North American T-28 Trojan

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: North American. Model: T-28B. Nickname: Trojan
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Airplane SE Piston
> FAA Category and Class: Airplane Single engine Land
> Engine Description: Single piston (radial)

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 11/4/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 84
> Number of Times Flown: 46
> Other Aircraft Models Associated: T-28A (smaller motor), T-28C (tailhook)

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 3
> Date First Flown: 12/1/1980
> Location First Flown: NAS Whiting Field, FL
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: Capt Leonard Blanton, USMC, Training Squadron Six (VT-6)

Recollections: You can read about the T-28–and it’s impact on my life and flying career–in the “About me” section of this website. 

Suffice it to say, the T-28 is always on my short list of favorite aircraft. 

In 2023, my relationship with the Mighty Trojan was renewed, after a 42 year gap, when I had the opportunity to fly one as part of a formation clinic at which I was teaching.  Thanks to Charlie Goldbach of Spokane, WA, I was 22 years old again.  The Trojan handled just as beautifully as I’d always remembered.  Now I WANT ONE.  🙂