~Give me a thrill!~

[flyboy_fox]

You know what's kinda sad? The Polikarpov I-153 (a Soviet biplane circa late 1930s, nicknamed "Chaika"), which the Tornado II was almost certainly based off design-wise, was actually a pretty glitchy 'plane :\ It wasn't terribly aerodynamic, and therefore suffered from low speed and the inability to easily pull out of a spin. Its design also meant poor visibility, and it had low structural integrity. Overall, certainly not the most successful biplane ever to take to the air during WWII.

The original Tornado, as far as I know, wasn't based directly off any existing design... but I love it for its simplicity, and the red and gray just fit, you know? I also love how the 'plane is actually Sonic's... his name on the side, and everything.



The most awesome little biplane ever! :D

Oh, oh! Jei found this guy selling a Tiger Moth ;_; She said she'd get it for me if she was a millionaire. I dunno what kinda price that would go for... a fair few thousand, I'd wager. The color-scheme is kinda like the Tornado II, heh n.n; Well, too much yellow, but still. I'd repaint it red, of course. Tiger Moth is the only biplane I've had the chance to fly so far (and pretty briefly at that), but I'd love to own one. It's a training plane, I know... two sets of controls and all that... but I don't need a military plane, and the Tiger Moth is pretty much perfect as a recreational airplane. Visibility is good, handling is sensitive but secure, very responsive, capable of turning awesomely, lightweight and small... pretty much perfect as a hobby plane! And if I wanted to recoup back some money, I could give lessons in my spare time ^_^ I'll own one someday. No doubt about that.

Sorry, Jei and I were talking about biplanes earlier and I'm all hyped up now ^^;;

Comments

[moth-wingthane.livejournal.com]

Hey, no need to apologise! Biplanes are well worth getting hyped up over :D

[psychicninja.livejournal.com]

^^^
Definately. ^^ Biplanes seem totally awesome... I'd love to try to fly one, but I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to heights.
...And now's the part where everyone asks why the hell I'm an aerialist. ><

But yes. Biplanes rock, and I can tell that they are a passion with you. Don't ever, ever apologize for being excited over something. :D *hugs*

[way-past-cool.livejournal.com]

Biplanes rule! And you sure know a lot about them! n.n; eeesh! I hope when I attempt to model one in clay I don't make some huge technical error n.n; but I'll do my best. If I can't buy you a real 'plane, I'll have to make you a tiny one with my fingers and dental tools n.n;

[sphix.livejournal.com]

You'll get one, all right, Jai. And when you do, I insist on taking a tour of the skies! Being up in the air, no matter how you get there, is always worth getting hyped up over.

Call me crazy, but when I'm high above something, on a roof, a mountain, whatever, looking down on something (especially at night), everything seems... clearer. My vision is horrible, and my lens prescription hasn't been updated in forever, but when I'm looking out over the city from a hillside, I feel... calm? I can think clearly. And everything is literally CLEARER. Strange, no?

We can see for Miles and Miles...

[teamrodent.livejournal.com]

Jaime: We're sure Mr. Tails could fix a Polikarpov up and get it flying well. ^on__no^V

Ooh, Who'd win a dogfight? Mr. Tails or Mr. Snoopy?