Oldest Flying DC3 Takeoff Events Flagship Detroit

Check list, start engines, test and takeoff in Corning NY Sept 2007 at the Ferrari Meeting. From Wikipedia: Numerous attempts were made to design a "DC-3 replacement", over the next three decades (including the very successful Fokker Friendship) but no single type could match the versatility, rugged reliability and economy of the DC-3 and it remained a significant part of air transport systems, well into the 1970s. from http://www.douglasdc3.com/dc3throt/dc3throt.htm Buzz Meyer who is restoring a DC-3 in the livery of Eastern Airlines to flying condition had this to say..... In Short, operating costs are approximately $450 to $550 per hour, depending on what you set aside for engine and airframe overhaul. You would burn 90-100 gallons of fuel per hour, and 2 gallons of oil per hour. A DC-3 is about the least expensive large airplane that a couple guys can afford to work with. Parts are generally available. Skilled DC-3 mechanics are getting rare, and DC-3 pilots can still be trained at about $650 per hour for lessons.
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[angelica14709]

You should stick to your X-Plane game.

[groovy67]

I don't mind the updated avionics as long as the airframe stays the same.Absolutely the most beautiful plane ever created! I think I'll buy one in the next life.For now I will stick to the RC version...lol.

[MrStefanomusic]

As we say it in Holland ( the Netherlands ) Old is gold

[MrSunlander]

this was done in those days when the camera still showed the blurry prop spin.... love it. today, it looks like they are not moving.....

Thanks....

[allijosue]

0:15 How are winglettes pisar looking???

[allijosue]

How are winglettes pisar looking???

[JBofBrisbane]

@crabmaniac1 - Why would you NOT fly a DC3 if the chance came?

[ROCKSOLID19]

An absolutly fine machine. I flew in one in Indonesia and they are workhorses that can land on "not perfect" runway surfaces. Island hopping is a piece of piss!

[320k]

"Rock n' roll" YOU SAID IT!!

[schwarzerpeter65]

whow greatfull sound, greatfull plane! ;-)

father and grandma scarred, remember its like airattack sound @ww2!!

[willbillingham]

The 1st time I never was in an aircraft was a dc3 it was owned by Wabush mines in n Quebec. The call letters were CWIC.

[hammerogod]

My envy is off the scale.