Convair T-29 Flying ClassroomConvair T 29 trainer airplane model. Following WWII, the USAF required an effective aircrew training aircraft. Convair converted its airliner into a non pressurized trainer aircraft featuring fourteen fully equipped navigation stations for students instructors, and one radio operator station. The T 29A made its initial flight on September 22, 1949. Each navigation student had access to a map table, loran scope, altimeter and radio compass panel. In