engguy wrote:
What about FiFi how do you guys afford the fuel etc?
Well, when flying, FIFI goes out on tour to earn it's keep. The whole Warbird Tour idea that the CAF, Collings Foundation, Yankee Air Force, etc., was developed by Vic Agather back in the early 1970's. FIFI's first tour was in 1974 and had been doing it ever since......at least until I started working on it.
(I hear that frequently)
Typically, the airplane gets an appearance fee, along with fuel and oil considerations. How much? Well, that varies from stop to stop. Also, money is generated by selling rides, which was typically done by the B-24, but will be allowed in FIFI once it's up and flying again.
Gary