Attention Aviation Buffs: Ford Tri-Motor

05-19-2003, 12:49 PM

If you are in the Detroit Metro area in early June, you HAVE to do this!

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Did you know that in the late 1920's, Ford was actually the world's largest manufacturer of airplanes? Here's a chance to celebrate the aviation legacy created by Henry and Edsel Ford...

To coincide with our centennial celebration, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) of Oshkosh, WI is bringing their immaculately restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor to Michigan. Rides on the plane will be offered at an advanced booking rate of $40 per person. Flights will operate out of Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac on June 6th - 11th, and June 16th - 19th.

For further information, including how to purchase tickets, go to: http://www.airventuremuseum.org/fordtrimotor/

richie154 · 05-19-2003, 01:33 PM

i thought there were no Ford tri-motors left...or was that the Fokker?

tech77jp · 05-19-2003, 11:34 PM

I do think this aircraft was designed before I was born.

I smell lots of A.net photographers jumping on this one... nothing like a highly publicized event of a classic aircraft to excite them.

06-12-2003, 09:21 AM

a few pictures of the event.

http://www.jetcollector.com/forum/sh...&threadid=3650

Travis Campbell · 06-12-2003, 10:58 AM

I actually saw this plane yesterday at Pontiac Oakland County International while I was flying. It is a amazing to see such a huge aircraft fly so slow...

06-12-2003, 01:04 PM

Hey Travis .. yea it was pretty wild .. I flew on it out of Oakland .. then on Monday they had 3 Tri-Motors with two other plans that did a flyby in Dearborn and then landed at Ford Airfield (now the proving grounds)

Jeremy · 06-12-2003, 04:13 PM

I actually have flown on a Scenic Tri Motor at LAS a few years ago.
It was a fun ride and I am glad I had the opportunity.
This is a must ride before it is too late.

Bill G · 06-12-2003, 05:50 PM

Flew on one of these years and years ago in Springfield, MO SGF at an airshow. My ears are still ringing!

Bill G

05-19-2003, 01:33 PM	#2
richie154 Retired Hookah Master Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley of Heart's Delight Age: 24 Posts: 3,718	i thought there were no Ford tri-motors left...or was that the Fokker? __________________ The Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness is like a villian with a smiling cheek, a goodly apple rotten at the heart. Oh, what a goodly outside falsehood hath! Private Pilot: 10/20/2005 Private Multi Engine: 05/09/2008 The more things change, the more Mesa still sucks.

05-19-2003, 11:34 PM	#3
tech77jp Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 435	I do think this aircraft was designed before I was born. I smell lots of A.net photographers jumping on this one... nothing like a highly publicized event of a classic aircraft to excite them. __________________ "Everything good in life is either illegal, immoral, or fattening." - Murphy http://www.soaringcapture.tk/

06-12-2003, 04:13 PM	#7
Jeremy Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: BAA Indianapolis Posts: 583	I actually have flown on a Scenic Tri Motor at LAS a few years ago. It was a fun ride and I am glad I had the opportunity. This is a must ride before it is too late. __________________ One Nation under God There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth

06-12-2003, 05:50 PM	#8
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,217	Fprd Tri-Motor Flew on one of these years and years ago in Springfield, MO SGF at an airshow. My ears are still ringing! Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

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06-12-2003, 09:21 AM	#4
Presidential Guest Posts: n/a	a few pictures of the event. http://www.jetcollector.com/forum/sh...&threadid=3650

06-12-2003, 10:58 AM	#5
Travis Campbell Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Detroit, Michigan (Roughly) Age: 27 Posts: 1,067	I actually saw this plane yesterday at Pontiac Oakland County International while I was flying. It is a amazing to see such a huge aircraft fly so slow...

06-12-2003, 01:04 PM	#6
Presidential Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Travis .. yea it was pretty wild .. I flew on it out of Oakland .. then on Monday they had 3 Tri-Motors with two other plans that did a flyby in Dearborn and then landed at Ford Airfield (now the proving grounds)