Flight to and from Miraflores Colombia in HK-3037

What an adventure! Flying A C-47 / DC-3 in Colombia.
On May 10-2000 I climbed aboard the C-47A HK-3037, former 43-16082 USAAF, for a flight to Miraflores. Accessible by air and river, Miraflores is an island in the forests of southern Colombia that is home to thousands of hectares of illicit crops as well as the dissident 1st Front of the demobilized FARC guerrilla group.

[@enedenedubedene4811]

Meine Hochachtung vor diesen hervorragenden Piloten und der guten alten DC3 Dakota.😍😍😍😍😍👆👆👆👆 Viele Grüsse aus Germany

[@balak7401]

BEST DAKOTA PILOTS IN THE WORLD HAT'S OFF 🙏

[@BryanAM7]

indeed my firend they fly in extreme conditions in Colombia

[@DrSteveBrady]

The props are speaking as takeoff power is applied right up to 13:07, and then you get to hear the symphony of the cylinders thrumming in... So nice!

[@Acct1941]

Amazing video. Thanks for uploading!

[@S.P.A.R.K.Y.]

When folks are not praying enough you take em up, makes for a superb flight every time.

[@juemuri5448]

ein wunder, dass diese maschinen noch fliegen...und dann unter den bedingungen...

[@dsonictube]

I flew many years the DC-3 cargo and aerial applications, thousands of hours of fun, many emergencies, engine failures,control failures,inflight fire,much more but the awesome Douglas always brought me home safely, no accidents.

[@takenbythewindNdrivenbythesea]

Amazing experience ❤❤❤❤

[@williamalfredotinoco1429]

Excellent plane,dc3, is co nsidered,the best ship of the world

[@7epasqua77]

Congratulations to the brave pilots. The Douglas DC-3 is a fantastic aircraft, it has broken all the barriers of use that a successful project deserves.

[@rubenomarbueno1134]

Tambien a los técnicos mecánicos, verdaderos orfebres con sus esfuerzos para mantener volando los aviones .

[@7epasqua77]

Com certeza, amigo. Saudações.

[@vady64]

Класс, супер, это настоящие пилоты, работяги,не то что нынче, за джойстик держатся. Удачи, чистого неба.

[@pkmondal6099]

Old is gold,gold is bold,pilots are very brave.❤❤

[@doutordelmar]

The pilots are very corageous , in This plane , very old , my god

[@tariqjalil230]

What a gorgeous piece of machine and courageous pilots

[@fcukmegently]

Brave passengers too for riding in the plane!

[@10Haille]

Nice flight guys😊😊😊. Nothing sounds of large pistons. That is a great sound that a jet can never come close to.

[@nickolasmallcott4399]

Re minds me of flying my C-47 out of San Fernando d'Apure in south Venezuela over 15 years ago - real cowboy bush flying!

[@goodday92]

waaaoow,,, pilot tempo doeloe luar biasa prjuanganya mnaklukan medan 😅

[@rubenomarbueno1134]

El cestante en la bóveda del techo . Buscando la orientación en la noche con las estrellas. El radio compás marcaba el rumbo de destino. Volar en el C-47 era estar en el cielo . ⚒️✈️

[@niilokorpi9826]

Thanks so much for this video of one of the most fantastic machines ever built. Their continued usage proves that their engineering was so far ahead of their build date that they still amaze the world in the 2020s. We can never give the just amount of praise to Columbia’s pilots, crews, & maintenance staff. Great job to all of you wonderful people. May God continue to bless you. Thanks again.

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3.

[@dare-er7sw]

DC9 and 10s were flying coffins

[@rubenomarbueno1134]

Por los 60' y los 70' aparecieron los sucesores del DC-3. Que hace años que no vuelan . Mientras el Douglas DC-3/C-47 esta volando .

[@migram4190]

This is one of the best videos I've seen hands down!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Thank you!

[@juanmanuelpalaciostibocha1758]

This video was filmed in my hometown Villavicencio Vanguardia airport I lived really near from there in fact I know the captain. This is amazing not all are capable to fly this machines to the jungle. Thanks for sharing.

[@markgreen2170]

how many dc3s are still flying there?

[@juanmanuelpalaciostibocha1758]

@@markgreen2170 for your surprise a lot. They're almost the only plane capable to landing innthe worst conditions in the jungle.

