Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
09-25-2018, 05:11 PM
Sorry, not the Herky bird. But a new clue for your efforts!
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
09-26-2018, 04:21 AM
New clue:
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
09-26-2018, 08:37 AM
No correct guesses yet!
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
8. Empty weight is under a ton.
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
8. Empty weight is under a ton.
Last edited by JohnnyS; 09-26-2018 at 05:57 PM.
09-26-2018, 09:15 PM
No correct guesses yet. But we're getting closer!
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
8. Empty weight is under a ton.
9. One of the features adopted for the aircraft to perform better in its trainer role was adoption of an engine-driven vacuum pump in place of external venturi tubes to power cockpit instrumentation.
10. A heavily modified example of this aircraft is a popular RC model that has long been available in kit and ARF form.
1. More than a thousand built.
2. Produced over a 10 year period.
3. Currently out of production but still in active service.
4. More than 20 countries used or use this aircraft.
5. Single engine.
6. The engine was noted for its durability and reliability, and set multiple records for high TBO.
7. This aircraft is often seen at airshows.
8. Empty weight is under a ton.
9. One of the features adopted for the aircraft to perform better in its trainer role was adoption of an engine-driven vacuum pump in place of external venturi tubes to power cockpit instrumentation.
10. A heavily modified example of this aircraft is a popular RC model that has long been available in kit and ARF form.
Last edited by JohnnyS; 09-26-2018 at 09:45 PM.
09-27-2018, 07:27 AM
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How about the Chipmunk? Thanks; Ernie P.
The de Haviland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a tandem, two-seat, single-engined primary trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by Canadian aircraft manufacturer de Havilland Canada. It was developed shortly after the Second World War and sold heavily throughout the immediate post-war years, being typically employed as a replacement for the de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. The Chipmunk holds the distinction of being the first postwar aviation project conducted by de Havilland Canada. It performed its maiden flight on 22 May 1946 and was introduced to operational service that same year. During the late 1940s and 1950s, the Chipmunk was procured in large numbers by military air services such as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal Air Force (RAF), and several other nations' air forces, where it was often utilised as their standard primary trainer aircraft. The type was also produced under licence by de Havilland in the United Kingdom, who would produce the vast majority of Chipmunks, as well as by OGMA (Oficinas Gerais de Material Aeronáutico) in Portugal. The type was slowly phased out of service from the late 1950s onwards, although in the ab initio basic training role, this did not occur within the Royal Air Force until 1996, having finally been replaced by the Scottish Aviation Bulldog. However, many of the Chipmunks that had been formerly in military use were sold on to civilians, either to private owners or to companies, where they were typically used for a variety of purposes, often involving the type's excellent flying characteristics and its capability for aerobatic manoeuvres. More than 70 years after the type having first entered service, hundreds of Chipmunks remained airworthy and were in operation around the world.
The de Haviland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk
The de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a tandem, two-seat, single-engined primary trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by Canadian aircraft manufacturer de Havilland Canada. It was developed shortly after the Second World War and sold heavily throughout the immediate post-war years, being typically employed as a replacement for the de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane. The Chipmunk holds the distinction of being the first postwar aviation project conducted by de Havilland Canada. It performed its maiden flight on 22 May 1946 and was introduced to operational service that same year. During the late 1940s and 1950s, the Chipmunk was procured in large numbers by military air services such as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Royal Air Force (RAF), and several other nations' air forces, where it was often utilised as their standard primary trainer aircraft. The type was also produced under licence by de Havilland in the United Kingdom, who would produce the vast majority of Chipmunks, as well as by OGMA (Oficinas Gerais de Material Aeronáutico) in Portugal. The type was slowly phased out of service from the late 1950s onwards, although in the ab initio basic training role, this did not occur within the Royal Air Force until 1996, having finally been replaced by the Scottish Aviation Bulldog. However, many of the Chipmunks that had been formerly in military use were sold on to civilians, either to private owners or to companies, where they were typically used for a variety of purposes, often involving the type's excellent flying characteristics and its capability for aerobatic manoeuvres. More than 70 years after the type having first entered service, hundreds of Chipmunks remained airworthy and were in operation around the world.
09-27-2018, 04:46 PM
And we have a winner!!! Ernie has it!
The last clue refers to the Super Chipmunk that Art Scholl had built: It's been a very popular ARF since it's a good flying model but it has such a complicated paint job.
I look forward to Ernie's quiz!
The last clue refers to the Super Chipmunk that Art Scholl had built: It's been a very popular ARF since it's a good flying model but it has such a complicated paint job.
I look forward to Ernie's quiz!
09-27-2018, 06:44 PM
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Thank you, Sir. I hope my next question lives up to your's. My question will deal with an almost unknown aircraft, but one that should be much better known. It played a key part in aviation history; yet has somehow been almost forgotten. Thanks; Ernie P.
09-27-2018, 06:45 PM
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Okay; let's start. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
09-28-2018, 03:40 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
09-28-2018, 06:18 AM
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No correct answers thus far, but here's a couple of bonus clues for your efforts. The plane I'm looking for is not so well known as any of the planes mentioned. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
09-28-2018, 08:15 AM
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Not so nearly well known as the Moth, or any of its family. But here's a bonus clue, and an afternoon clue, to reward your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
09-28-2018, 11:26 AM
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My Feedback: (3)
Great answer, just not the right answer. Here's a bonus clue to reward your effort. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
09-28-2018, 01:15 PM
Senior Member
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
09-28-2018, 07:39 PM
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Bonus clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
10. Its maiden flight occurred in wartime.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
10. Its maiden flight occurred in wartime.
09-29-2018, 01:27 AM
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Now there's an interesting plane, Sparky. Not the one we're looking for, but still interesting. To be honest, I haven't read or thought about that bird in a long time. But here's a morning clue, and a bonus clue, to reward your effort. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
10. Its maiden flight occurred in wartime.
11. It was featured in movies made more than twenty years after its debut.
12. And can still be found flying today.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft is one of the least known, yet “most popular” aircraft ever built.
2. As such, it was in very common use for a long time; yet seldom mentioned or even known, today.
3. It was the favorite plane of its type in its service; used by both army and navy units.
4. It was ubiquitous in its day.
5. Single seat.
6. Single engine.
7. Biplane.
8. It was flown with wheels and with floats.
9. The designer also assisted in the design of a much better known aircraft which served the same function, but which had two seats.
10. Its maiden flight occurred in wartime.
11. It was featured in movies made more than twenty years after its debut.
12. And can still be found flying today.