1942 Ryan PT-22

The 1942 Ryan PT-22 is a true piece of aviation history – not a replica, but an original aircraft that has undergone a thorough restoration and is now flying once again. At first glance, it catches the eye with its open cockpit and distinctive cigar-shaped fuselage, characteristic of Ryan aircraft of the era. Ryan aircraft were also favored by the legendary Charles Lindbergh, who became the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic in a Ryan aircraft. The real experience, however, begins when its five-cylinder Kinner engine comes to life. Its distinctive sound is an unmistakable part of these aircraft and can be recognized from the very first pass. The Ryan PT-22 is therefore not only a beautiful historic aircraft, but above all an authentic example of the type of aircraft on which American military pilots trained more than eighty years ago.