Travel Air B4000
Specifications
- Year: 1929
- Make: Travel Air
- Model: B4000
- Upper Wingspan: 34′ 8″
- Lower Wingspan: 25′ 8″
- Length Overall: 24′ 2″
- Height: 8′ 11″
- Length Overall: 24′ 2″
- Wing Area: 297 Sq Ft
- Gross Weight: 2,180 lbs
- Fuel Capacity: 42 gallons
- Cruise Speed: 85mph
- Horsepower: 235
- Restored by: Howard Clark
- Propeller: Hamilton Standard Ground Adjustable 106″
- Engine: Wright Whirlwind 760-8
Words of Recognition
My friend and restoration shop owner Rob Lock sent me a photo of the “Sport Aviation” magazine cover from 2018 featuring him, Clay Adams and Jared Calvert flying their Travel Air biplanes during that years Barnstormers Tour. I’ve always wanted to go barnstorming and, in fact, Michael McCafferty’s book “The Spirit of Adventure” inspired my love of Waco biplanes and desire to go barnstorming…Read More
History of this Travel Air
It is historically significance of the Travel Air is because of its use by the government in the early days of the development of commercial navigation.
Why this Travel Air?
- It’s an excellent example and will be a stunning restoration. We have Pioneer 4 inch instruments made in 1929 in both panels, the exact colors used in its livery, a correct engine and even an original tool kit painstakingly put together by Howard.
- What I love about this airplane is not just its history but Howard and his family’s commitment to see it fly again in all its glory.
