The early days of flight come to Superior, WI during the EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor 2012 Tour (in Superior August 30th through September 3rd).
Experience aviation history aboard a commercial air travel pioneer. A classic aircraft from the early days of commercial air travel re-creates those days this summer as the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) brings a restored 1929 Ford Tri-Motor airliner to the Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior on Thursday, August 30th through Monday, September 3 as part of its 2012 tour. The tour provides opportunities for aviation enthusiasts in the area to see and ride in the world's first mass-produced airliner. Some of the airports on the tour likely first saw a Ford Tri-Motor on their grounds 83 years ago.
"This airplane allows people to experience true living history of aviation, as well as learn more about EAA and our mission to help people fully participate in the world of flight." said Rod Hightower, EAA president. "As we bring the plane to this region of the country, thousands of people will get a rare glimpse of a unique flying machine that changed the way people travel in America."
While the Ford Tri Motor is in Superior, visitors will have the opportunity to take 15 minute flights aboard this unique aircraft. Flights cost $80 for adults, $40 for children (ages 6-17) and free to children under six when accompanied by a paying parent or legal guardian. A secure flight-reservation system and complete information are available through EAA's Tri-Motor tour website at
www.flytheFord.org You may also pre-book flight by calling 1-877-952-5395
