Warbird Adventures today announced that they will be hosting the PBY Catalina “Flying Turtle” (N222FT) at their new location in South Carolina. Starting on October 3, 2022, the PBY operated by Historic Air Tours will be offering rides and training. If you’d like to get your Second In Command rating (SIC) in the Catalina, here’s an awesome opportunity!
This historic flying boat type was credited with some of the most critical actions of World War II that changed history including finding the Bismarck, sinking U-Boats, discovering the Japanese attacking fleet approaching Midway, and saving countless lives of downed airmen and adrift seamen.
This PBY was constructed in 1944 as a PBV-1A by Canadian Vickers and taken on strength with the Royal Canadian Air Force (s/n 11074). The airplane remained in service with the RCAF until 1961 before it started a civilian career with Ontario Central Airlines. In its civilian life, it has been fully restored to its original glory and fitted with a luxurious interior to turn it into the most capable and comfortable global exploration vessel.
The airplane will be attending a few local events and then head on to Florida for the winter after the Warbirds Over Monroe Air Show in the middle of November. This PBY is also available for private group flights, special events, and picnics on the lake, for information visit www.historicairtours.com
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.
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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