Ford 1929 Tri-motor

[marcusorelius]

A few years back, some friends & I rode to Valle Az for the war-birds fly in air-show. I was able to fly on a 1929 ford tri-motor. In the pre-flight talk the guy said they go to home-depot to get parts!

 

[Intech]

very cool!

 

[frankenfeejeer]

They have a Ford Tri-Motor at the Evergreen Air Museum in McMinnville, OR. It is super cool. As well as the rest of the museum pieces including the Spruce Goose! I can 't imagine how neat it would be to ride in one!!

Thanks for sharing!!

-Brian

 

[LKLD]

A taildragger! Sorta like a FJR, except it gets more air. I love the old planes, as they make me feel nostalgic of a beautiful era, especially the music. I'm sure you enjoyed it!

 

[juniorfjr]

Way cool, thanks Mark

 

[PhilJet09]

Very cool!

They are restoring a Tri-motor just down the road from me in Port Clinton. Really cool new museum too.

https://www.libertyaviationmuseum.org/z_tri.html

 

[dcarver]

Pretty cool, M, and your editing is better too!

 

[Checkswrecks]

I got to fly right seat in one, which was incredible. You can leave the cockpit side window open and hang your elbow out. Checking the engine instruments means . . .

. . . Looking at the strut over the engine!

Good time!

 

[FJR Flyer]

In '98 I took a ride in one at Oshkosh. Great time. But I was amazed at how much noise and vibes produced so little forward velocity. Kinda like a Harley, without the pirate costume.

 

[frankenfeejeer]

I got to fly right seat in one, which was incredible. You can leave the cockpit side window open and hang your elbow out. Checking the engine instruments means . . .

. . . Looking at the strut over the engine!

Good time!

That is AWESOME!!