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Two Fords

Two Fords

1928 Ford Tri motor 1932 Ford Pickup

1928 Ford Tri motor 1932 Ford Pickup
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NIKON D3100

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Aperture 71/10 ISO 100 Shutter 10/2000 Focal Length 280/10

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upload_date

Apr, 2018

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Lyle 30 minute test flight with several maneuvers planned, including a speed run. Top speed this run 221 mph. After landing Lyle reports no major prob

Hot turn is when 1 motor is shut down to allow passengers to exit or load the aircraft safely. This is provide the maximum loading.

Pre flight engine start

ATC (air traffic control) gave Lyle clearance to taxi to runway 34

First flight all safety precautions taken, Yes that's a parachute

Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?

B-17 Memphis Belle

I was a ground crew member on the EAA Ford Tri-motor tour last year

Lyle 30 minute check before engine start

Being with the aviation community I get the opportunity to get up and personal with aircraft, like standing next to the runway.

My friend Lyle spent over 2 years building this aircraft, and i got to be there for his first flight

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