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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.

HomeGator Fly-In 2025

Imagine flying over the University of Florida campus from an open-cockpit aircraft that trained pilots in WWII. The flight will go over the Swamp. Can you imagine the view and pictures you will have?

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This could be you seeing the University campus from the sky! The flight includes flying over the Swamp!

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Complete your Hold Harmless form after your purchase.

Open the QR code and scroll down to make your payment for your ride in an open-cockpit ride over the University of Florida Campus and the Swamp!