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Cox PT 19 History?
Mike Hodge:
I'm new to the board and to CL. Had a PT 19 when I was 8 years old in 1970. Flew it once, crashed it after half a lap. Never flew again... until now.
Saw the Hangar 9 PT 19 in the local hobby shop, which brought back memories of the old Cox PTs. One thing led to another. Got on Ebay, bought two PTs, one to fly, another to display.
Flew them late last week and got through consecutive flights --- takeoffs and landings --- without a crash -- redemption nearly 40 years later. It was a blast. Can't wait to fly again and get good enough to fly the H9 PT.
Question: Who at Cox designed the PT 19? What year did it come out? Any other assorted trivia would be helpful to know. Guess you could say the PTs have a special place in my heart.
I'd kill to have the blue wings/yellow body; or the red and white version.
Mike
Mack Davis:
I did the same thing. Flew the Cox PT-19 back in the late 60's. I went in a hobby shop several months ago and saw the Hanger 9 PT-19 and I have been flying it ever since. It has a different engine on it now and it is on it's 3rd gas tank. It has had a couple of repairs but it still flies great. One of my fellow fliers put it through the paces a couple of times and it is capable of doing nearly anything.
mack
Mike Hodge:
Mack: That's good to hear about the Hangar 9 PT. When I get up to speed, I plan on getting one.
Mike
Scott Hartford:
They are designed to get you up to speed easier. Try one, it is surely easier to fly than the Cox. H^^
Mack Davis:
--- Quote from: Scott Hartford on June 23, 2009, 09:39:48 PM ---They are designed to get you up to speed easier. Try one, it is surely easier to fly than the Cox. H^^
--- End quote ---
That is for sure. I could keep the Cox in the air until the tank ran out but it was a lot of work. The Hanger 9 flies so well it is a pleasure.
Mike: You will definitely enjoy the Hanger 9 PT-19 and I highly recommend it. It is also distinctive looking and everyone recognizes it.
Mack
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