American Aero Services visit

[florida.warbirds]

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]

Always enjoy these posts Their P-51C is going to be stunning when finished!

[FuryFB11]

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]

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

[Michel Lemieux]

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

If so....nice change of scheme!

[Pat Carry]

Thanks for the report!

[sandiego89]

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

[menards]

Is Aluminum Overcast joining the national tour?

[florida.warbirds]

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]

Is Aluminum Overcast joining the national tour?

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

[florida.warbirds]

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]

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

If so....nice change of scheme!

Yes, it is.

[MKD1966]

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]

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]

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