Matt's DC-3 Training Compilation Part 1

This compilation is of Matt's DC-3 training conducted in June of 2009. At the time Matt received his type rating he was 19 years old. Today (1-1-2010) at 20 years old he is the youngest rated DC-3 pilot in the world.

Part 1 includes the cockpit receiving checklist, L&R engine start, taxi, run-up, takeoff, in range, gear down and landing checklist.

Part 2 includes the final items landing checklist, one touch and go landing, a takeoff with a simulated engine failure at V1 speed (watch the split manifold pressure needles on the MP instrument located on the top center panel as the instructor pulls the left engine back to simulate zero thrust). The final landing is a full stop short field landing.

Posted by proud Dad.

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[sobelou]

You're so right to be a proud Dad... To see a kid flying this magic kite that was already perhaps fifty years old when Matt was born, is such a delight. I don't think that any other aircraft can take the place of the Douglas beauty as the most fundamental in all of aviation's history. Congratulations Matt, and godspeed!!

[doug9driver]

@sobelou Thanks so much!

[VintageDouglas]

It looks as though you are enjoying the trip back into time. Great job.

[UGOT2CTHIS]

Great job by a young stick in the old Douglas! You will go far young man!

[tembuck2]

My Father Flew B-26's over England, France, Germany, and The "Bulge". He Always Said the C-47's/ DC-3's Won the War. Wish He Could Have Seen this Video.

Thank You So Much! Tem

[drod103164]

is that a door under the pilot and back? im going to look at other DC-3 videos to see if they have that door.

[norherman]

Good stuff. a joy to watch

[Hanglands]

The youngest rated on type... WOW.. great job mate.

[RoundMotorJok]

Good starts!

[convaircrazy]

Excellent job! Beautiful old bird too :)