The North American T-28 Trainer was introduced back in the mid fifties as a trainer for the USAF. The first T-28 was designated as an "A" model and had an R-1400 engine rated out at 800 HP. The U.S. Navy was so taken with the T-28 as a trainer that they had North American make one for the Navy, and it was designated a "B" model. However the U.S. Navy installed a 1820-86A Wright engine rated out at 1425 H.P. This was followed by a "C" model that came equipped with a tailhook that was used for carrier qualifications. An extremely popular Warbird....

The Catalina began life as a flying boat back in September of 1936 and became the most popular flying boat ever manufactured. Designed and built by Consolidated Aircraft Company, the early models were true boats and had to be taken out of the water by a cradle onto which the PBY was floated on by a crew in swim trunks. In October of 1941 the aircraft was fitted with retractable landing gear, thus making it a true amphibious aircraft. WWII saw it used as a search & rescue, a bomber, a far ranging scout aircraft for all types of shipping. Seventy years later they are still being used...It may not be the fastest aircraft out there but I guarantee it will keep you in the air for more hours than you care to enter into your log book...

Made by Aerovodochody of Czeckoslovokia, the L-39 Albatross is rapidly becoming a replacement for the North American T-28. It has an air conditoned and pressurized cockpit, and is a two place jet trainer. Like most trainers it was meant to go aloft for an hourof air work, and then return to the field. Most third world countries purchased the L-39 as a ground support weapon. Ceiling is in the high 20,000 foot altitudes, and has speeds of up to 350 knots. Sleek looking, twin engined, and can be flown from grass, dirt, gravel, and paved runways. Slightly underpowered but a joy to fly. You will be seeing much more of this aircraft....You will notice at air shows that foreign training jets are slowly taking over....

The North American P-51 Mustang was originally driven by an Allison engine that was not turbocharged. When the British installed the Rolls Royce Merlin engine it became one of the premier fighters of WWII. Most seasoned P-51 drives will tell you that it is the easiest aircraft to fly and everything is just where it is supposed to be. The stories that abound about this aircraft are endless, and it made a major impact when it was introduced by the Air Force in WWII. It is still the premier fighter to be found at most air shows today, and the distinctive sound of the Merlin engine can be recognized by almost all aircraft buffs.. It has to be the dream of every pilot, that just once in his lifetime, he sits in the cockpit, at the controls, zooming throught the skies at over 400 knots. A slight pull on the stick.... push it to one side.... a nice smooth aileron roll...

..WE ALL HAVE OUR FAVORITE AIRCRAFT AND THESE PICTURED HERE ARE SOME OF MINE, THOUGH IF I HAD ENOUGH ROOM I WOULD DEFINITELY ADD A FEW MORE. SAY WHAT YOU WILL I WOULD HAVE A SUPER CUB OR A SUPER CRUISER HERE, AS FLYING ONE OF THESE ON A BRIGHT SUMMER DAY, ABOUT 500 AGL, WANDERING OVER THE COUNTRYSIDE IS STILL MY IDEA OF FUN..... AND WE WOULD BURN A LOT LESS FUEL!