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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a diesel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a diesel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].thing]].
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** In the very first paragraph, Spitfire muses that "life is like a hurricane"; not only is this a direct quotation of the first line in the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' cartoon intro, but it also calls to mind the famous "life is like a box of chocolates" intro from ''Film/ForrestGump''.
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** In the very first paragraph, Spitfire muses that "life is like a hurricane"; not only is this a direct quotation of the first line in the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' ''[[WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987 Ducktales]]'' cartoon intro, but it also calls to mind the famous "life is like a box of chocolates" intro from ''Film/ForrestGump''.
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* GentleGiant: He's minotaur-sized, may have some portion of that strength, and he's also the most naturally gregarious applicant anypony's ever seen.
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* GentleGiant: He's Launchpad is minotaur-sized, may have some portion of that strength, and he's also the most naturally gregarious applicant anypony's ever seen.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel diesel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
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Pegasi aren't the only intelligent species which can fly, and the Wonderbolts recognize that. There is no racial restriction placed on the open tryout sessions and over the centuries, the team has had a few unusual members. They have proven methods of working with griffons, self-levitating unicorns -- anything known to get in the air might find their place.
However, it's probably safe to say nopony was expecting a minotaur-sized duck.
However, it's probably safe to say nopony was expecting a minotaur-sized duck.
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However, it's probably safe to say nopony was expecting a minotaur-sized duck.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.thing]].
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
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* RealityEnsues:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].thing]].
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria.
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* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria. Ironically, a unicorn actually approached Twilight Sparkle about getting her patronage to explore the potential of a disel-fuel engine in the titular fic of the ''Fanfic/TriptychContinuum'', and Twilight shot them down because [[ItWillNeverCatchOn she couldn't see the point when steam-power was already a thing]].
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* GentleGiant: He's minotaur-sized, may have some portion of that strength, and he's also the most naturally gregarious applicant anypony's ever seen.
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* NewTechnologyIsEvil: One of the Wonderbolts judging the contest, High Winds, is quietly aghast when she sees Launchpad's Jenny in operation, noting that if he can scale this technology up to carry cargo, he could put pegasus couriers out of business, something she has particular feelings about since most of her family are in that business. She's openly relieved when Launchpad crashes, which the other Wonderbolts call her out on.
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* NewTechnologyIsEvil: One of the Wonderbolts judging the contest, High Winds, is quietly aghast when she sees Launchpad's Jenny in operation, noting that if he can scale this technology up to carry cargo, he could put pegasus couriers out of business, something she has particular feelings about since most of her family are in that business. She's openly very briefly relieved when Launchpad crashes, the plane goes down, which the other Wonderbolts call leaves Spitfire and Rainbow looking at her out on.in abject horror.
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** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn, but they're not inherently opposed to technology -- but Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
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** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn, but they're unicorn. They're not inherently opposed to technology -- but technology: Spitfire mentions a minotaur who tried out using a hang glider. However, Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
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** After Launchpad emerges from his crash, he proclaims himself "singed but triumphant", repeating himself a second time after tripping, and giving up on a third repetition after tripping again. This is a gag from ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck'', where Launchpad was a secondary protagonist.
* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth.
* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth.
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** After Launchpad emerges from his crash, he proclaims himself "singed but triumphant", triumphant," repeating himself a second time after tripping, and giving up on a third repetition after tripping again. This is a gag from ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck'', where Launchpad was a secondary protagonist.
* StealthPun: 'Jenny' happens to be the term for a female donkey.
* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria.
* StealthPun: 'Jenny' happens to be the term for a female donkey.
* SteamPunk: [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth. Launchpad directly says he's using the modification because gasoline isn't available in Equestria.
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* SteamPunk: Zigzagged [[ZigZaggingTrope ZigZagging]] with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth.
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Pegasi aren't the only intelligent species which can fly, and the Wonderbolts recognize that. There is no racial restriction placed on the open tryout sessions and over the centuries, the team has had a few unusual members. They have proven methods of working with griffons, self-levitating unicorns -- anything known to get in the air might find their place.
However, it's probably safe to say nopony was expecting a minotaur-sized duck.
A one-shot crossover between ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' and ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' written by ''Creator/{{Estee}}''. The story can be read [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/361539/captains-crash here]].
!!This story provides examples of:
* CaptainCrash: Launchpad, of course. Justified in that he's actually doing it ''deliberately'', and the Wonderbolts theorize he has some kind of innate magical talent that assists him in always walking away from the crash unscathed. By the fic's end, he's been hired as an instructor at the Academy to teach its students how to crash safely, so they don't get hurt.
* GoneHorriblyRight: Hiring a CaptainCrash to pass on his skills at crashing safely? Sure, he succeeds, so injuries go down. But he also causes his students to start forgetting their skills at landing ''without'' crashing, so incidences of crashes go ''up''. By 390%.
* LampshadeHanging: Launchpad comments on the frequency of the MeaningfulName within Equestria, and notes that if his own world followed the same kind of rule, he'd have been a ''lot'' more cautious about accepting an invitation to see a new invention by somebody called "Gearloose".
* MadScientist: Gyro Gearloose, as per his canon. Launchpad was stranded in Equestria by one of his inventions going wrong.
