On both passes it was Christa on the controls, what you could not hear was my voice on the headsets talking her through the letdown and the pullup. The decision of how much to let a pilot do is purely up to me.
I did not have to touch a thing on these passes. I would say that in the past 50 or so media rides, Christa ranks probably in the top 5 on pure ability
and she is one of only two that I can remember that I "ever" let hand fly the DC-3 down below 200 AGL in tight formation. Dan Gryder
She listened instead of talked and absorbed all information. She was very smooth on the controls. By the time our pack of formation pilots had joined up on us the first time Christa had already displayed unusually high retention and very big SA. We actually made two passes, the first in formation down to about 350 AGL, the second down to below 200 AGL.
This isnt my first time to do this, I have done it more than 50 times. I can also tell you that that I make an assessment of "just what Ive got" in the left seat starting from the first introduction, the briefing, engine start, taxi out, and the first takeoff. By the time we are in the air I have a pretty good idea how much actual flying this person is going to get to do in formation. Christa was a textbook perfect applicant.
Hey Zeker111 - I read what you wrote and I can deal with it. From this, we all can conclude that you don't know what you are talking about. The truth is that this girl did win a left seat DC-3 flight. As the aircraft owner of this DC-3 and the guy in the right seat for this flight, I have the job of pulling off a formation flight with a pilot that I have never met, and never flown with.
what the hell is difficult about that? all she has to do is turn very very slowly, it's not her problem what the 8 planes are doing behind her!! argh why are they telling she's a good pilot?? the other 8 pilots did an excellent job, not her
Zeker111, just promise me you'll keep yourself and your attitude away from Young Eagles, the CAF etc etc, people who actually work to bring new pilots in and give people an experience to savour for the rest of their lives.
zeker111 not to sure if you are a pilot or not but there are alot of fundamentals that go into flying including this type of aircraft firstly it is a taildragger which means that it would be a real hard aircraft to take off and land respectively as well as it is a low wing which means it is not as stable as that of a high wing aircraft as in the video they stated there was a wind and it would have been hard controlling that plane plus they said she had 4 kids when was the last time she flew?!?
Zeker. Er, yes I re-read what you typed but don't know why you think that would that change my response. What you typed was negative and generally a bunch of arrogant, self centred BS. Read my reply and understand that I wouldn't want you anywhere near any organisation that tries to give people a POSITIVE experience despite their experience level. You'd be the kind that just says, 'Huh, that's easy, anyone could do it'. God forbid you ever became an instructor, you're not cut out for it.....
This experience I will cherish forever! Much thanks to Herpa, AVWeb and to all those talented pilots off my wings. Having you all next to me in the sky made it extra special in more ways than you'll ever know. Now, off to finish up my instrument rating and I think I'll go for the "multi engine" rating too! Thanks Dan for the introduction!
DC 3 GRANDE HERROI DE GUERRA SERGIO CURITIBA PARANÁ BRAZIL
pilot0809 10 months ago
they still fly DC3s out of long beach ca. for the mail run to Catalina island.
impavitus 2 years ago
i have to say i have been amazed ones again the video was great great i really liked it i have to show it to some of my friends later.
Chick6517 3 years ago
I like this video! I enjoyed it a lot. haha Very nice. It's cute in a weird way lol. but good job making it! it's unique!!
chick5581 3 years ago
On both passes it was Christa on the controls, what you could not hear was my voice on the headsets talking her through the letdown and the pullup. The decision of how much to let a pilot do is purely up to me.
I did not have to touch a thing on these passes. I would say that in the past 50 or so media rides, Christa ranks probably in the top 5 on pure ability
and she is one of only two that I can remember that I "ever" let hand fly the DC-3 down below 200 AGL in tight formation. Dan Gryder
UGOT2CTHIS 3 years ago 2
She listened instead of talked and absorbed all information. She was very smooth on the controls. By the time our pack of formation pilots had joined up on us the first time Christa had already displayed unusually high retention and very big SA. We actually made two passes, the first in formation down to about 350 AGL, the second down to below 200 AGL.
UGOT2CTHIS 3 years ago 2
This isnt my first time to do this, I have done it more than 50 times. I can also tell you that that I make an assessment of "just what Ive got" in the left seat starting from the first introduction, the briefing, engine start, taxi out, and the first takeoff. By the time we are in the air I have a pretty good idea how much actual flying this person is going to get to do in formation. Christa was a textbook perfect applicant.
