TRAVERSE CITY — A blast from the past over the skies of Northern Michigan this weekend.

Traverse City’s Experimental Aircraft Association is welcoming everyone to fly in a B-29 and Ford Tri-Motor.

It’s part of the summer tour to introduce flying to everyone, no matter how young you are.

The Ford Tri-Motor carries a rich history that dates back to 1929.

It is credited with helping start airline service in the U.S.

“It’s the first all metal airline in the country built, started in the late 20s, mid 20s, late 20s. And eventually some of these airplanes turned into a coast-to-coast airline in conjunction with, railroad travel. There was you could travel from New York to Columbus, Ohio, on a train, get on an airplane, fly all day and get on the train again,” said Tom “TJ” Leahy, Ford Tri-M

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