{"id":2806,"date":"2026-08-20T17:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T21:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warbirdthunder.com\/?page_id=2806"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:44:56","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/warbirdthunder.com\/index.php\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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BIG Noise, BIG Smoke, Big Aircraft<\/p>

Performers who engage with the crowd<\/p>

Flights for VIPs, Sponsors, and Media<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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WTA performs formation and opposing aerobatics in WWII era T-6\/SNJ aircraft that have great physical presence that excites the crowd.\u00a0 We are more than twice the size<\/i>\u00a0of most airshow aircraft, bringing incredibly distinctive radial engine sound coupled with\u00a0\u00a0big & beautiful smoke.<\/div>
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TWILIGHT AIRSHOWS<\/b> have exciting LED lighting mounted in the engine cowling, on the wingtips and a fiery effect illuminated on the smoke trail.<\/div>
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After our performance we bring unique \u201cbaseball style\u201d cards to the spectators line and engage for pictures, questions & promotion.<\/div>
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BONUS:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Warbird Thunder can provide a single ship performance or an opening teaser act.\u00a0\u00a0We can also \u201cCircle<\/strong> The Jumpers\u201d<\/strong>during the opening ceremony as well as \u201crace\u201d cars and jet-trucks.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Lodging & Transportation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

  • 3 hotel rooms\u00a0<\/li>
  • 1 rental car (mid-size or larger)\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

    Oil & Fuel:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

    • 35 total gallons of smoke oil per performance\u00a0<\/li>
    • 30 total gallons of AVGAS per performance & full fuel for departure<\/li>
    • 4 total gallons of Phillips 25-60 radial engine oil\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>

      Warbird Thunder typically arrives the afternoon prior to rehearsal day and departs after the airshow\u00a0if weather and daylight permit.\u00a0<\/u>\u00a0Otherwise, departure is the day after the airshow.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>

      Overnight storage:\u00a0 Hanger storage is appreciated but not required.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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