Apr
14
Apr
25
Glenville, NY
New York Wing Wappingers Falls, NY
Address:
Hudson Valley Regional Airport
32 Griffith Way
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Contact number:
(914) 602-4846
Website:
https://www.newyorkcaf.org/
PT-26 1943 Fairchild PT-26 More 1943 Fairchild PT-26 Info
Our Fairchild PT-26 is a 1943 WWII veteran. The PT-26 is also known as the M62A and the British Cornell. The open cockpit version of this plane is called a PT-19. This primary trainer was the first plane our WWII pilots flew before moving on to Basic trainers, Advanced Trainers and single seat fighters or bombers. The PT-26 is primarily wood construction with wood veneer and fabric covering. The PT-26 was primarily used by the Canadians since it has an enclosed cockpit. The inverted 6 cylinder Ranger 440 engine has 200HP and a sleek looking profile. This plane was also built with a radial engine and called a PT-23. The PT-26 has a top speed of 187MPH and burns an average of 12 gallons... ...The New York Wing is the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) regional representative for the New York metropolitan area. The CAF is the world's largest flying museum. It operates in a unique, decentralized structure that allows Units to pursue warbird rides, pilot sponsorship, airshow appearances, and other specialized ways of supporting their historic aircraft. This means that while you can't always come to visit us at our home base, we keep our airplane flying around the region to bring it to you! We are all volunteers and welcome those who want to join us and get involved!
FLY THE PT-26 More Info
**April 14-25, 2025** The New York Wing Commemorative Air Force (NYCAF) will be providing warbird experience rides out of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Scotia, NY from April 14th to April 25th. The aircraft will be on display in the main hangar with flight experiences being conducted all day April 16th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd (weather and aircraft permitting). Rides are $300 for 20 minutes or $400 for 30 minutes. To book a ride in advance, visit our website at newyorkcaf.org or call (914) 602-4846. On the April fly-in breakfast date (4/19), a presentation will be held discussing the PT-26, Commemorative Air Force, and the New York roots Fairchild Aircraft has. Following the... ...
May
02
May
04
Poughkeepsie, NY
Paula's Runway Cafe More Info
May 2-4, 2024 The New York Wing is excited to be able to share our PT-26 with the general public through warbird rides, available both at our home base in Poughkeepsie and throughout the Northeastern United States. The classic experience of a ride in a World War II veteran airplane is something that you will never forget.
Our rides are low-intensity and do not involve dynamic maneuvering or aerobatics; the canopy also gives passengers the option of choosing to feel the breeze or not. Passengers must be at least 12 years old, with a maximum weight of 300 pounds; rides are paid in-person via cash or credit/debit card.
