P-Wing
The P-Wing is an item found in Super Mario Bros. 3 that allows Mario or Luigi to fly in the air with their Raccoon forms for an unlimited amount of time. However, if the brothers are hit while flying, or receive a non-flying-based power-up within a level, they will lose the power of the P-Wing. Additionally, the effects of the P-Wing only last for one level (even toad houses). After that, the brothers are left with the basic Super Leaf abilities.
When the P-Wing is activated from the Map Screen, the letter "P" appears on Raccoon Mario's body, but upon entering a stage, Mario retains the standard appearance of Raccoon Mario-- without the "P".
The P-Wing can be combined with the Tanooki Suit. However, In order to do this, one must use a P-Wing upon entering a level that has a Tanooki Suit hidden within it (4-5, 5-5, 6-3 or 7-F.)
The first P-Wing received in the game is located in Toad's secret shop, unlockable only by gathering most or all of coins in level 1-4 (at least 44 coins are required).
The only appearance of P-Wings in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 was in the episode "Up, Up, and a Koopa", where, instead of being used by Mario or Luigi, they are used by Toad and Princess Toadstool.
The P-Wing makes a cameo appearance in Mario Kart: Double Dash!!. It appears on the side of some trucks in Mushroom Bridge and Mushroom City. Additionally, the license plate of the truck that has the P-Wing on it is "SMB3", a common abbreviation of Super Mario Bros. 3.
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