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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.

HomeRide Programs Sun N Fun 2025

Experience the Thrill of Open Cockpit Flying...

The PT-19 was the primary trainer of thousands of flyers who earned their wings in this plane. Take a ride and feel the wind in your hair. The plane holds one passenger. The ride is approximately 20 minutes, and each ride is $225. Use the QR codes below to pick your day to fly.


Fly like the President in "Ike's Bird" the smallest aircraft ever called Air Force One. You can ride in the co-pilot's seat or the Presidential seat. The Presidential seats are $195; there are 2 seats, or you can sit up front in the co-pilot's seat for the view only pilots see for $285. Use the QR codes to pick your seat and day. Receive a $100 discount if you purchase all three seats, $585.

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PT-19 Ride: Use the QR code to purchase your ride for Sun n Fun. Once you purchase your PT-19 ride, email px@caftampabaywing to schedule your ride day and time.


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form to saving you time at the Ride Desk.


The Ride Desk is located at the Northwest corner of the Warbird Ramp.

Ike's Bird Ride: Use the QR code to purchase your Co-Pilot Seat for Sun n Fun. Once you purchase your Ike's Bird seat, email px@caftampabaywing to schedule your ride day and time.


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form to saving you time at the Ride Desk.


The Ride Desk is located at the Northwest corner of the Warbird Ramp.

Ike's Bird Ride: Use the QR code to purchase your Presidential seat for Sun n Fun. Once you purchase your Ike's Bird seat, email px@caftampabaywing to schedule your ride day and time.


You can use the QR code below to complete your Hold Harmless form, saving you time at the Ride Desk.


The Ride Desk is located at the Northwest corner of the Warbird Ramp.

PT-19 Hold Harmless

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Ike's Bird Co-Pilot Seat Hold Harmless

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Ike's Bird Rear Seat Hold Harmless