American Aero Services visit

florida.warbirds · **Joined:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:25 am **Posts:** 158

Stopped by American Aero on Friday to watch the kickoff of the Florida tour for the Collings Foundation. A lot of activity at their place.

https://floridawarbirds.com/2020/01/19/ ... -jan-2020/

Thomas_Mac · **Posted:** Mon Jan 20, 2020 12:09 pm

Always enjoy these posts :drink3:

Their P-51C is going to be stunning when finished!

FuryFB11 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:33 am **Posts:** 90

I recently saw on social media that there are rumors (again) of the '51C coming to the UK once its overhaul is complete. Any truth to these ?

MKD1966 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 20, 2020 3:05 pm

Is American Aero Services doing a open house like they've done in years past or was this it ? Thanks, Mike

Michel Lemieux · **Posted:** Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:07 pm

Is that the P-51 C that Jim used to fly and post about?

If so....nice change of scheme!

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2020 8:30 am

Thanks for the report! :drink3:

sandiego89 · **Joined:** Mon May 21, 2012 12:28 pm **Posts:** 1199

Is that more glass area than a normal C for a second seat?

menards · **Joined:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:46 pm **Posts:** 543

Is Aluminum Overcast joining the national tour?

florida.warbirds · **Joined:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:25 am **Posts:** 158

FuryFB11 wrote:

I recently saw on social media that there are rumors (again) of the '51C coming to the UK once its overhaul is complete. Any truth to these ?

I dont know about this, you may need to ask the Collings Foundation.

florida.warbirds · **Joined:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:25 am **Posts:** 158

menards wrote:

Is Aluminum Overcast joining the national tour?

I dont think it will join the tour as it has its own.

florida.warbirds · **Joined:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:25 am **Posts:** 158

MKD1966 wrote:

Is American Aero Services doing a open house like they've done in years past or was this it ? Thanks, Mike

They had one on 4 January, dont know if there will be one in February.

The staff is very open to having people stop by during the week.

florida.warbirds · **Joined:** Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:25 am **Posts:** 158

Michel Lemieux wrote:

Is that the P-51 C that Jim used to fly and post about?

If so....nice change of scheme!

Yes, it is.

MKD1966 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 21, 2020 2:45 pm

florida.warbirds wrote:

MKD1966 wrote:

Is American Aero Services doing a open house like they've done in years past or was this it ? Thanks, Mike

They had one on 4 January, dont know if there will be one in February.

The staff is very open to having people stop by during the week.

Thank you Sir...

David Legg · **Joined:** Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:07 pm **Posts:** 338

I'd be interested in an update on the various Catalinas/Cansos that are with American Aero'. I've asked the company itself but no response - to be fair they are probably too busy to answer this sort of question.

I believe the situation is a s follows (designations as per original operator) but if any member can confirm/update I'd be grateful ...

N287 - PBY-5A Cavanaugh Air LLC (possibly wings only as hull now at Sherman, TX although it was at New Smyrna Beach until recently)
N423RS - PBY-5A Tunison Foundation Inc
N459CF - PBY-5A Collings Foundation
N7057C - PBY-6A American Airpower Museum (wings only)
N983CF - Canso A Collings Foundation (dismantled)

steve dickey · **Posted:** Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:44 am

Is that Ashley Ezell in front of the P-40?

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