Stearman World Flight
Robert G. Ragozzino
Professional pilot for 34 years
Ratings, Private, commercial, multi-engine, instrument, glider.
Jet Type Ratings: Falcon 20, I.A. Jet
Robert Ragozzino was born in 1958 in San Diego, California. Robert's father, a professional pilot, introduced him to aviation at the age of 5. His older brother is an airline captain, aircraft mechanic, and authorized aircraft inspector. Robert has owned flight school and worked as a corporate pilot for 32 years. He has flown over 35 different aircraft, ranging from gliders to biplanes to private business jets.
In 1994, Robert founded the Strearman World Flight Team.
This team produced a magnificent, highly modified, Super 450 Stearman biplane.
In 2000, Robert flew the Super Stearman around the world.
This flight set the record for the only solo, open cockpit flight ever around the world.
Aircraft Robert has qualified in:
Falcon 20 buiness jet
Westwind I & II private jet
Lear 20/30 series private jet
Beechcraft:
Kingair 200, 58 & 55 Baron
Bonanza A-36, V-35
Fairchild:
Merlin 3B
Merlin 2B
Metroliner
Cessna:
421, 414, 411, 210
206, 172, 150, 140
Champion:
Citabria, 7AC Champ
Piper:
Super Cub, J3 Cub
Cherokee 6 & 140
Arrow
Luscombe 8E
Taylorcraft
Boeing Stearman:
220 & 450hp
Navy N3N
Sailplanes / Gliders:
Lark
Blanik
Schwitzer:
1-26, 2-22, 2-33, 2-32