Ryan PT-22

Aircraft Information
> Aircraft Make: Ryan Aeronautical Company Model: PT-22 (ST3KR?) Nickname: Recruit
> Aircraft Mil Civ Description: Airplane SE Piston
> FAA Category and Class: Airplane SE Land
> Engine Description: Single piston

Aircraft Experience
> As of: 11/5/2024
> Number of Hours Flown: 1
> Number of Times Flown: 1
> Other Aircraft Models Associated:

First Flown Information
> Sequence First Flown: 81
> Date First Flown: 9/30/1995
> Location First Flown: Santa Monica, CA Airport (KSMO)
> Who and/or What Organization First Flown With: Unknown

Recollections: I flew this airplane from Santa Monica airport the same day as flying the DC-3 with “Jan”.  I did not record who I flew the PT-22 with.  

It would be 28 years later before I flew a similar design, the PT-23, as part of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF).