farsouth (#4172),
Did my first 60 hours on the Stearman (Us PT-17) as my Primary Trainer in the U.S.A.A.C in 1941 (under the "Arnold" Scheme for RAF LACs). It had full dual controls in both cockpits. Only difference was in the panel - they'd taken our ASIs out of the rear (student) cockpits, so we could learn to fly "by the seat of our pants". As none of us had flown before, we felt no pain (what you've never had, you never miss), so we thought all aircraft were flown like that.
Don't know what T.C-T. means: you would have to ask her, I'm afraid.
The (Boeing) Stearman was simple, very strong, and easy to fly. Like its contemporary, the Tiger Moth, it will go on flying for ever. Did you read the "Times" blurb about a rough, tough, "he-man's" aircraft ? - All baloney !
Danny.