recreation
two
Lycoming O-360-A1P
180
hp.
1,275 lbs.
2,200 lbs.
50 U.S. gals.
925
lbs.
22' 7"
35'
6"
130 mph
145
mph
1,500 fpm
20,000 feet
800 miles
2/23/86
Among the primary training aircraft that aspiring pilots from Canada, England and the United States trained in during World War II, the Fairchild PT-19 was a favorite.
The PT-19 was one of the world's first monoplane training aircraft. Its ruggedness and ease of handling, both in the air and on
the ground, made it ideally suited for the job.
Flying the PT-19 starts with lifting the control lock from the stick. On an aircraft of its age, you
want to be sure that all controls are moving properly. Due to the fabric and
thin plywood covering of the aircraft, it is wise to ensure that all is intact.
To be sure of a smooth start of the engine, it is necessary to turn the propeller through six full revolutions to redistribute oil that has
pooled in its cylinders. The next step is to climb into the roomy aircraft cockpit. The bare metal floor under the front seat is a quick reminder that this
is a military aircraft with a single purpose.
The elevator trim is on a crank. The position must be verified visually. Generally it will need two up
clicks for a single pilot and one additional click for a guest on board.
To start the engine it is necessary to build up about 3 psi of fuel pressure. This is done by actuating the full pump lever several times. Once
the engine comes to life there will probably be a belch of blue smoke and all the odors that accompany a war bird of this vintage.
There is no problem with forward visibility in the PT-19. However, on the ground the aircraft is slow to respond to turning inputs and turns must be anticipated to be executed
properly. For tight turns a hard, quick push of a rudder pedal is necessary.
The engine should be run up with the brakes engaged to ensure it is developing full power. Now is the time to check that engine temperature is within the proper operating range.
Heading down the runway during takeoff produces gentle acceleration. However, once the tail leaves the runway, the
aircraft seems to speed up a bit. The PT-19 will gently lift off at around 70 mph and settle into a climb at about 10 more mph. There is a lot of aircraft
for its engine to pull around, so climbing is done at a leisurely rate.
Once leveled off at altitude, the excellent cockpit visibility from a front seat placed at the wing's leading edge becomes apparent. The
surprisingly quick response of the aircraft to minimal control pressures is very pleasant. In their prime, PT-19 aircraft could be used for aerobatics.
There is nothing dramatic about stalls. They are induced with a little back stick pressure and getting the flying speed down to around 60 MPH.
Applying throttle and dropping the nose to bring the aircraft speed above 80 mph will have the aircraft flying again. If a wing does drop, just a touch of rudder will quickly level it.
When its time to land, throttling back to around 80 mph will settle the PT-19 into a good approach. At idle the aircraft will
descend quite quickly. Being ready with some throttle before touching down will stop the descent and settle the aircraft onto the runway. The landing gear of
the PT-19 are designed to help absorb some of those not too perfect beginner landings.
During the landing roll out the tail wheel will quickly settle onto the runway. The best technique for bleeding off speed once it settles down is to pull the stick back.
Some 6,400 Fairchild PT-19 aircraft of all types were produced. Over eighty continue to fly to this date.
The PT-19 for sale from NitroPlanes.
Pictured above is the PT-19 for sale from NitroPlanes. Its wingspan is 63" and it is 49" long. Weight is around 5 1/2 lbs. Parts are included for engine or electric motor power.
The first picture below is of the PT-19 for sale from Seagull Models. It has a wingspan of 61 1/2" and
a length of 46". Engines can be from .46 to .52 two cycle. Weight is around 6 lbs.
Pictured next is the giant scale PT-19 for sale from Hangar 9. Its wingspan is 82" and length is 64". For power it needs engines from 1.08 to 1.20 2C or 1.20 to 1.50 4C.
The third picture is of the PT-19 for sale by Great Planes. It has a 41 1/2" wingspan with a 31 1/2" length. To power it you will need a Speed 400 size motor. Weight is around 25 oz.
The next picture is from the Wendell Hostetler plans
made into a kit of a PT-19 for sale by Kit Cutters. Its wingspan is 114" and length is 85". From 2.3
to 3.7 engines can power the approximately 25 lb. model airplane. Kit Cutters also sells the plans separately.
Picture last is the PT-19 for sale by E-flite. Its wingspan is 45" and length is 36". Construction is of balsawood and plywood. A Speed 450 type motor
is included. All up weight is around 28 oz.
PT-19 for sale by Seagull Models.
PT-19 for sale by Hangar 9.
PT-19 for sale by Great Planes.
PT-19 for sale from Wendell Hostetler Plans.
PT-19 for sale from E-flite.
Kit Cutters has a rc PT-19 for sale as a kit made from Jim Pepino Plans. Its wingspan is 72 1/2" and length is 55". Engines are from .40 to .60 2C.
Kit Cutters enlarged Jim Pepino Plans to make a PT-19 for sale with a wingspan of 87" and a length of 67". Engines can be from .90 to 1.20 two cycle.
There are three view drawings of the PT-19 for sale from Bob's Aircraft Documentation.
The AMA has MAN plans of the PT-19 for sale. Wingspan is 42" and no. is 25048.
You can also find Sterling Models plans of the PT-19 for sale by the AMA. Wingspan is 48" and plan no. is 24630.
Dynaflite has a PT-19 for sale as a kit. It builds to a 89" wingspan and is 69" long with a weight of around 11 1/2 lbs. You
will need from .90 to 1.09 2C engines to power it. The model appears to have been discontinued, but may be found for sale occasionally at RC forum sites and eBay.
Top Gun has a PT-19 for sale with a 38" wingspan, a 30" length and a weight of around 1 1/2 lbs. It can be powered with a Speed 370 type motor.
AMR, Aircraft Model Research, is working on producing a PT-19 for sale in kit form. Its wingspan is 108" and length is 84". It uses from 50 to 62 cc engines.
Hangar 9 has a profile C/L PT-19 for sale. It has a wingspan of 54" and is 28" long. Engines can be a .36 two cycle or .40 four cycle. Weight is around 2 1/2 lbs.
A Main Hobbies has parts for the PT-19 for sale.
At You Tube 9Dutchman9 posted a short video of a rc PT-19 landing.
Trinitron65 posted a video of the first flight of a giant scale PT-19 at You Tube.
At RC Universe jcervantes11 had questions about a PT-19 for sale that he recently acquired.
At RC Universe ejmorgan was seeking assistance in building his PT-19 for sale.
At RC Universe FlyerJeff sought information about powering his PT-19 for sale.
Gizz_mo of RC Universe was inquiring about plans of the PT-19 for sale.
At RC Universe rcpilotcd was asking for a source for three view drawings of the PT-19 for sale.
NATCR22 of RC Universe had a completed PT-19 for sale.
At RC Universe fatboy2 had a PT-19 for sale.
Grasshopper form WattFlyer RC inquired about powering a PT-19 for sale.
Kmot of WattFlyer RC posted a link to a site with a PT-19 for sale.
Pvtzemerak of WattFlyer RC posted about the PT-19 for sale.
At WattFlyer RC 1987tc was asking about the flight characteristics of a PT-19 for sale.
At WattFlyer RC sam94 requested information about aPT-19 for sale.
Michael Heer of RC Groups wrote a column describing the PT-19 for sale in detail.
RC Groups Mike Llewellyn wrote all about his PT-19 for sale.
P-51C or RC Groups started a thread about a PT-19 for sale.
At RC Groups F1Tom was seeking a ARF of kit of the PT-19 for sale.
At RC Groups shinichiro posted links to pictures and a description of his PT-19 for sale.
Fairchild PT-19
