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June 2005, The PT-19 is coming along well.
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The body section is well on its way to completion.
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The wings are slowly but surely and carefully being restored by our master craftsmen.
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You can't rush a work of art, and these wings are definitely in that category!.
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Left Side view of PT-19 airframe.
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The old PT-19 engine is on the right side. The new replacement engine is on the left.
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The original Fairchild plate authenticating this particular PT-19.
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Working on the PT-19 bare frame. Notice the original damaged wooden wing sections being inspected in the background.
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Side view of cockpit. Notice the control rod detail.
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Front view or PT-19. Notice that the wing structures are made entirely of wood.
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PT-19 Rear frame.
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Computer simulation of a PT-19 in flight.
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Rear Instrument Panel Detail.
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Instrument panel side with tubing and wiring detail.
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Front cockpit view with skins on.
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Front and rear cockpit view on bare frame.
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The rest of these photos chronicle the progress we have made in this restoration project.
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The PT19 wings crate in the CAF Tulsa hangar
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Now to unpack the treasure.
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Ron Norman posing with the pride and joy.
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Check out the worksmanship on these wings.
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All of the wood grain going the same way. Beautiful.
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Exquisite worksmanship.
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