[@shakin-it-boss]

"We be departing shortly. The co-pilot is putting oil in number 2"

[@gerardpully762]

Thanks for the re-post. The take-off and slow altitude gain while picking up air velocity is remarkable. Plus the engines going into harmonics soon show that the mechanics know their trade very well. These fabulous birds are a pleasure to experience and just watch.

[@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447]

You Nailed it Sir!! Very Well Put!! ( Engines Going into Harmonics)!!!

[@abdelkaderanahachi5292]

​@@themtoniraniremaxbroker2447 m?😮

[@rubenomarbueno1134]

Con las hélices hidromaticas de paso variable , impulsando al DC-3/ C-47 pasando con todo entre las nubes. Las Halminton Standar reciben los 1.200 HP de los R-1830 ✈️

[@vuelor9050]

Man, this old machine still flying in some parts ofthe world.

[@emiralamsyah9668]

😄 nice video 👍 A C 47/DC - 3 and A Jeep GAZ. Unique.

[@jorgevalbuena8836]

En éstos territorios solo sobreviven las verdaderas maquinas, hechas para trabajos extremos en las condiciones más difíciles, estas imágenes son un tributo a los ingenieros y fabricantes del siglo pasado ,verdaderos genios

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

They wanted the GAZ to be transported to Villavicencio, but it didn't fit anymore.

[@hernandogarciaperez7901]

Asi es mi bella colombia. Gente sencilla trabajadora honrrada. Que. Mostruos de aviadores sin tanta mistica con volunta y el saber hacer. Ese avion. Equivale al unimog del aire. Fui pasajero de esas maquinas. Un abrazo. Felicito toda la gente de los territorios

[@MathaGoram]

"The COM panels have been updated" - glad for all the modernization that is practical for this wonderful bird. At the AA Museum, Irving, TX, there is the original model but sadly one cannot sit in the seat for obvious reasons (childhood memories from the late 50s when we routinely be given the chance at a small airfield). For the rest of us there is FlightSim. Thanks for the video.

[@DColcla]

The one at the AA Musem does allow you to enter it, sit down in the cabin, though. Anyone in the DFW area really should go at visit that museum.

[@lukutsouthwell1696]

These pilots are TRUE ‘HARD CORE’ types flying vintage WW2 aircraft if I’m not mistaken..👍😂👍🤣👍😂🙏🙏

[@fjphoto23]

An aircraft that fought in all 5 world wars.

[@tanuriodebritoramos1126]

Pôxa!.. que emoção. Retroceder no tempo e voar nessa máquina incrível. Parabéns pela postagem.

[@govindankelunair1081]

Well experienced & brave Pilot. God bless you all.

[@juanasanelli6831]

Avio que llevo elprogreso a toda America Leyendas vivas Mi admiracion a sus bravos operadores

[@anandshemjohn]

well done and congratulations this is flying...

[@danielgonzalezrubio2035]

Really this aircraft is so nice aircraft. DC-3 , Douglas Company built 11000 DC-3, flying is about 450 aircraft.

[@avalanche9026]

Unreal that cross plane was so fkng close.Incredibil. Collision

[@luispalomino5514]

Buenos recuerdos!

[@cellpat2686]

If Donald Douglas and Arthur Raymond were here today to see this they'd be impressed and elated.

[@hipolitocastromonsalve380]

Estos DC3, lo mejor que ha habido en mucho tiempo de la aviación mundial, se pueden transformar a BASLER BT 67 con motores turboelice de 5 palas y se someten a una restauracion total de carroceria, alargandola para cambiar el centro de gravedad y nivelar los pesos. Igualmente, se le hace una instalacion electrica y electrónica de hoy, cambiando la aviónica y sus controles o manometros, para tener tecnología de punta en estos aparatos que por su diseño siguen operando hasta finales de este siglo XXI. En EE UU hay una compañía que efectúa esta transformacion y ello vuelven a volar con toda la seguridad requerida hoy.

[@chamindapradeep9528]

many thanks 🙏

[@ManneckeyKhoeAob]

The pilots are so relaxed

[@bryankstutts]

I swear I don't think I can sit in there!!!!OMG

[@cellpat2686]

Iv'e also been saying that one of these will fly in Mars someday. Wouldnt surprise me a bit.

