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The Tampa Bay Wing is proud to have developed partnerships with Trig Avionics, Lakeland Linder Airport, Sun-N-Fun Aerospace Expo, SheltAir Aviation, and Double M Aviation. Our partners' support helped the Tampa Bay Wing receive its first airplane, a Fairchild PT-19, which we flew from Dallas to Lakeland in May, 2024 and placed in our hangar at Sun-N-Fun.

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PT-19 Status: UP

The Tampa Bay Fairchild PT-19 is being flown by Sebastian DaSo with Larry DaSo in the rear cockpit south of Lakeland Linder Airport. Sebastian Flew the PT-19 from Fresno, California, to Dallas. He returned two weeks later and, with the help of Ken Hewes, flew the PT-19 from Dallas to Lakeland. Sebastian flew our PT-19 from coast to coast, a true cross-country trip. Thank you, Sebastian, for your commitment to the Tampa Bay Wing.

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Gator Fly-in and Armed Services Appreciation Day
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Date and Time

Friday, March 21, 2025, 8:00 AM until Saturday, March 22, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)

Location

Gainsville Regional Airport. University Air Center,
4701 NE 40th Terrace, Gainesville, Fla
Gainsville, FL  32609
USA

Event Contact(s)

Kenneth R Hewes
813-431-5290 (p)
813-431-5290 (c)

Category

Air Show

Registration Info

Registration is not Required

About this event

CAF-Tampa Bay Wing will operate its PT-19 ride program. The PT-19 is an open-cockpit WWII Primary Trainer. The ride will last approximately 20–25 minutes and cover the Swamp, Paines Parrie, and Newmans Lake.