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Re: Problems facing warbirds movement

Posted by Mike Henniger on Tue Oct 21, 2003 01:46:24 PM

In reply top Problems facing warbirds movement posted by Scott WRG Editor on Tue Oct 21, 2003 01:35:45 PM

: What do you all think is the biggest problem facing the wa
: rbirds movement today?
:
: Scott

Sammy's point is very well taken. If insurance costs keep going up flying museums will be able to flying smaller numbers of aircraft. This would also reduce the number of individuals that could dig deep enough to start operating that Warbird they have been restoring out of their garage for the last 25 years.

I do remember reading someplace in the last year or so that AvGas is starting to become harder to find. Is this an issue?

And what about Warbird Jets. As time goes by will be see less and less on the air show circuit? Do jet engines become much more expensive and difficult to maintain than piston engines as time goes on?

Looking for some informed answers.

Good topic Scott.

Mike

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