DC-3 Start-up

[DonaldFranklin67]

Looks like you have trouble starting the right engine on that DC-3 Did you have fuel mixture control set at richest setting? Looks like that engine must burn some oil on start-up, which I assume that the oil pressure is slow in coming up. I could see the blue smoke from the right engine's exhaust.

[kirkconway]

Yea it Is., and the navy version of this plane is the R4D-8.

I used to see one fly out of Lindburgh field at San Diego time and time again

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[chaosopher23]

This airplane was created in wartime out of need to serve a war effort. It was built like a shick bithouse because it had to be tough and supremely airworthy as a cargo plane that could get out of its own way. Keep it flying for historical purposes, and it will last a hundred years. Maybe more. Try that with a 757.

[Walt554]

This is a Super-3, Nore the clamshell doors on the main gear

[Dmasterisin]

@Walt554 Rgr, good call. To be honest I don't know enough about them at first look, except someting is different about the enging cowling on later variants. Just thought it was really cool to see one in Hawaii. The same company operates Beech 18s throughout the islands.

[N34RT]

If I'm not mistaken, this is a Super DC-3. Note the longer fuselage (ahead of the wing) and the bigger engines / cowlings. I believe those are the same 1,000 hp engines as on the old B-17 Flying Fortress. At any rate, it's a great sound and beautiful plane. Thanks for posting the video.

[EbClectic]

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[SgtGrant23]

I got to fly in my first c-47 ride today.

[19elgato46]

The DC3 is incredibly tough. Even after 60+ years of service its flown all over the world in and out of DIRT strips, hopping through puddles and serviced "al intemperie". Airbus will never have that kind of record. Love those radials!

[kirkconway]

This is an R4D--8, ie super DC-3,

Yea it has the 1830 cyclones on it, and the main gear fairings too for increased speed,

It has the downsized DC-7C type tail too, and the trimmed elevator's also,

This was what the DC-3 should have been all along,

Kind of a hot rod DC-3,

they are really cool to watch take off,

[Mascotense]

Nice DC-3, like new, great job!

[lilpep116]

Hard to believe they used to be luxary commercial airliners. We've come a long way.

[heyther3456]

@lilpep116 This aircraft was introduced less than 30 years after the Wright Brothers' first public demonstrations. More progress in the first 30 years than since.

[wallacetabor]

Thanks! Great! Looks like a Super DC-3 to me. See the vertical stabilizer at 2:00 and at the cowling flaps and landing gear doors.

[Polybun]

shitty footage with asshole takling, one star.

[2008FORDF450V8]

this DC-3 has two wright cyclone R-1820 9-Cylinder radials right. The R-1830 have a larger engine cowling so these have to be wright cyclone radial engines. I wish they would make all radial engines Fuel Injected would be alot more reliable too

[fsxescort]

DC-3/C-47 FTW!

:D

[truckr74]

the dc-3 or c-47, are just a few birds that look great sitting on the ground

[fjbutch]

AGREE TO THAT!!!!

[motokid032]

That RT engine really didn't want to start.

[nakedcomputing]

That's a silly thing to say. The Comet doesn't fly passengers anymore, and while it did break up because of the square windows, that was resolved. The DC 3, 9, 10, and MD 80 are perfectly safe when maintained, just like any other plane.

[L324RT12]

Built with pride in America by Americans. USA#1!

[jonthedoors]

Incredible... when the smoke came past you, did you smell anything?

[Carlovingjosh]

Lol sweet luvin the Rolls Royce Camargue.

lol amazing aeroplane the dc3. such an inspiration to the world.

[dmc081]

jeez that looks freakin hard to drive

[fontheking2008]

Yes they use to crash very often too , these old douglas planes. Airbus seems more safe and reliable.

[stringtheorysucks]

Ummm excuse me but the DC-3 has an excellent safety record. They were originally designed in 1935 and many are STILL flying more than 70 years later. The Airbus safety record doesn't even come close. There is even a company that converts DC-3's into turboprops. If the DC-3 was an unsafe plane I doubt there would be a market for the turbo conversion.

[lunchbag08]

you are completely wrong, airbus safety records could not compete with the DC-3's. Why would people still be flying these today if they were unsafe, out at my airport we have a DC-3 and i would not feel unsafe in it.

[Tabby266]

@dmc081 it isnt really, form what ive heard its a bit like shooting an AK-47. As long as youve had decent training, you can fly it....I think....

(dont get any smart ideas!!!)

[timmhg]

Unbelievable! Kamaka has the best airplane in the history.

[mrspivvy]

fantastic, a design icon

[Dmasterisin]

Awesome! I love these old planes. When the last 737 goes to the boneyard, the DC-3 will still be in service!

[Tabby266]

@Dmasterisin probably. Most DC-3's are..well...its like they lost track of time. XD some are working to carry cargo and people as bush planes!

[bishopdante]

@Dmasterisin

Like the classic 1970s mercedes saloon cars still in service over rough terrain all over africa. If it's not too fast, the parts don't break. Relaxed...