Flying on a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor

[@Nickel8237]

This brings back a childhood memory. My dad and I took a ride on one. It was the loudest airplane I've ever been in. And the seats, they were nothing like the seats in that EAA craft. I remember them as canvas. That was about 50 years ago.

[@SirDrifto]

That’s incredible

[@eddienash5426]

I booked a ride in a modified Tri-motor(Upgraded engines) my daughter got to fly in the co-pilot seat. This was in Kansas City, Mo at the old Municipal Airport. N750RN I believe was the tail number. Approximately 30 years ago.

[@MENSA.lady2]

Same aircraft was at Oshkosh 2022 and was flying 4 trips per hour all day, every day, for the entire show. Never missed a slot. Amazing reliability.

[@jamesowen9678]

Back in the 50’s I flew in one from Port Clinton, To Put in Bay Ohio what on experience, one of the passengers had an outboard motor on the floor in the aisle. Never forgot that trip!

[@kcbroncohater]

I just flew on this today. It was great. They had big balls back in 1930's to fly over the ocean back then. I would have taken a boat.

[@SirDrifto]

What did you think of the flight?

[@kcbroncohater]

@@SirDrifto It's wasn't as loud as I thought it was going to be, but it was very loud if you wanted to talk. We flew out over my house so I got some good pics. The pilot's landing was so soft. A small puff of smoke was all if could see off the tires. I felt very safe riding in it. The motors look clean and sounded great on start up.

[@michaelrutledge7048]

My Dad (yes, my Dad) flew these back in the late 20s/early 30s out in the western states. He was an early air mail and very early airline pilot… license #263. Born in 1896, he left home in SC and headed for California to join the army and learn to fly. He ended up a flight instructor at the Presidio in S.F. under (then) Captain 'Hap" Arnold. Discharged in 1919, he rambled around until he started flying air mail up/down the west coast in the mid 1920s. He died in 1957, after a spectacular 41 year career in aviation. I was fortunate enough to fly on the 'City of Wichita' when it visited Venice (FL) a few years ago. A beautiful 20 minute flight aboard what seemed a big graceful bird soaring at 1100', doing about 80-90 mph. An unforgettable experience!!

[@themaverickproject4577]

I got to fly in this one twice. The second time upfront with the pilot. It was in Casper Wyoming a few years ago. The pilot was an amazing guy. He greased both landings.

[@SirDrifto]

that is very cool!

[@pascalnelson9034]

My father (born 1903 - died 1973) told me as a young one that he had only flown once in his life. In 1930 in a Ford Tri-Motor. I would love to follow in his footsteps before the FTM (and me) are gone.

[@jeebusk]

after the Apocalypse it will be the only thing still flying 😅

[@freemarketjoe9869]

Wow! I have always loved this plane. I flew in a b-17 once, and would love to be in one of these great aircraft. Wonderful people still care to keep them flying. What a nice guy that pilot was!

[@SirDrifto]

The pilot was awesome

[@be4902]

Great story on the Ford Tri- Motor. Brings back memories when I was 18, year 1969, got to fly one at Santee, S.C at the "Wings and Wheels" museum. I had a J-3 Cub and flew there from Orangeburg, S.C. My friend was a pilot who flew the airplane (N9612) to haul passengers for rides. I got to sit in the co-pilot's seat,and go up for ride. The passengers sat in seats that looked like wooden baskets. It was like flying a bus, lot of leg work for rudders and slow ailerons, sensitive on the elevator. Fun to fly though.

[@SirDrifto]

That's so cool!

[@roborobotics3107]

Love how you recorded other people instead of the plane taking off. Really nice video young lady😂

[@justinheminger2316]

Just flew on one today from Auburn, indiana. Great experience!!!

[@SirDrifto]

@@justinheminger2316 that's too cool

[@andreaandyoaklee]

I flew on this plane each of the 4 days it was here in North Platte, NE before it came there. Bill Thacker is an amazing and the plane ...well beyond amazing ! I almost drove to Colorado (where I'm originally from) to fly again.

[@SirDrifto]

It’s such a cool plane to fly in, isn’t it? So much history

[@andreaandyoaklee]

It really is ! The plane has a regal aura to her, a truly grand lady! Also to think about the innovation in her build. It's just awesome. I did 2 flights in passenger cabin and 3 in co-pilot seat (which was really awesome)! Truly an experience I will never forget and worth every dollar spent! Thank you so much for this great video!

[@tomcallender7421]

Very good video, well done!

[@acruxkepler1211]

At 7:04 you see Charlton Heston, enjoying his plane ride.

[@johnmagill7714]

OMG , I would so love to go for a flight on this aircraft.

[@eddienash5426]

I booked a ride in a modified Tri-motor(Upgraded engines) my daughter got to fly in the co-pilot seat. This was in Kansas City, Mo at the old Municipal Airport. N750RN I believe was the tail number. Approximately 30 years ago.

[@Seteclata]

Very very good, it must be very exciting to fly in one of these...

[@skinnerhound2660]

My Grandfather flew for United. Pacific Air Transport had a fleet of six that they purchased new. My Grandfather was killed on take off in inclement weather 1-24-33. NC431-H Dawson. He also flew mail in Model 40's CAM Route 8.

[@SirDrifto]

Very cool

[@jeebusk]

wow that's beautiful

[@somebodythatiusedtoknoooooooow]

There are gauges on the engine body outside amazing!!! 6:15

[@eluisruano1052]

Lovely !

[@Wildlifesupernannyfan]

The tri motor is still flying at nealy 100 years old!!! A true flying antique!! Will it be possible for the boeing 747 to last?

[@SirDrifto]

Old Boeing yes, newer doubtful

[@habeebmohamed4718]

I owned 2 of these once.

[@jamesonpace726]

Wow - a flying Model A! Terrifying & awesome at once....

[@jameanan3944]

awesome

[@bobwoodward7672]

My wife and I flew the tri-motor at Put-in-Bay

[@michaeledelmann1347]

"Netter Versuch, Lao Che!"😉😅

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

Executive pilot for TAT Airlines was none other than Charles Lindbergh. Amelia Earhart also had a role. I think I have that right.

[@michaelgill7248]

A very experienced TW pilot once told me the Trimotor was the hardest airplane he had ever flown?

[@SirDrifto]

i've hears she is a tricky one at times, and this guy seemed to really fly this plane well.

[@argoyco]

I would love to fly in the famous F30! Where I can reserve a seat? Thanks.

[@larrymangold1048]

I have the opportunity to be ground crew for this girl Saturday and fly from KCPK to the MAM and back. Should be fun.

[@SirDrifto]

That is too cool You'll have a blast

[@larrymangold1048]

@@SirDrifto It was a blast. I even got about 10 mins of wheel (stick) time.

[@michaelfarrell4824]

Henry Ford built it. Dr Henry Jones jumped out of it in a raft

[@KevinV-fo3om]

Those are way to close to the window lol

[@DaveDeBoer-g2f]

My first ride on a airplane, Island airways, Putin in bay Ohio

[@359Joey]

Did you sell the Sunrader yet?

[@SirDrifto]

I decided not to sell

[@hansmiller664]

The SOUND IS AMAZING!!! After the Flight you should have had a nice Cocktail, in a nice Bar with the RUDY VALLEE ORCHESTRA😂🤣🍸🎷🪕🪗🎺