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 Warbird -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
warbirds can also frequently be seen at (Click link for more info and facts about air race) air races since late-war fighter planes are among the fastest propeller-driven planes ever built.
The most popular warbirds for races seem to be the (Click link for more info and facts about P-51 Mustang) P-51 Mustang, the (Click link for more info and facts about Hawker Sea Fury) Hawker Sea Fury, and the (Click link for more info and facts about F8F Bearcat) F8F Bearcat.
Warbird is also a general designation for (Click link for more info and facts about Romulan warships) Romulan warships in (Click link for more info and facts about Star Trek) Star Trek.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wa/warbird.htm   (199 words)

  
 Warbird Digest - Historic Aeroplane Works - B-17 Flight Contest Details & Rules   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Warbird Digest shall not be responsible for transmission and/or computer error or mail entries that are late, lost, misdirected or have insufficient postage.
Warbird Digest is not in any way liable for damage, loss or injury resulting from computer malfunctions, misdirected or incomplete entries or acceptance of the prize.
Warbird Digest reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel or suspend the sweepstakes should virus, bugs or other causes beyond the control of sponsor corrupt administration, security or proper place of this contest.
www.warbirddigest.com /contestrules.asp   (500 words)

  
 Guns Magazine: The Sako Warbird   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The.300 Warbird cartridge is a modern, beltless magnum with an overall length of 2.790", a sharp 30-degree shoulder, a 0.580' head, a 0.020-degree taper, and a long and useful 0.300" neck.
Warbird brass is precisely drawn, and it's increasingly seen in the winner's circle at the 1,000-yard benchrest matches.
Warbird brass is available for $40 a box, which seems expensive, but it's proven to be extremely durable and long lasting.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_2000_Jan/ai_57886791   (1178 words)

  
 Warbird Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Warbird is also a general designation for Romulan starships in Star Trek.
Highly modified as well as "stock" warbirds can also frequently be seen at air races, since late-war fighter planes are among the fastest propeller-driven planes ever built.
The most popular warbirds for races seem to be the P-51 Mustang, the Hawker Sea Fury, the F8F Bearcat, and the T-6 Texan.
www.matronofthearts.com /encyclopedia/Warbird   (335 words)

  
 TREKPULSE.com - DS9 - Ships & Stations - Romulan Warbird   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
While the Warbird is cloaked, the shields cannot be used and weapons cannot be fired, although the disruptors may be charged.
Inside the Warbird, the walls and floor are a light brown colour; shades vary from chocolate to pumpkin orange.
The latest Warbird bridge - seen during the combined Romulan/Cardassian assault on the Founders' homeworld in 2371 - retains the basic layout of a roughly circular chamber, with outward-facing operational stations situated around the central command position.
ds9.trekpulse.com /shipstation/romwarb   (477 words)

  
 Warbird (m)
Warbird can convert her energy to enable her to fly at 40 areas per round (600 mph).
Because of the energy released when she does this, Warbird may not fly faster than 10 areas per round when in a planetary atmosphere, as she could ignite the landscape or any organisms that live there.
Warbird retains the ability to absorb various types of energy to fuel her metabolism or re-channel as attacks.
www.norse-man.net /Marvel/Char-W/Warbird.htm   (1530 words)

  
 Warbird Digest - Historic Aeroplane Works - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
During a hiatus from college I was privileged to meet and work alongside some of the greats of the warbird industry, who were benevolent enough to take an overly ambitious young man into their fold for a brief time.
The advent of the internet and the various warbird themed message groups dictate that we will not be a “breaking news” magazine.
Safety and operations will be an important element of Warbird Digest, and we will cover the work that the various warbird organizations are undertaking to defend our right to fly these classic warriors.
www.warbirddigest.com /aboutwd.asp   (691 words)

