Popularity of the type ensued with 199 built and flown by about 100 different airline companies. The type’s all metal design was both a marketing point as well as giving the Trimotor excellent robustness for rough field operations which was common at the time. The three engines was a concession to perceived safety on the part of passengers who were reassured the that airplane could continue to fly on two engines if one should fail. Ford invested in the Stout Metal Airplane Company in the early 1920s with the company producing a twin engine prototype that would soon become a three engine type with the Stout 3-AT giving way to the more successful 4-AT and 5-AT models. The Ford Trimotor is both a success story and one that is steeped in some controversy. Let’s have a look at this airplane and see if its worth your time! A bit of history Ford 5-AT-B “City of Columbus” flown by Lindbergh After that it will go to the standard $14.99 USD pricing (with the usual discount for Premium Deluxe owners). If you’re reading this review at time of publication, you can still claim the Trimotor for free another couple of days – until June 30 at 11:59 PM PDT. Microsoft and Asobo helped make Flight Sim Expo 2023 extra memorable by announcing and releasing Famous Flyer #6: Ford 4-AT Trimotor and for a limited time making it available for free.
