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There could be a new DC-3 in our sim . . . soon

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I see @Chock is back. Makes me really happy and calm.

Kind regrads, Michael

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1 hour ago, Chock said:

Not really, one can never have too many DC-3s. 🙂

Of course, for those who like the DC-3, we do also have this thing very near completion, which was the catalyst for the DC-3's creation in the first place.

The D model B247D would make a very nice comparison to a DC-1 or 2 and would give us something to move up from when the 3 arrives.  As you stated, you can't have too many 3s.

Ray

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7 minutes ago, pmb said:

I see @Chock is back. Makes me really happy and calm.

Kind regrads, Michael

I miss his AC reviews on YT .

 

 

 

 

 

21 minutes ago, Chock said:

Not really, one can never have too many DC-3s. 🙂

Of course, for those who like the DC-3, we do also have this thing very near completion, which was the catalyst for the DC-3's creation in the first place.

Looks like it had a complicated parking brake.... (on the left hand side)....

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It is that big ole trim wheel that is important in the DC-3.  That Artificial Horizon in the top center of the B247D was way ahead of the times.

Ray

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56 minutes ago, 6297J said:

So you have privileged information you are not allowed to share but you want us to know how cool you are for knowing it. 

Ray is very cool!  When I grow up I want to be like him!

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30 minutes ago, Chock said:

Not really, one can never have too many DC-3s. 🙂

Of course, for those who like the DC-3, we do also have this thing very near completion, which was the catalyst for the DC-3's creation in the first place.

Good to see you back Alan 🙂👍

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Very interested indeed, as long as it's not the A.H. model.

Surely not everybody was kung fu fighting.

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The DC-1 had a slightly less powerful engine and seated only 12 instead of 14 compared to the DC-2. Only one DC-1 was made because TWA insisted on those 2 changes. United Airlines owned Boeing and was going to hog all the 247D's for itself. Which is why TWA needed a rival plane, and the Douglas Commercial was born to meet their need.

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I'm surprised PMDG didn't make one. Not much different than a DC-6...

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The family is the DC-1, DC-2 and DC-3.  C-46 and C-47, Skytrain, Gooney Bird, Grand Ole Lady, Dakota, R4D,

3 minutes ago, dobee51 said:

I'm surprised PMDG didn't make one. Not much different than a DC-6...

They came close.  Capt. R. sounded like he really wanted to build the DC-3.  He had one (a real beauty) for awhile, but, sold it.  There are some YT videos of Capt. R. team flying his DC-3 to Normandy for the big anniversary.

Ray

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5 minutes ago, raymar said:

The family is the DC-1, DC-2 and DC-3.  C-46 and C-47, Skytrain, Gooney Bird, Grand Ole Lady, Dakota, R4D,

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You miss one, the DC-2 and 1/2 which had a right wing shorter than the left. Here is her story

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23 minutes ago, Fielder said:

The DC-1 had a slightly less powerful engine and seated only 12 instead of 14 compared to the DC-2. Only one DC-1 was made because TWA insisted on those 2 changes. United Airlines owned Boeing and was going to hog all the 247D's for itself. Which is why TWA needed a rival plane, and the Douglas Commercial was born to meet their need.

Several of my books mention American Airlines playing a big part.  They asked for a Sleeper, based on the DC-2. 

Ray

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That is a great story about the DC-2 1/2.  Thanks.

Maybe one of you historians can find the story about a DC-3 taking off with 100+ PAX.  This was in Chile or some place in South America and they used a DC-3 to evacuate a town high up on a mountain.  Seems like the runway was near the side of a mountain and all they had to do was fly over the side of the mountain and use the altitude to gain flying speed. I was told the story, but, never bothered to check it out.

Ray

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39 minutes ago, dobee51 said:

I'm surprised PMDG didn't make one. Not much different than a DC-6...

Totally different aircraft, 4 engines, tricycle gear, pressurized.

 

 

 

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