[@jorgevalbuena8836]

Genial el comentario y si estoy de acuerdo

[@user-fj4te2vp3j]

Офигеть! Это же ДУГЛАС!!!

[@bulbulbappa5976]

Nice to feel,from India

[@elmerlopezramos.3712]

Los Tractores del Aire.

[@zovijoutehmar5536]

Pilots are very brave

[@davidmann4533]

Takes a big set to go up in that plane

[@victorland4371]

Dios es primero los héroes humanos pilotos y mecánicos que es la columna principal de la sobrevivencia de esas regiones

[@josemiguelamorochoguava7477]

Que tiempos cuando viajaba a miraflores guaviare!

[@madame-rosalitaduchesse7636]

Hola pero este avion dc-3 D A K O T A es hecho para la eternidad. Yo he envolado con dc-3 y dc-4 ...son ambos sentimentos increibles sentir este maquina vintage propliner.

[@JM-tu9po]

mi pueblo natal,

[@samchs222]

If America could produce this plane many years ago, maybe columbia should try mass producing it

[@user-gk8gg1zt7l]

Excellent shot. Like me

[@timothyknight2236]

DC3 doing what a DC3 does.

[@donizetesilva1088]

Donizete Braganca pt SP Brasil ✈✈✈✈✈

[@tarikelbasan3892]

Muhteşem pilotlar, harika hizmet vermeye gayret eden harika insanlar.....

[@gustavozambranomunoz5788]

Todavía prestan un gran servicio.

[@gustavozambranomunoz5788]

Nuestro orgullo pilotos , técnicos, personal en tierra hacen grande nuestras regiones apartadas.

[@amerassi9319]

Страхотни пилоти .Класс

[@1964terrano]

My heart almost stopped what kind of airport what kind of runway ?? as if the bus arrived, unloaded the passengers and left. Under what conditions do the pilots raise the plane, they are just great🙏🙏🙏

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Miraflores, in the middle of the jungle of Colombia. Not accessible by road and then still under the control of the FARC.

[@1964terrano]

@@APVW-aviation-videos It is very dangerous for animals to cross the road, the runway is covered in mud, this is a risk, no matter how people fly, at least they built an asphalt road. I sent your video to my friends so that they could see in what conditions they fly in Colombia. the government has finally improved people's lives. I understand that your country is not so rich, the life of people is the most precious thing. I am writing to you from Azerbaijan, wishing you and your compatriots peace and prosperity 🙏🙏🙏

[@Luntik73]

Хороший самолёт, отличные лётчики 👍

[@williamazcarate3584]

También hay un Carpaty ruso al lado del avión.

[@rubenomarbueno1134]

Rusia los fabricó bajo licencia de EEUU.

[@Luntik73]

@@rubenomarbueno1134 Esto es cierto. Pero el avión soviético Li-2 era inferior al DS-3 original en algunos aspectos. Además, los motores del Li-2 tenían la mitad de vida útil.

[@user-qm6hm3yz5k]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@musakirtanete6020]

Sangat keren Pesawat nya😮😮😮😮 dan sebagainya

[@icebergdelphi]

Wooou Thanks for share this piece of gold video, can you remember me what is the year? thanks again.

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

May 10-2000.

[@williampalacio1270]

ESTOS SON LOS YEEP WILLYS DEL AIRE YO LO VOLE DE VILLAVICENCIO A MIRAFLOES FUI A COMPRAR 120 Kilos de esa vaina a las farc

[@nupagadii5834]

And kind of the Jeep vehicle is actually Russian GAZ-69......

[@javierviloria9926]

Exceiente

[@NusantaraAviation88]

😮😮...👍👍👍

[@flybyairplane3528]

My,only flight,on a DC3,was in the1970,s,it went on a check ride,r/r fromCDW,IN FAIRFIELD,NJ

[@hector9286]

what a heart

[@BobbyTunes88]

THE 9N FORD TRACTOR OF THE SKY........

[@Crazyuncle1]

“Air Columbia 253 exit bravo-er-between the puddles”.

[@rodrigomiranda3746]

Tremendoo avion..pera la pista es lodo mas lodo.muy rudimentarioo

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

If these pilots can fly the DC3, then the Airbus 380 would be a breeze for them..! lol😄😁😆🙃

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Yes, this is flying. Handlin an A380 is handling a PC.

