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Some of the significant flights made by the Ford Trimotor in this period greatly enhanced the reputation of the type for strength and reliability.
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One example is of Ford 4-AT Trimotor serial number 10, built in 1927.
It flew in the United States and Mexico under registration number C-1077, and for several years in Canada under registration G-CARC.
It had many notable accomplishments; it was flown by [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] among many others.
It made the first commercial flight from the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and the first commercial flight over the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
It flew in the United States and Mexico under registration number C-1077, and for several years in Canada under registration G-CARC.
It had many notable accomplishments; it was flown by [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] among many others.
It made the first commercial flight from the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] to [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], and the first commercial flight over the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
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After damage on landing in 1936, it was grounded and remained for decades at [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien].
In 1956, the wreck was salvaged and preserved, and in the mid 1980s Greg Herrick took over C-1077 and began restoring it.
As of 2006, C-1077 is in flying condition again, restored to its December 1927 appearance.
In 1956, the wreck was salvaged and preserved, and in the mid 1980s Greg Herrick took over C-1077 and began restoring it.
As of 2006, C-1077 is in flying condition again, restored to its December 1927 appearance.
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Making headlines became a Trimotor trademark. Between November 27 and 28, 1929, Admiral [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] and his crew made the first flight over the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] in a Ford Trimotor called Floyd Bennett (one of three aircraft on the expedition, the others being The Stars and Stripes and The Virginian), replacing the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] Trimotors Byrd previously used.[Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]
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The long-range capabilities of the Ford Trimotor were exploited in a search for the lost flyers of the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] Trans-Polar Flight in 1937.
Movie stunt flyer [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] flew a specially modified Lockheed Electra along with fellow movie flyer, Garland Lincoln flying a stripped-down Trimotor donated by the president of Superior Oil Company.
Movie stunt flyer [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] flew a specially modified Lockheed Electra along with fellow movie flyer, Garland Lincoln flying a stripped-down Trimotor donated by the president of Superior Oil Company.
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With 1,800 gallons of avgas and 450 gallons of oil in the modified cabin, the Trimotor was intended to act as a "tanker" for the expedition.
The Electra was able to transfer fuel in the air from the Trimotor, through a hose cast out the 4-AT's door.
With the first aerial refueling test successful, the pair of pilots set out for Fairbanks, landing first at Burwash, Alaska on August 15, 1937, but the Trimotor ran out of fuel and crashed in inclement weather the following day.
The Trimotor was abandoned on the tundra.
The Electra was able to transfer fuel in the air from the Trimotor, through a hose cast out the 4-AT's door.
With the first aerial refueling test successful, the pair of pilots set out for Fairbanks, landing first at Burwash, Alaska on August 15, 1937, but the Trimotor ran out of fuel and crashed in inclement weather the following day.
The Trimotor was abandoned on the tundra.
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In postwar years, the Ford Trimotors continued in limited service with small, regional air carriers.
One of the most famous was the Scenic Airways Ford Trimotor N414H which was used for 65 years as a sightseeing
aircraft flying over the Grand Canyon.
Characteristically, the aircraft is still in use as of 2010, mainly for promotional and film work.
One of the most famous was the Scenic Airways Ford Trimotor N414H which was used for 65 years as a sightseeing
aircraft flying over the Grand Canyon.
Characteristically, the aircraft is still in use as of 2010, mainly for promotional and film work.
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Variants
Ford 3-AT
The original Stout prototype; one built.
Ford 3-AT
The original Stout prototype; one built.
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Ford 4-AT
Pre-production prototype, powered by three 200 hp (149 kW) Wright J-4 radial piston engines, accommodation for two pilots and eight passengers; one built.
Pre-production prototype, powered by three 200 hp (149 kW) Wright J-4 radial piston engines, accommodation for two pilots and eight passengers; one built.
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Ford 4-AT-A
The original production version, similar to the Ford 4-AT prototype; 14 built.
The original production version, similar to the Ford 4-AT prototype; 14 built.
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Ford 4-AT-B
Improved version, powered by three 220 hp (177 kW) Wright J-5 Whirlwind radial piston engines, accommodation for two pilots and 12 passengers; 39 built.
Improved version, powered by three 220 hp (177 kW) Wright J-5 Whirlwind radial piston engines, accommodation for two pilots and 12 passengers; 39 built.
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Ford 4-AT-C
Similar to the Ford 4-AT-B, equipped with a 400 hp (298 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial piston engine, fitted in the nose of the aircraft; one built.
Similar to the Ford 4-AT-B, equipped with a 400 hp (298 kW) Pratt & Whitney Wasp radial piston engine, fitted in the nose of the aircraft; one built.
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