Travel Air 1000
Travel Air · United States · first flew 1925 · light aircraft
The Travel Air 1000 was an American single-engined biplane, the first product of the newly formed Travel Air Manufacturing Company of Wichita, Kansas. It led to a line of Travel Air biplanes produced until 1930.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.16 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional single-engined biplane
- Two open cockpits in tandem, pilot at the rear
- Conventional landing gear with a tailskid
It is a conventional biplane with two open tandem cockpits, the pilot sitting at the rear. Power is a 90 hp Curtiss OX-5 and the landing gear is conventional with a tailskid.
Specifications
- The Travel Air 1000 has a length of 7.16 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.06 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 155 km/h (96 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The company was formed in early 1925 and the 1000 was its first design. The aircraft, registered NC241, first flew on 13 March 1925 flown by Walter Beech.
Variants
One Travel Air 1000 was built. With some minor changes it was developed into the Travel Air 2000.
Where you'll see it
The sole aircraft is owned by the Experimental Aircraft Association and is on display at the Beechcraft Heritage Museum in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
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- Travel Air Model B
- Travel Air 5000
- Travel Air 3000
- Travel Air 4000
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