Commander Aero hosted the EAA's 1929 Ford Tri-Motor at Dayton Wright Brothers Airport.
Colin Soucy enjoys telling about the Tri-Motor's history.
Touting safety, Henry Ford had the Tri-Motor fitted with three engines.
EAA 48's Art Newton signals Soucy to start the engines.
Corrugated metal adds strength but not looks.
Bedtime for the Tin Goose.
No baggage screening, no wands -- no drink cart.
EAA volunteers relax as the Tri-Motor starts another fare flight.
Tom Leahy checks fuel depth in the tanks with a wooden pole.
Tom Leahy lowers the fuel hose after topping the Tri-Motor's tanks.
The Navion Society's national fly-in at Moraine included dinner at Commernder Aero and a look at the Tri-Motor.
In no hurry, the Tri-Motor soars overhead after takeoff from Dayton Wright Brothers.
Big windows gave passengers and crew a great view.
Built in 1929, the Ford Tri-Motor is still flying passengers.