The Vultee BT-13 Valiant is an American World War II -era basic (a category between primary and advanced) trainer aircraft built by Vultee Aircraft for the United States Army Air Corps, and later US Army Air Forces.

Pilot Dave gives a cockpit tour of our BT-13. Join us in learning about the secondary engine controls and what it takes to fly!#WASPWednesday

The Vultee BT-13, along with the PT-17 and the PT-19 were the three most widely used trainers employed by the United States military during World War II.

BT-13A Basic Trainer Student's Manual: Originally created by the U.S. Army Air Force Training Command, this Basic Training Student Manual features the BT-13A throughout, and describes all aspects of flight training circa 1944. It puts you right in the cockpit of one of history’s great planes.

As with most military trainers, the BT-13 was built to take the beating it was going to get from ham-handed students. The complete cockpit section, engine to tail cone, is a tubing trusswork that's almost guaranteed to protect the pilots hiding inside.

Aug 26, 2017 · The BT-13 Valiant was a stellar trainer aircraft used for basic flight training and for blind instrument training throughout World War 2. The rear cockpit was equipped with a curtain that could be moved forward to cover the student pilot's vision, forcing him to fly by the aircraft by the five basic instruments: altimeter, air-speed indicator ...

The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was a low-wing monoplane with a conventional tailwheel landing gear configuration. It featured an enclosed cockpit for the instructor and student pilot in a tandem seating arrangement.

Jul 27, 2020 · Pilot Dave gives a cockpit tour of our BT-13. Join us in learning about the instrumental panel and what it takes to fly! #WASPWednesday

Other features included an enclosed cockpit for the crew of two, integral fuel tanks in the wings, and a hydraulic system for the operation of the flaps and retractable main landing gear.

The Vultee BT-13 Valiant was an American World War II-era basic trainer aircraft built by Vultee Aircraft for the United States Army Air Corps, and later US Army Air Forces.