* MeaningfulName: The fact that ponies are prone to this, and Gyro Gearloose's own use of this, are both referred to in the fic itself.
* MotiveRant: When Spitfire chews Launchpad out on crashing deliberately, Launchpad goes onto one of these, explaining that half the people who attend airshows do so because they're hoping to see a crash -- so, he puts on a show, then crashes ''deliberately'', and he brings the audience coming back for more.
* NewTechnologyIsEvil: One of the Wonderbolts judging the contest, High Winds, is quietly aghast when she sees Launchpad's Jenny in operation, noting that if he can scale this technology up to carry cargo, he could put pegasus couriers out of business, something she has particular feelings about since most of her family are in that business. She's openly relieved when Launchpad crashes, which the other Wonderbolts call her out on.
* RealityEnsues:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn, but they're not inherently opposed to technology -- but Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
* ShoutOut:
** In the very first paragraph, Spitfire muses that "life is like a hurricane"; not only is this a direct quotation of the first line in the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' cartoon intro, but it also calls to mind the famous "life is like a box of chocolates" intro from ''Film/ForrestGump''.
** The title of the story stems from Rainbow Dash's hated childhood nickname.
** After Launchpad emerges from his crash, he proclaims himself "singed but triumphant", repeating himself a second time after tripping, and giving up on a third repetition after tripping again. This is a gag from ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck'', where Launchpad was a secondary protagonist.
* SteamPunk: Zigzagged with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth.
However, it's probably safe to say nopony was expecting a minotaur-sized duck.
A one-shot crossover between ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic'' and ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales1987'' written by ''Creator/{{Estee}}''. The story can be read [[https://www.fimfiction.net/story/361539/captains-crash here]].
!!This story provides examples of:
* CaptainCrash: Launchpad, of course. Justified in that he's actually doing it ''deliberately'', and the Wonderbolts theorize he has some kind of innate magical talent that assists him in always walking away from the crash unscathed. By the fic's end, he's been hired as an instructor at the Academy to teach its students how to crash safely, so they don't get hurt.
* GoneHorriblyRight: Hiring a CaptainCrash to pass on his skills at crashing safely? Sure, he succeeds, so injuries go down. But he also causes his students to start forgetting their skills at landing ''without'' crashing, so incidences of crashes go ''up''. By 390%.
* LampshadeHanging: Launchpad comments on the frequency of the MeaningfulName within Equestria, and notes that if his own world followed the same kind of rule, he'd have been a ''lot'' more cautious about accepting an invitation to see a new invention by somebody called "Gearloose".
* MadScientist: Gyro Gearloose, as per his canon. Launchpad was stranded in Equestria by one of his inventions going wrong.
* MeaningfulName: The fact that ponies are prone to this, and Gyro Gearloose's own use of this, are both referred to in the fic itself.
* MotiveRant: When Spitfire chews Launchpad out on crashing deliberately, Launchpad goes onto one of these, explaining that half the people who attend airshows do so because they're hoping to see a crash -- so, he puts on a show, then crashes ''deliberately'', and he brings the audience coming back for more.
* NewTechnologyIsEvil: One of the Wonderbolts judging the contest, High Winds, is quietly aghast when she sees Launchpad's Jenny in operation, noting that if he can scale this technology up to carry cargo, he could put pegasus couriers out of business, something she has particular feelings about since most of her family are in that business. She's openly relieved when Launchpad crashes, which the other Wonderbolts call her out on.
* RealityEnsues:
** The Wonderbolts try-outs have no species restriction on entry, because pegasi aren't the only potential flyers on Equus. In practice, the only non-pegasi who've ever gotten onto the team have been griffons and the rare self-levitation-capable unicorn, but they're not inherently opposed to technology -- but Equestrian tech hasn't produced anything like Launchpad's steam-powered Curtiss JN-4.
** After hearing Launchpad's explanation as to why he always crashes, Spitfire tells him that she can't take him as a Wonderbolts member, because whilst it's true that there are ghoulish individuals who do attend Wonderbolts shows in hopes of seeing nasty accidents, she loathes them and she's not going to feed their appetites. So, unless Launchpad trains himself out of the "crashing on purpose" mentality, she can't make a place for him on the team.
* ShoutOut:
** In the very first paragraph, Spitfire muses that "life is like a hurricane"; not only is this a direct quotation of the first line in the ''WesternAnimation/DuckTales'' cartoon intro, but it also calls to mind the famous "life is like a box of chocolates" intro from ''Film/ForrestGump''.
** The title of the story stems from Rainbow Dash's hated childhood nickname.
** After Launchpad emerges from his crash, he proclaims himself "singed but triumphant", repeating himself a second time after tripping, and giving up on a third repetition after tripping again. This is a gag from ''WesternAnimation/DarkwingDuck'', where Launchpad was a secondary protagonist.
* SteamPunk: Zigzagged with Launchpad's Curtiss JN-4, or "Jenny"; a steam-powered biplane. It flies -- and in fact, there ''were'' real-world experiments into steam-powered aircraft from the 1840s till the 1960s -- but it's noted that it's very inefficient in terms of its power-to-weight ratio, which is the reason why the technology never got anywhere on Earth.
