Attention all DC-3 fans !

Still would love to get one of those tri-motored turbo daks as flown by Polarair. That woul really complete our collection.
 
cavaricooper said:
Manfred's, Jan et al-

This thread, more than any other, has kept my attention riveted for over a year now. Since discovering Manfred's C-47 THROUGH THIS THREAD ACTUALLY, I have resurrected my love affair with the DC-3. Mostly, for a decade now, I fly big Boeings for fun. For the past year, I have interrupted the normal schedule of EGSS-VHHH or WSSS or RJAA or..... well you get the idea.... with Misty Fijord meanderings and the run into Bettles.

I agonize over spending time in Villavalencia, or Ketchikan? Should I learn the intricacies of Hump flying or concentrate on the inter-continental routes of the 30s and 40s when the DC-3 set the world on its ear? Will I ever not smile at the feeling of relaxation that hand flying a grand piano produces? Light as a kite and as solid as a rock- all in one? London City to the Royal Suite as a Kittyhawk flight in the RAE scheme has resulted in moments of self-actualization. All this mind you WITHOUT the VVC! Can you imagine the insanity once I can revel in the glorious vista unveiled?

I CAN :)

A thousand thank-yous for what is, and for WHAT IS YET TO BE!

C
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If you feel so inclined to try your hand at some of the flights you mentioned, there is a place where that can be achieved...

http://dc3airways.com/

There aren't many 'virtual airlines' that cater to a specific type of airplane, but then again, DCA isn't your typical VA.

You can learn all about the unique challenges flying the Hump offered, and try out the actual Flight routes. It's the same with many of the Airlines that
operated the Three; you can get Flight Routes and Timetables from the 30's to the 60's!

:wavey:
 
Thanks Alan!

I have that site bookmarked, however, I'm just not sure VA flying is for me (again). I've been there, and done that, and am hesitant to repeat the experience.

I will go through the site more thoroughly to see what I can glean towards fully experiencing the "Three".

Ta!

Carl
 
@Carl - I've been exploring that site as well. From what I can tell, it's possible to use a lot of the resources (routing information, timetables and such) without participating in the VA. The main challenge is that a lot of the downloadable material is for FS9, so operations that depend on downloads, like radio range flights, would have to be translated "by hand" into FSX or P3D. Still good reference, though.
 
Alan_A said:
@Carl - I've been exploring that site as well. From what I can tell, it's possible to use a lot of the resources (routing information, timetables and such) without participating in the VA. The main challenge is that a lot of the downloadable material is for FS9, so operations that depend on downloads, like radio range flights, would have to be translated "by hand" into FSX or P3D. Still good reference, though.
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I totally agree. There are many resources that can be used for Flight Planning, and for reference when flying The Three. One advantage of joining the VA is access to the Forums, where even more useful information can be found. Perusing through them, I found a link to a book called Flying the Hump, written by Gen. William Tunner. Not only is it an invaluable source of information about operations @ the Hump, but also about the Berlin Airlift.

Most of the Downloads are structured around FS9 or FS2002, but again, could be useful from a general Reference standpoint.

With the amount of time I spend flying The Three, it's not hard to log two hours of flying time a month; that's DCA's only REAL requirement.

:wavey:
 
ViperPilot2 said:
With the amount of time I spend flying The Three, it's not hard to log two hours of flying time a month; that's DCA's only REAL requirement.
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Do they allow and recognize flights in Manfred's C-47? The fleet page lists only the FS9 default and MAAM-sim versions among those that work (sort of) in FSX. Or is that page just a source for repaints in their livery?

BTW, thanks for the Flying the Hump reference. Have been thinking of trying the Hump routes - that's the main thing I've been exploring on their site. Will head off now and track down the book.

EDIT: for those interested, here's an Amazon link to the most recent edition. Title is actually Over the Hump - but there's also a Flying the Hump by Jeff Ethell that people seem to like.
 
Alky said:
Yes they do and even the C117d. They are actually quite thrilled with Manfred's creations. :)
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I should definitely think about joining, then. Will have to read up more about the requirements, the flights, etc.
 
Alan_A said:
I should definitely think about joining, then. Will have to read up more about the requirements, the flights, etc.
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They're a pretty easy going friendly bunch, some of the founders actually flew DC-3's before they were a classic. :)
If you don't file a pirep in three months, you become an inactive pilot, as soon as you file one, you're active for another 3 months. :)
 
Not a problem - thanks to your post I found both that book and the Jeff Ethell, so it's kind of a two-for-one deal...
 
Today is the 80th Anniversary celebrating the 'first flight' of the "Douglas Sleeper Transport", or DST. Seven frames later, the first airplane known as the DC-3 rolled off the Douglas assembly line...

AND THE LEGEND BEGINS.

Happy Anniversary! :applause: :redfire:
 
Now that is a tempting screenshot.

This threat has gotten me interested in Flying "The Hump". I have started collecting information on this subject, and am actually downloading the cbix package.

I have recently gotten back in to flight simming, and jumped straight in to participating in the "London to Melbourne Race". As a rookie I did manage to reach Melbourne in time, but have decided to continue the flight as a "round the world" trip, since we already gotten this far. That adventure will continue after the holidays.

So, once I have completed that one, I will be going for the Hump experience. Might be fun to do this on a multiplayer level, but let me stop my mind from taking off right here. One thing at a time!
 
@Jankees - that's exactly the paint I was planning to use for a Hump flight.

I know that shocks you... :cool:
 
@Hani-

Thank-you so very much for your. aircraft.cfg modification. I have applied it to my C-47 and now I can sit back and enjoy my slow starts, with confidence that a start is usually possible. It has made a world of difference mate- Ta!

BTW I'm in Stornway and it was a miserable run in, with horrendous weather- sleeting rain , breaking out at 800'. I had a smile plastered on my face for two days :). I fly back to Duckie tonight :).

Best- Carl
 
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