Aircraft my Father Flew
From Planes to Jets and Rotary Wings
1946-1951
In 1948 my father completed night flying and flight instructor training. He obtained his Commercial Pilot Rating on June 22, 1948, Single Engine Sea Rating on July 1, 1948 and Flight Instructors Rating on October 6, 1948. What a busy year! Following are pictures of the additional types of planes he flew in 1948.
Piper PA-12 (1946 Super Cruiser) Piper PA-12 (1947)
Fairchild PT-19
Piper PA-15
Luscombe Silvaire 65-C
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Piper Cruiser PA-14 C-115
Funk B85-C