Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
05-31-2016, 07:34 PM
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JohnnyS; thanks for the kind words. However, trying to mislead me is a waste of time and effort. My brain doesn't work quickly enough to be misdirected. I have a question ready, but want to think about how to direct the clues. Otherwise, it will be a very short session. I'll post my first clue in the morning. Thanks; Ernie P.
Well done and please go ahead with your quiz!
06-01-2016, 01:43 AM
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This early warbird made quite a name for itself, although it has been largely forgotten. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
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06-01-2016, 10:48 AM
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Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
Last edited by Ernie P.; 06-01-2016 at 10:50 AM. Reason: adding spaces that were deleted.
06-01-2016, 01:26 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
Last edited by Ernie P.; 06-01-2016 at 01:31 PM.
06-02-2016, 01:45 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
Last edited by Ernie P.; 06-02-2016 at 01:55 AM.
06-02-2016, 10:19 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.Thisaircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.Itwas also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.Thisaircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.Theobserver sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.Itwas a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the stillrare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.Theengine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.Thisaircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.Itwas also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.Thisaircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.Theobserver sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.Itwas a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the stillrare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.Theengine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
06-02-2016, 01:48 PM
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Evening clue. You will notice the first two words of each clue are not separated by a space. There is a space between the two words in the document from which I copy the clues; and I see a space when I paste the clues. For some reason, the spaces are removed after I paste the clues. When I try to edit the post, it takes a very long time to do so, and sometimes I can't edit the post at all. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.Thisaircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.Itwas also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.Thisaircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.Theobserver sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.Itwas a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the stillrare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.Theengine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.Theengine was first introduced in 1914.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.Thisaircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.Itwas also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.Thisaircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.Theobserver sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.Itwas a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the stillrare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.Theengine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.Theengine was first introduced in 1914.
06-02-2016, 01:52 PM
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Evening clue. You will notice the first two words of each clue are not separated by a space. There is a space between the two words in the document from which I copy the clues; and I see a space when I paste the clues. For some reason, the spaces are removed after I paste the clues. When I try to edit the post, it takes a very long time to do so, and sometimes I can't edit the post at all. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
06-02-2016, 06:41 PM
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Welcome, sjhanc; and have fun with us. No, not the single seat Dh2. This was a two seater. However, to reward your participation, here is a bonus clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8.A single float plane version was produced.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8.A single float plane version was produced.
06-03-2016, 01:41 AM
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No, not the F.E. 2; although the F.E. 2 and this plane did share some common characteristics. Perhaps this morning clue will narrow your search. Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8.A single float plane version was produced.
9.This aircraft had, unfortunately, a rather short service life.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1.This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2.It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3.This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time,and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4.The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5.It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6.The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to therather high speed of which it was capable.
7.The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8.A single float plane version was produced.
9.This aircraft had, unfortunately, a rather short service life.
06-03-2016, 11:37 AM
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No, Zip; not the AGO CII. For one thing, there were only around a dozen of the AGO CII's produced. And, there were two, not one, float plane versions produced. But, to be fair, it WAS the AGO CI I had in mind; and I guess that's close enough. And, it's probably the plane you had in mind anyhow, knowing your expertise. The AGO CI was a recon plane, but since it was armed with a front firing machine gun, it was often used as a fighter, or pursuit plane as they were then known. It was quickly overshadowed by the Fokker E.I, so it's place in History was rather short. So, you are now up, Sir. Make it a good one, Zip! Thanks; Ernie P.
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2. It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3. This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time, and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4. The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5. It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6. The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to the rather high speed of which it was capable.
7. The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8. A single float plane version was produced.
9. This aircraft had, unfortunately, a rather short service life.
10. It suffered by comparison with an aircraft creating rather a scourge among allied aircraft.
11. It came into service around the same time as the aircraft mentioned in (10) above.
12. It was, like the Dh.2 and the F.E.2, a pusher aircraft, with the tail surfaces attached by two booms.
The AGO C.I was a First World War German pusher reconnaissance biplane that used a pod-and-boom configuration.
