Classic Cockpits presents "Flying the Legendary DC-3" DVD

Join VH-MIN, part of a fleet of DC-3s operating out of Bankstown Airport as it lands at Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia. This is a picturesque country airport about an hour’s flying time north-west of Sydney. The fleet of DC-3s takes passengers on aerial adventures ranging from one hour scenic flights to ten day outback safaris.

Meet the crew: Captain Jack Curtis, a seasoned veteran who has spent 7000 hours in the cockpit of the DC-3, and First Officer Chris Lin, a young pilot at the beginning of his commercial flying career. Jack and Chris take us on a walk-around, and Jack points out the notable features of the aircraft.

Five broadcast quality cameras and high quality sound direct from the aircraft’s intercom, cover all cockpit actions and procedures as Jack and Chris work through the prescribed checklists, start the engines, taxi out, take off, and fly a circuit.

The first landing is a touch-and-go, followed by another circuit and landing to a full stop. We then taxi back to the terminal and the engines are shut down. We pick up valuable handling tips from Jack, drawn from his many years of experience, as well as the routine interchange between crew members.

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Produced by Rick Searle
Running time: 61 minutes