Randy Haskin wrote:
marine air wrote:
It can be argued the CAF inventory is a little heavy on BE 18's , T-6's, and a few other types.
With the counter being that those kinds of trainers are more likely to attract sponsors (for not only their lower experience bar to enter, but also their lower sponsorship costs).
Just as importantly, they extremely valuable/fertile training grounds for raising the next generation of pilots who will go on to fly Texas Raiders and Gunfighter and their many peers that aren't at all neophyte-pilot friendly.
That makes them just the kind of aircraft that one would want in number and in numerous places around the country.
Right on, Randy.
The CAF would actually love more T-6's, PT's, L-Birds. On that note, if anyone knows of nice airworthy PT-19/23/26's for possible donation or purchase, please let me know...
With regard to the Beech 18/C-45/SNB/AT-11/etc., these are some of the CAF's highest revenue generating rides aircraft and make great support aircraft/"crew haulers" to bring volunteers to shows.
While the fighters and bombers get most of the glory, these smaller aircraft are the lifeblood of the organization, and the warbird movement as a whole.