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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
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Have you had a family member that served during WWII? Now is your chance to connect with them by riding in our PT-19, Precious. If you pre-purchase your ride before Sun n Fun, we will include a PT-19 shirt! Use the QR code below for the day you wish to ride.

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Save time and fill out the Hold Harmless after you make your purchase.

Sun n Fun Tuesday 4/1/2025

Sun n Fun Wednesday 4/2/2025

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Sun n Fun Thursday 4/3/2025

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Sun n Fun Friday 4/4/2025

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Sun Fun Saturday 4/5/2025

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Sun n Fun Sunday 4/6/2025

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Take flight in our vintage open-cockpit Fairchild PT-19, Precious. Feel the breeze as you slip the bonds of gravity. Our PT-19 was used by the United States Army Air Force during WWII. This aircraft taught the women pilots of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, WASP, at Avenger Field, Texas.

 

Come experience flying from days gone by!


Come Fly with us!



Our typical 30 minutes from takeoff to landing. Each flight starts with a briefing, the aircraft is loaded, and pictures are taken after the flight. If the ride is during an airshow, pictures might not be available.


Longer flights are available.


Passengers must weigh 225 pounds or less and be able to climb in and out of the aircraft independently.


Contact our PX at: px@caftampabaywing.org to schedule your ride!


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Monthly, we conduct one free ride each for our active Military and Veterans and for our First Responders. You have given so much to all of us and we want to give back. Please contact our PX at: px@caftampabaywing.org for more details.

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