PT-19 High Sky Wing
Description:
The Fairchild PT-19 (with 12 variants) is a two seat trainer that was used by the USAAC/USAAF and fifteen other countries. This fixed landing gear tail-dragger, with an open cockpit, uses an inline engine which makes for a narrow front, allowing for good visibility. Nick-named “The Cradle of Heroes” for its significant role in preparing fledgling pilots for combat, the number of surviving, airworthy, PT-19?s is estimated to be less than 100.
Base:
KMAF, Midland, TX
Website:
| PT-19 Specs | |
|---|---|
| Role | Trainer |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild |
| Introduced | 1940 |
| Power | 1 × Ranger L-440-3 6-cyl. inverted air-cooled in-line piston engine, 200 hp |
| Length | 28 ft 0 in |
| Height | 10 ft 6 in |
| Wingspan | 36 ft 0 in |
| Range | 348 nmi |
The Fairchild PT-19 (with 12 variants) is a two seat trainer that was used by the USAAC/USAAF and fifteen other countries. This fixed landing gear tail-dragger, with an open cockpit, uses an inline engine which makes for a narrow front, allowing for good visibility. Nick-named “The Cradle of Heroes” for its significant role in preparing fledgling pilots for combat, the number of surviving, airworthy, PT-19?s is estimated to be less than 100.
