The PT-22 is flown solo from the back seat, to keep the c.g. in a sensible position. The swept wing compensated for the change from an inline to a radial engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

Although the flying controls are light and effective, the rudder needs constant attention and response is distinctly slower at the lower end of the speed range.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

Bob Grimstead photographed Malcolm Faier's Ryan PT-22

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

A dramatic top view, showing the Kinner engine well forward on the long nose.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

The strut and wire bracing of the wing is unusual. While the fuselage is an all-metal monocoque, the flying surfaces are fabric-covered wood and metal structures.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

The blue and yellow scheme was applied to PT-22s used to train VIPs at Randolph Field, Texas.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

A wartime study of a US Army Air Force PT-22, showing the more common natural-metal fuselage. The number 277 is just discernible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

US Army PT-22 279 takes off. The stalky unfaired undercarriage mars the aircraft’s lines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934