  
 Warbird Alley: Privately-owned, vintage, ex-military aircraft
Whether you're a warbird owner, pilot, mechanic, restorer, crewmember, collector or history enthusiast, there's something here for you.
Warbird Alley is not responsible for any errors which may exist on our site.
We are not directly affiliated with, or sponsored by, any aviation or warbird organization.
www.warbirdalley.com   (362 words)

  
 Random Media: Romulan Warbird
As with previous ship ornaments, the Warbird is meant to be plugged into a bulb socket on a miniature tree light string (standard U.L.-listed 3.5 or 6 volt only) and comes with a generous amount of connecting cord.
Because of the Warbird's unique hollow-hull design, most of the light is directed towards the interior of the ship and produces an eerie effect.
Unlike last year's Klingon Bird of Prey, the Warbird is basically one color, with a stingy application of fl paint for the Romulan emblem on the front of the ship and the obligatory "1995" issue date along its stern.
www.scifi.com /sfw/issue2/random.html   (483 words)

  
 Welcome to EAA Warbirds of America
Baugh is a charter inductee to the EAA Warbirds of America Hall of Fame in 1995, and served the organization as president from 1984-1989.
Warbirds officials met with the FAA during the National Warbird Operators Conference in February and began to follow-up with them almost immediately.
EAA Warbirds of America is deeply saddened by the loss of Jim Kern, WB# 12713, and Jon Hedgecock, in the crash of a T-6 training aircraft near Kissimmee, FL on May 9, 2005.
www.warbirds-eaa.org   (3813 words)

  
 Warbird Operators   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Although VP-BPS is currently under restoration back to airworthy condition by Super Catalina Restorations, the warbird scene in the UK has been left with a large gap, one that will now be finally filled with the arrival of an airworthy former fire fighting "Cat" from Canada.
As with many of the warbird operators, Plane Sailing has a supporters organisation known as the Catalina Society, which helps to provide funds for upkeep of the aircraft.
Please note that UK Warbirds is in no way officially connected to any of the owners or operators mentioned on this site.
www.ukwarbirds.net /operators_planesailing.html   (864 words)

  
 Warbird Notes
But, even with those, Paul Soderlind at Northwest developed and prescribed a precise attitude to be rotated to, it also delivered the most "bang for the buck" out of a sometimes rather reluctant airframe on takeoff.
In the B-25 you'll need to read Warbird Notes #2 (Decelerating Approach) to get a feel for what we are discussing here.
All different, it looks to me like a case of "you pays your money and you takes your choice!" All have valid reasons for being, it's up to you to provide the human intelligence to manage the machine to obtain those results that you both want and need.
www.douglasdc3.com /sohn/32.htm   (977 words)

  
 Muche's Warbirds: Warbird Photography at its Best
Through the years we've been extremely lucky to make a number of friends who have provided us with numerous opportunities to not only write about and photograph their Warbirds, but with the chance work on a number of them as well.
All of the warbird photographs that you see on these pages are for sale in various formats for both private and / or commercial use.
All photographs, images, logos, articles, stories, interviews, emblems and all Muche's Warbirds: Warbird Photography at its Best pages are Copyright protected by U.S. and International Law for Jim and Lani Muche.
www.mucheswarbirds.com   (528 words)

  
 Warbird Alley: Fly a Warbird
Here are links to various organizations which actively operate warbird aircraft, including pay-per-flight operations and museums.
Warbird Aviation -- T-28D Trojan rides and air combat flights in Queensland, Australia.
EAA Warbirds of America (WOA) WOA, a division of the Experimental Aircraft Association, was formed in response to the large number of EAA members who owned surplus military aircraft.
www.warbirdalley.com /fly.htm   (1264 words)

