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AH working on C-46 Commando

You don't have to have a Facebook account in order to see the 12 images. (I've never really seen the problem with having a Facebook account though, but I'm probably missing something here)
 
That really is a lovely VC. I particularly like the metallic microphone cable sheathing in the first picture, and the graduations on the centre pedestal in the second picture. That subtle metallic finish on the elevator trim wheels is also very well done.
 
thefrog said:
You don't have to have a Facebook account in order to see the 12 images. (I've never really seen the problem with having a Facebook account though, but I'm probably missing something here)
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The link was only loading a blank page for me with the Facebook logo at the top, so it does seem to make a difference for this particular page.

And "yes", you are missing something, but that is nothing to be worried about. Let's just leave it at that, and keep this thread on topic :encouragement:
 
YoYo-

I am LOVING the photos, but as ever, MOST INTERESTED in how she FLIES.... once you are able to expound on that subject, PLEASE DO!

I am looking forward to lots of Dumbo flights in the years ahead. With this C-46, the Jahn et al C-47 and the PMDG DC-6 I may have my own Everts Air Virtual soon :) I am so infatuated with Orbx Alaska (& PNW) and these airframes will keep me happily occupied for ages.

Best- C
 
over th hump

This is all i need to get over the hump along with the c47 of course,cc is ready and waiting

Richard
 
cavaricooper said:
YoYo-

I am LOVING the photos, but as ever, MOST INTERESTED in how she FLIES.... once you are able to expound on that subject, PLEASE DO!

Best- C
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I don't think he has it, just reposting the devs screen shots. I too can't wait for this one. I believe this is the first payware version of this bird?
 
Mr. Guzman's C-46, plus CLH are the ones I have in my FS9 installations and I've NEVER been able to get those things to taxi without the engines overheating. I wonder if the same thing will happen with this one?
 
I had the chance to know a CBI pilot who flew them over the Hump - he has passed maybe 10 years ago now. He talked about this plane quite often - as well as the T6, the Vultee vibrator and the DC3...I think he flew the C117 also. I'm not sure how many different types he flew - I don't think HE knew..but he really loved the C46. We saw one at Gillespie Field in 2003 I think - John showed the aircraft's pilot his CBI theater card (AGO?) and the reaction was great.."you wanna taxi it around? you still certified? you can go ahead and fly it!" Colonel Dorn was 80? years old at the time and still in good shape but he was no longer licensed to fly. That was a good day for him. Lots of PT17, a Staggerwing, the Commando. couple of C47's and T6's on the flight line. We would go to the SDASM often and they have a DC3 cockpit on the floor that you can almost climb into the seats of...he says the damn windscreen was useless in the rain - water just poured in around the seals. It's too bad he wont see this version of his old friend but I will fly it over the Hump just to see what that was like, in his honor.
John Dorn spent his life flying - lying about his age to get into the war, taking the CAMCO offer as a transport pilot - he flew the Hump for the duration, flew in Korea too - he flew President Lyndon Johnson around as the right seater on an AF1 crew and later was a corporate pilot for James Copley who owned the San Diego Union and Tribune before he passed years ago.
John was a quiet, modest guy that rarely talked about his career in the military - just the flying itself. I miss those talks - no one could tell a good flying story like my old friend John. RiP
 
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