The crew and pusher engine shared a central nacelle, and the twin booms carried the tail and the four-wheeled landing gear. The observer sat at the nose and was armed with a machine-gun. It was produced in both two bay and three bay versions. A single example was fitted with floats for coastal patrol duties for the Imperial German Navy (designation C.I-W).
[h=2]Operators[edit][/h] German Empire
[h=2]Specifications[/h]General characteristics
Question: What early warbird do I describe?
Clues:
1. This aircraft was considered to be quite fast in its day.
2. It was also considered to be quite dangerous by its opponents.
3. This aircraft was armed with a machine gun; which was pretty unusual at the time, and about all that was required to be considered very dangerous.
4. The observer sat in the front; the pilot to his rear.
5. It was a pusher aircraft; which left the observer/gunner free to utilize the still rare, and still more dangerous, machine gun in an offensive role.
6. The engine was considered quite powerful for its day, which contributed to the rather high speed of which it was capable.
7. The engine was first introduced in 1914.
8. A single float plane version was produced.
9. This aircraft had, unfortunately, a rather short service life.
10. It suffered by comparison with an aircraft creating rather a scourge among allied aircraft.
11. It came into service around the same time as the aircraft mentioned in (10) above.
12. It was, like the Dh.2 and the F.E.2, a pusher aircraft, with the tail surfaces attached by two booms.
The AGO C.I was a First World War German pusher reconnaissance biplane that used a pod-and-boom configuration.
The crew and pusher engine shared a central nacelle, and the twin booms carried the tail and the four-wheeled landing gear. The observer sat at the nose and was armed with a machine-gun. It was produced in both two bay and three bay versions. A single example was fitted with floats for coastal patrol duties for the Imperial German Navy (designation C.I-W).
[h=2]Operators[edit][/h] German Empire
[h=2]Specifications[/h]General characteristics
- Crew: two, pilot and observer
- Length: 9.0 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 15.0 m (49 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 41.5 m[SUP]2[/SUP] (447 ft[SUP]2[/SUP])
- Powerplant: 1 Χ Mercedes D.III, 117 kW (158 hp)
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h (90 mph)
- Range: 480 km (300 miles)
- Service ceiling: 4,800 m (16,000 ft)
06-03-2016, 01:29 PM
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06-03-2016, 05:33 PM
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Actually Ernie, that was wild guess so you would toss us another clue! 😉
OK, lemme dig something up, and I'll be back with a new quiz!
OK, lemme dig something up, and I'll be back with a new quiz!
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06-03-2016, 07:07 PM
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A wild guess? At least you knew of the plane; so that makes it, at worst, an educated guess. Looking forward to your question, Zip. Thanks; Ernie P.
06-05-2016, 10:28 AM
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Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky. ,
There's a start.. it's not much I know, but at least there's no bubblegum involved. .....yet.....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky. ,
There's a start.. it's not much I know, but at least there's no bubblegum involved. .....yet.....
06-05-2016, 06:25 PM
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Not the Yakkity Yak!
Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
06-06-2016, 06:26 PM
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Sorry, not the S-21 nor the s-211 .
Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
5. Can be equipped with rockets and or cannons.
6. But, in my own opinion... that may look cool until you're in a situation in this aircraft to actually need them.
Ok, thats it for now....
Thanks!
Zip
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
5. Can be equipped with rockets and or cannons.
6. But, in my own opinion... that may look cool until you're in a situation in this aircraft to actually need them.
Ok, thats it for now....
Thanks!
Zip
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
06-07-2016, 06:27 PM
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Ok guys, here we go again....
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
5. Can be equipped with rockets and or cannons.
6. But, in my own opinion... that may look cool until you're in a situation in this aircraft to actually need them.
7. It has a crew of 2.
8. But there is a version where they are optional.
Ok, thats it for now....
Thanks!
Zip
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
1. This aircraft first took to the sky during the 80's.
2. A single engine powers this aircraft thru the sky.
3. It looks like there are 4 militaries that use this aircraft.
4. The U.S. bought a couple.
5. Can be equipped with rockets and or cannons.
6. But, in my own opinion... that may look cool until you're in a situation in this aircraft to actually need them.
7. It has a crew of 2.
8. But there is a version where they are optional.
Ok, thats it for now....
Thanks!
Zip
There's a start..
Thanks!
Zip
