Ford Tri-Motor Event and Ride
Program - "Have You Flown In A Ford Lately?"
SPECIAL EVENT &
RIDE PROGRAMS
We
just LOVE to share the Ford Tri-Motor with people! We
love airshows and fly-ins, pancake flips, and barnstorming!
That's what this airplane is for! Doesn't everyone wish they could travel back in time,
literally? Do you ever close
your eyes and dream of riding in one of the world's first,
all-metal commercial airliner - the Ford Tri-Motor?
Well wait no longer because your dreams can now come true!
Ford Tri-Motor N414H is one of the most famous of the 199
Tri-Motors ever built and one of only a handful still flying
today. And we are available for attending airshows,
special events, offering rides to the general public, or for
private charters. In its 80 year history, several
hundred thousand passengers have had the experience to ride
in this very special aircraft, but now it is an extremely
rare experience for most people. And it would make an
excellent gift for your someone-special! This time
machine is for real, and if you are looking for a sure way
to improve attendance at your event and share a very rare
experience with your guests, please contact us now!
PROGRAM SUMMARY
This is an original vintage golden-age
airplane and it is priceless. It's first flight was
September 4, 1929 and it is one of just six known Ford
Tri-Motors still flying in the world today. It is the
only Ford in the Western half of the United States available
for type ratings, special charters, and for rides for hire
to the public . It is not very simple to move around
and it takes careful planning and coordination. It is
a very VFR (visual flight rules, or perfect weather
required) airplane, and usually cruises about 90 miles an
hour in great conditions. With only a select few
qualified pilots able to fly the airplane (which is not
their normal day job) we appreciate as much advanced notice
as possible to schedule everything effectively in order to
attend your special event.
To attend most events, we generally
require a flat fee which covers the fixed costs required for
round trip travel from our location to yours and back.
This fee will cover the costs for fuel, oil, insurance, and
crew costs. We also may require provided hotel rooms,
meal per diems or meals, crew car (or provided ground
transportation), and hangar space or tie-downs. We
will customize quotes on a case-by-case basis and make this
opportunity as affordable as we can for you.
We generally offer rides to the public
for between $50 - $75 per person for an approximately 15
minute ride, and we can generally give two to three rides
per hour, weather, air traffic control, and passenger demand
permitting. We have 10 passenger seats in the main
cabin, and we also can offer a ride in the co-pilot seat for
any certified pilot for an additional fee. There is a
maximum weight restriction of 250 lbs per person.
Children of all ages are welcome, but we do require and
parent or guardian to accompany and assist as needed.
There are no flight attendants on the flights.
The Ford Tri-Motor is also available for
special charter flights, which is great for small groups,
families, weddings, or corporate events. Charter
flights begin at $1900 / hour, and are billed with a one
hour minimum and then by the 10th of an hour increments for
additional time. Charters are also quoted on a
case-by-case basis.
We are able to offer rides to the public
under FAA Part 91.
The aircraft will NOT be placed in any
unnecessary peril and safety for our crew, our passengers,
and the airplane is our number one priority and simply
non-negotiable.
This is truly a wonderful experience and
we love to share the airplane with the general public and
promote aviation and honor the pioneer aircraft and
individuals who have made it what it is today. Don't
miss this opportunity!
