T-6 getting an appearance fee for an airshow???
Hey, we got offered 10 gallons of gas once! Does that count?
Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:20 am
Ollie,
I'd agree that the smaller warbirds often get overlooked. On the weekend we had a Stinson L-5, Piper L-4 and a couple of Birddogs amoung the ranks. I personally never thought that the Birddog would be all that great to fly in but I went for a cruise in one (doing some formation work with the L-5) on Sunday and WOW! I'd be happy to have one of those in the hangar now. Don't overlook the 'warbugs' people!
Cheers,
Matt
I'd agree that the smaller warbirds often get overlooked. On the weekend we had a Stinson L-5, Piper L-4 and a couple of Birddogs amoung the ranks. I personally never thought that the Birddog would be all that great to fly in but I went for a cruise in one (doing some formation work with the L-5) on Sunday and WOW! I'd be happy to have one of those in the hangar now. Don't overlook the 'warbugs' people!
Cheers,
Matt
Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:13 am
well at least people know what you guys are flying........your not group'd up as "just another stearman" 
Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:10 am
I agree that the utility/trainer segment gets glossed over. Thats one of the reasons I've been focusing on the Texans for awhile as well as the C-45's and C-54s.
Personally I don't care what it is as long as it's got a radial engine, now if I could just figure out how to fit one to my Ford Focus....
Personally I don't care what it is as long as it's got a radial engine, now if I could just figure out how to fit one to my Ford Focus....
Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:13 am
Scott WRG Editor wrote:Personally I don't care what it is as long as it's got a radial engine, now if I could just figure out how to fit one to my Ford Focus....
Oh you could probably find a way to fit it. The hard part would be figuring out how to keep it torquing the car over onto its roof when you step on the gas!
Mike