***EXTRA SPECIAL EVENT!!! ****** FORD TRI-MOTOR COMES TO JACQUELINE COCHRAN AIRPORT!!***
Watch the feature story aired Tuesday, October 3rd on KESQ Eye on the Desert.
Friday October 6th through Sunday October 8th, 2023 - 9am to 5pm - The EAA Ford Tri-Motor was stationed with us at Thermal Airport (KTRM) providing a rare and exciting opportunity to see and ride in this incredible machine.
Attendees got to recall the energy, passion, and excitement of the Roaring ’20s by flying aboard the Ford Tri-Motor. Known as the first luxury airliner, the Ford Tri-Motor redefined world travel and marked the beginning of commercial flight.
See THIS VIDEO to get an idea of what the experience is like. Visit www.flytheford.org for more information and to book flights!
Proceeds from this event go to help support our YOUNG EAGLES and other SCHOLARSHIP and EDUCATION programs that we conduct to inspire youth discover and get involved with aviation.
A very special thanks to Desert Jet for their dedication to the aviation community, and providing the facilities and staff for hosting this historic event for Thermal Airport!
Also a special thanks to Thermal Aviation for their enthusiasm, providing staff, operations space, and fuel to help make this event a success!
Thank you to the following supporters by way of providing meals to our many volunteers!!
Local area Subways: Coachella, Indio, North Indio, La Quinta Cove, La Quinta HD, Bermuda Dunes, and Rancho Mirage.
