BIG Noise, BIG Smoke, Big Aircraft

Performers who engage with the crowd

VIP, Media and Sponsor Flights

WTA performs formation and opposing aerobatics in WWII era T-6/SNJ aircraft that have great physical presence that excites the crowd.  We are more than twice the size of most airshow aircraft, bringing incredibly distinctive radial engine sound coupled with  big & beautiful smoke.
 
TWILIGHT AIRSHOWS have exciting LED lighting mounted in the engine cowling, on the wingtips and a fiery effect illuminated on the smoke trail.
 
After our performance we bring unique “baseball style” cards to the spectators line and engage for pictures, questions & promotion.
 
BONUS:  Warbird Thunder can provide a single ship performance or an opening teaser act.  We can also “Circle The Jumpers” during the opening ceremony as well as “race” cars and jet-trucks

REQUIREMENTS

Lodging & Transportation: 

  • 3 hotel rooms 
  • 1 rental car (mid-size or larger) 

Oil & Fuel: 

  • 35 total gallons of smoke oil per performance 
  • 30 total gallons of AVGAS per performance & full fuel for departure
  • 4 total gallons of Phillips 25-60 radial engine oil 

Warbird Thunder typically arrives the afternoon prior to rehearsal day and departs after the airshow if weather and daylight permit.  Otherwise, departure is the day after the airshow.                                                                                                                                                                                        Overnight storage:  Hanger storage is appreciated but not required.

MEDIA/VIP Flights:

The flight allows the participant to be exposed to formation flight in a historic WWII era SNJ/T-6 Texan aircraft.  If desired, a loop and roll can be performed.  The goal is an enjoyable and memorable flight; we don’t want to “overdo” anything- smooth and gentle is good.

Duration:  The flight duration (wheels off the ground to wheels on the ground) is approximately 15 minutes.  The entire evolution (climbing in, engine start, taxi out, takeoff, flight, return, taxi in, deplane and post flight pictures) is approximately 1 hour excluding the safety briefing.

Required Safety Briefing:  A safety briefing is required.  The briefing will include aircraft safety, how to enter and exit the airplane, cockpit safety, communications utilizing a headset and intercom system, canopy operation, emergency procedures and use of the parachute.  

This briefing is approximately 20 minutes in duration.  It is preferable to have everyone present for the safety briefing to minimize lost time.

Physical Fitness:  The rider should be of average physical fitness and between 110lbs-220 lbs.  Entering and exiting the aircraft requires some flexibility and balance (we have ground personnel to assist).  The rider should be flexible enough to twist their torso sideways to open and close the sliding canopy and be able to follow directions.

Clothing:  Long pants and closed toe shoes (no sandals or flip flops) are mandatory.

 

HOLD HARMLESS FORM: WTA Hold Harmless Form

Warbird Thunder Airshows