Saturday November 23rd, 2024 4:20AM

VIDEO: Ford Tri-Motor Airplane takes to the sky in Gainesville.

The plane is owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association , and the Gainesville Chapter has brought the plane to Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport for people to enjoy flights into history.

The Ford Tri-Motor was built in 1929 and was instrumental in ushering in the modern age of commercial flight, as well as airports.

Flights cost $75 per person as a walk-in and $70 per person if paid for online at EAA.org.

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