Asobo has recently announced the launch of the Ford Trimotor for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This aircraft is a significant piece of aviation history, with about 200 built in total and made its first flight in June 1926. Even today, approximately 6-8 of the Trimotors are still flying, one offering rides during EAA Airventure Oshkosh. Its unique design features a corrugated metal fuselage for added strength and rigidity, along with three radial engines, making it easily recognizable in the skies. The Trimotor can accommodate up to 12 passengers and can cruise at around 100mph. The Trimotor's three engines were a safety feature, ensuring redundancy and building public trust in flying as a mode of transportation. The team has done an excellent job recreating this iconic aircraft, as showcased in their release trailer on the Microsoft Flight Simulator YouTube channel. Asobo is giving this one away free June 23 to June 30!!

From the Asobo team.

Available now! The Microsoft Flight Simulator team is thrilled to release a new aircraft in the "Famous Flyers" series of planes. The Ford 4-AT Trimotor is an aviator’s dream machine: an all-metal, high-wing, three-engine passenger, and cargo aircraft. Built ruggedly, it can operate out of some of the world’s most austere airfields, and due to its renowned forgivingness in the air, the Trimotor elevates pilot confidence to new heights.For the next week, this classic is available for FREE to simmers! From June 23 to June 30 at 11:59 PM PDT, it can be downloaded at no charge from the in-sim Marketplace. From July 1 onward, it will be available for USD $14.99.Explore the world from the cockpit of this iconic aircraft that has been rendered in exquisite detail – the sky is calling!

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