  
 If you go to Warbird Adventures
PLANES: Warbird Adventures had two operating pilot trainers and one that they are rebuilding.
Also for an additional fee you can get 35mm photos of yourself in flight (shot from a wingtip camera) and videotape of the flight, which includes a cockpit camera.
Warbird Adventures also does flight training for people who want to become pilots or for licensed pilots who want to learn to fly historic planes or do aerobatics.
www.freep.com /features/travel/pgo26_20001126.htm   (269 words)

  
 comiXtreme - Warbird
Personally, I'd like to see her retire as Warbird and go back into the Air Force full time.
Warbird is standing in the back, between Thing and Hercules.
I coulda swore Warbird wasn't either, but you say she is, I'll have to take your word for it since my copy of 501 is still sitting in my pull file up at the shop.
www.comixtreme.com /forums/printthread.php?t=12472   (658 words)

  
 Warbird - MarvelDatabase
Carol has overcome emotional emptiness, alcoholism, substantially reduced power levels and a formal court martial before her teammates to prove herself as an asset among Avengers.
Exposure to extra energy allows Warbird to temporarily boost her strength to her old Binary level (Class 100).
Known Powers: Warbird possesses superhuman strength, a high degree of durability, the ability to emit concussive photon bursts and the power of flight.
www.marveldatabase.com /wiki/index.php/Warbird   (765 words)

  
 National Warbird Operator Conference   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Founded in 1993, the annual NWOC event brings together warbird owners, operators, and museum directors to address particular events facing warbird owners and to discuss common goals related to the ever-changing economics, operations and regulations pertaining to flying ex-military aircraft.
This unique educational conference offers programs to enhance pilot skill and knowledge, expand aircraft maintenance technician and restorer knowledge, develop awareness of medical and insurance facts, and address aircraft-specific topics to ensure continued flight for these unique historic aircraft.
As one participant remarked, "…we are not owners of these treasures, but rather caretakers who ensure that future generations can better understand history." That statement emphasizes the importance of the educational goals of NWOC.
www.warbirdconference.com   (131 words)

  
 WARBIRD RESTORATION SCHOOL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Warbirds magazine about the school helpful in answering your questions regarding the “when’s, where’s, and what’s” of the restoration class.
You have read what will be taught but the depth of the material covered and the personalized hands-on instruction that brings about the complete understanding of the material goes beyond what can be explained in a brochure.
The students; both young and old, experienced pilots and non-pilots, men and women have come away from this course with a deep appreciation of the Warbird time period in history by actually getting to delve into the inner workings of a B-17, B-25, T-6, Corsair, P-40 and other famous flying heroes of WW II.
www.warbirdmuseum.com /r_school/documents/SIGN_UP_FORM.htm   (448 words)

  
 WARBIRD RECOVERY
The whole story is now available in the book Warbird Recovery - The Hunt for a Rare WWII Plane in Siberia, Russia.
Donate to the recovery and restoration efforts of Warbird Recovery.
Warbird Recovery now offers a way for you to OWN part of a real Messerschmitt Bf109.
www.warbirdrecovery.com   (89 words)

  
 Warbird Flight - Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts :: 1948 L-17 Navion Warbird
Warbird Flight is owned by Dick Sherman, a commercial pilot who is instrument rated with over 30 years of flight experience.
Climb aboard and take a tour of Martha's Vineyard in a meticulously maintained 1948 L-17 Warbird.
Bring along your camera as the unique full-view canopy offers an unobstructed 360 degree view for up to three passengers.
www.warbirdflight.com   (93 words)

  
 Romulan D'deridex Class Warbird
The discovery of the Romulan Warbird was one of the reasons behind the Federation developing the Sovereign class Battlecruiser.
The Sovereign class does have more firepower than the Warbird but in reality is only slightly superior to the Warbird in most respects.
In phase world this system has the problem that it does not hide the ships signature on gravitic sensors (This is even more of a weakness on Romulan ships than other ships because they use essentially fl hole in their power systems).
www.kitsune.addr.com /SF-Conversions/Rifts-Trek-Ships/Romulan_Warbird.htm   (1589 words)

