(photo credit: Thomas Leaver)
The plane was been a regular on the European air show circuit starting in 1968, winning many awards before moving to the United States where its continued to receive much attention, winning the “Best Silver Age-1928-1932 Antique” trophy at Sun ‘n Fun 2004. The plane is covered with Irish linen with an excess of 3,000 hand-sewn stitches in the main wing alone and is finished with period-correct hand-brushed nitrate applied as per the original Aéroplanes Morane-Saulnier specification. The recent restoration work included an overhaul of the plane’s Salmson 9Ab Radial engine which now has just 12 hours of runtime since its teardown.
This airworthy trainer is presently located in Polk City, Florida with an asking price of $180,000.00 and comes with a collection of spare parts to ensure that the plane will be flying for years to come. Details HERE.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
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