[@jorgevalbuena8836]

De acuerdo puede pilotear lo que sea, son geniales

[@user-yu7ly3sj7y]

จอมทรหดจริงๆ

[@denilsonmassaferro9568]

Dá a impressão de que esses dois motores não vão conseguir levantar do chão todo este peso...!

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

El jeep GAZ tampoco llegó.

[@garydoub7463]

Be careful ,ATC does not keep good separation of aircraft there !

[@Kosty19]

Great airplanes, great flying! That wet muddy runway must slow the takeoff-run down like crazy. And no security belts for the passengers. Those were the days... Hope all involved are still doing well! Whats the actual status of those 2 DAks, are they still flying?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

HK3037 is stored in a bad condition, without engines at Bogota or Villavicencio as far as I know.

[@Kosty19]

@@APVW-aviation-videos Thanks for Your reply! Lets hope they keep it maintained and don't let it rot.

[@franciscovaldivia3088]

Me imajino oue devieran tene una cuadrilla para erreglar la pista aparte de correr dia a dia los riesgo

[@brunomiottojuriati9398]

Céu de Brigadeiro

[@mikedee8876]

they flew these planes in the US until the wings were ready to fall off and no pilot would dare take them up....now they have updated avionics......I guess they were wrong about the wings.

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

The only plane to replace a DC-3 is a DC-3.

[@supergranfadiytvlange618]

I think it's hard to take off during rainy seasons? Greetings from Philippines..

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Correct, plus high temperature and bad runway.

[@supergranfadiytvlange618]

@@APVW-aviation-videos Maybe the need more better plan to ensure the safety of community and passengers..

[@valeinikofff]

you've waited for so many years to post it...

[@juanmedina2820]

Ya compren uno mas NUEVO gue no da El NEGOCIO

[@camilosouda4753]

Esse avião aí tá muito pesado quase não sobe do chão

[@ericolivomartinez3674]

esto es un aéreo puerto un campo de arrozal los vuelos suicidal en colombia que respeto por la vida de los pobres y haciendo que cosa se pasó uribe 25 años según dirigiendo el estado o los cárteles del narcotrafico asi actúan todos los políticos del neoliberalismo la derecha se conoce por sus hechos donde quiera

[@elmehdiboumlic6565]

👍👍👍👍🤝🏽🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@shakin-it-boss]

This video looks older. Does anyone know if these c47s are still flying?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

I flmed it in 2000. Several are still flying worldwide.

[@user-yu7ly3sj7y]

Dagota3

[@modestoluisestelasanchez1892]

Megustaelgorjeodesusmotoreslindodemas

[@brunomiottojuriati9398]

VARIG

[@israelcharles5809]

este avión de la 1 guerra mundial parece canoa con alas😅

[@brunomiottojuriati9398]

VARIG, PANAIR

[@dsonictube]

Are these DC-3s still being used throughout Colombia today?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

They are increasingly being replaced by turbo Daks and Antonovs.

[@michaelarnold9445]

Developer of jungle Guerrilla armies

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Every flight to those places were checked by military when loaded at Villavicencio. On board wer supplies for the local people. They cannot be accessed by road.

[@macerahmat6109]

Tahun piro iki

[@carlosmatos7273]

looks like cartel aireoplan

[@sadeghsafarzadeh4728]

Which century does it belong to?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

The 20th and 21st!

[@JPDOVOO]

ISSO QUE ERA PILOTAR UM AVIAO

[@avalanche9026]

Fkng scary can’t watch this

[@Bammer2001]

Wait, what did you use to add captions directly in the video?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

With adobe premiere long time ago.

[@Bammer2001]

@@APVW-aviation-videos I was thinking something analog instead of digital. Oh, well.

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

Sorry, yes it was analog, not premiere. Sorry.

[@Bammer2001]

@@APVW-aviation-videos Thanks. There was a situation where a broadcast signal intrusion occurred in the 1990s, I think, and the perpetrator had some sort of analog device to add unauthorized text to the SMPTE color bars.

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

@@Bammer2001 I did it with my vcr.

[@modestoluisestelasanchez1892]

Ademasesacavinaescavinaseve vienasta elpiso

[@cesarjulioquimbaya301]

Ok

[@mutuuramwangi1913]

Where do they get spare parts from?

[@APVW-aviation-videos]

From old and crashed aircraft!