  
 NATG - Warbird Flights
You will receive a front cockpit briefing, can get an in-flight lesson and fly the plane, enjoy smooth warbird aerobatics and have your experience captured by the on-board video system.
The Warbird Dream Flight is also the best dollar value of all our flights.
This program is available to Licensed Pilots who desire an aircraft checkout, a tailwheel, high performance, or complex aircraft endorsement, aerobatic or formation instruction, a Biennial Flight Review or a Warbird Competency sign-off for insurance purposes.
www.natg.com /wbflights.html   (754 words)

  
 Aviation Airshow Air Race Photography Discussion - View Single Post - Important Warbird Event: National Warbird ...
For those new to the phenomenon known as the National Warbird Operator Conference, or simply NWOC, the humble beginnings of this gathering may be somewhat vague or even confusing.
In 1992, EAA Warbirds of America president Bill Harrison and Lone Star Flight Museum administrator Ralph Royce conceived the idea of a gathering of warbird organizations, flying museums, and owners while on the ramp at the National Championship Air Races at Reno.
Essentially, it was to discuss common goals and address the changing environments in which we operate warbird aircraft.
www.aafo.com /hangartalk/showpost.php?p=8526&postcount=1   (248 words)

  
 Warbird Alley: Books
Stunning warbird images from the cameras of some of the most talented photographers in the business.
A study of people whose passion is recovering lost airplanes, including one team's amazing efforts to recover a B-29 bomber from the ice in Greenland.
A handy pocket-sized reference with photos, histories and specifications of most of the world's significant warbird types.
www.warbirdalley.com /books.htm   (1599 words)

  
 EAA HELPS WARBIRD OWNERS GET ON-SITE AIRCRAFT OPERATION CONVERSION PAPERWORK AT RENO
FAA will have a designated area to register warbird owners, flying in the experimental exhibition category, who need to complete the mandatory conversion of their current Letter of Authorization (LOA) or Letter of Operational Authority (LOOA) to an airman certificate.
We heartily encourage any warbird owners who are bringing their airplanes to Reno, and who have not completed the conversion application, to do so while they’re here enjoying the air races.
Fischer cautioned warbird owners affected by this new policy not to delay in seeking the required conversion of their LOAs and LOOAs to the appropriate airman-certificate ratings.
www.eaa.org /communications/eaanews/pr/040909_warbirds.html   (581 words)

  
 Warbirds UK - Ultimate Warbird Adventure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
At Warbirds UK we believe the primary emphasis should be safety, followed closely by the enjoyment of the member.
All our staff have a military background and are trained according to military procedures for the particular aircraft that they are operating.
Why not have a browse around the site, or if you prefer, contact Warbirds directly for further information.
www.warbird.org.uk   (241 words)

  
 Horizon Hobby - Sport Model or Scale Warbird?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Called "Fei Hu" by the Chinese, these brave members of the American Volunteer Group formed a secret operation of American airmen recruited to stop the advance of the Japanese in Southeast Asia.
The new P-40E Warbird 60 ARF from Hangar 9.
We bet you can already taste the sweat on your lip and hear the bullets clanging against the canopy.
www.horizonhobby.com /Explore/Article.aspx?ArticleID=1428   (332 words)

  
 Warbird Wing :: Insanity, Fighting, Blowing Stuff Up. What more do you need?
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Warbird Wing has been dispatched as part of a Taskforce to hunt down and eliminate those terrorists.
Warbird Wing and all associated elements © 2004 Lily Ardellian.
www.warbirdwing.net   (199 words)

  
 Warbird Flying, AT6 Harvard, DeHavilland Chipmunk, Gift Flights, Chipmunk, Texan, Tail Wheel, Royal Flight, Airshow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Transport Command Ltd operates Warbird Flying, a unique chance to experience and fly a T6 Harvard.
Alternatively enjoy a Royal Flight in the de Havilland Chipmunk as the Prince of Wales once did.
The last block of aircraft were released as recently as 1997 leaving two aircraft remaining with the Battle of Britain memorial flight for training requirements.
www.warbirdflying.com   (326 words)

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