UGOT2CTHIS 3 years ago
Hey Zeker111 - I read what you wrote and I can deal with it. From this, we all can conclude that you don't know what you are talking about. The truth is that this girl did win a left seat DC-3 flight. As the aircraft owner of this DC-3 and the guy in the right seat for this flight, I have the job of pulling off a formation flight with a pilot that I have never met, and never flown with.
UGOT2CTHIS 3 years ago
What is the purpose of this video?
mvrsolutions1 3 years ago
what the hell is difficult about that? all she has to do is turn very very slowly, it's not her problem what the 8 planes are doing behind her!! argh why are they telling she's a good pilot?? the other 8 pilots did an excellent job, not her
zeker111 3 years ago
Zeker111, just promise me you'll keep yourself and your attitude away from Young Eagles, the CAF etc etc, people who actually work to bring new pilots in and give people an experience to savour for the rest of their lives.
toastno6 3 years ago
Did you actually read what i typed? No. You just read something negative and you can't deal with it.
zeker111 3 years ago
zeker111 not to sure if you are a pilot or not but there are alot of fundamentals that go into flying including this type of aircraft firstly it is a taildragger which means that it would be a real hard aircraft to take off and land respectively as well as it is a low wing which means it is not as stable as that of a high wing aircraft as in the video they stated there was a wind and it would have been hard controlling that plane plus they said she had 4 kids when was the last time she flew?!?
stormy0375 3 years ago
Zeker. Er, yes I re-read what you typed but don't know why you think that would that change my response. What you typed was negative and generally a bunch of arrogant, self centred BS. Read my reply and understand that I wouldn't want you anywhere near any organisation that tries to give people a POSITIVE experience despite their experience level. You'd be the kind that just says, 'Huh, that's easy, anyone could do it'. God forbid you ever became an instructor, you're not cut out for it.....
toastno6 3 years ago
I said it before and i'll say it again: you can't deal with negative feedback.
zeker111 3 years ago
I love herpa airplanes
RedPanther1 3 years ago
Damn...aint that a dream just come true...
GettingLouder 3 years ago
Woo-hoo! Awesome job, Christa. You're amazing! Blast from the past, Audre
2littleprincesses 3 years ago
Wow! That's some mom! But then again, I tend to regard any woman who can fly as goddess.
Enjoyed the video, enjoyed the show and enjoyed the company of the many people who share with me a passion for aviation.
airste172 3 years ago
she's hot too
alexrex20 3 years ago
wow this was incredible... time to go buy some new herpa models now i suppose? :)
Aaron1701NX 3 years ago
That's a cool DC3 I saw it last year, i want to log some DC3 time that would be awesome.
zmatt 3 years ago
That was great. In my book the DC-3 is one of the best looking planes ever made.
MewFushisDad 3 years ago
Wow very cool.
flycory 3 years ago
Glenn you are the BEST! Perfect job at capturing the event from the beginning to end both on land and in the sky!
flightplansx6 3 years ago
This experience I will cherish forever! Much thanks to Herpa, AVWeb and to all those talented pilots off my wings. Having you all next to me in the sky made it extra special in more ways than you'll ever know. Now, off to finish up my instrument rating and I think I'll go for the "multi engine" rating too! Thanks Dan for the introduction!
flightplansx6 3 years ago
Im very proud of what my mom has accomplished!! Love You!
Jmabry88 3 years ago
Thats my mom! she did a good job of flying that plane. im proud of her.
dethklok9911 3 years ago
Thats my mom! she did a good job of flying that plane. im proud of her.
dethklok9911 3 years ago
It was fun flying with Krista, she did a great job. The planes you see are a mix of Russian Yaks & Chinese CJ-6's. Both are great planes.
Red Thunder #4 - Talon
DavidMcGirt 3 years ago
and to think, stuff like that happened often during WWII.
here4good 3 years ago
I'd love to get in the cockpit of a DC-3. I saw this particular one at an airshow.
WilliamBrothers 3 years ago
Cool, gotta love the DC-3.
Humbertusmarius 3 years ago
wow
headknocker1993 3 years ago
I hope the lady enjoyed that plane as much as I would of,that was neat!!!
butch46 3 years ago
Wow, very cool - what a thrill, best prize ever!
stevenpam 3 years ago 2
Is CJ-6 a good plane? People are bashing Made in China these days.
niurou 3 years ago
Just like "Endless Summer!" Great narration.
dogoftroy 3 years ago