History
Base Price in 1929 $12,000
150 Manufactured & 6 Flyable Aircraft Remaining
This airplane was purchased new by Pittsburgh Airways in 1929 and flew scheduled passenger service connecting Pittsburgh • Philadelphia • New York City
The Travel Air 6000 was later purchased by Johnson Flying Service in Missoula, MT. Records indicate that SN 844 was the first airplane that carried “smoke jumpers”.
Owned & Operated by Mid American Flight Museum with locations in Texas and Ohio.
Restored by a talented team of volunteers led by award-winning, master craftsmen, Doug Smith and Bill Knisley.
Specifications
Model 6000
Serial Number 884/NC8112
Pilot + 6 Passengers
Cruise Speed 90 mph
Maximum Speed 130 mph
Stall Speed 60-70 mph
Service Ceiling 16,000 ft
Empty Weight 2788 lbs
Gross Weight 4420 lbs
Useful Load 1632 lbs
Fuel Capacity 74 gallons
Wing Span 48′ 7 “
Length 30′ 10″
Engine Wright 9 Cylinder
975 cu in/440 HP