Alone in a DC-3! Actual In Flight Footage!

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

The DC-3 what a beautiful plane.

[@brushitoff503]

That's gotta hurt letting such a beautiful & Historical Aircraft go. I can't imagine even owning one let alone letting it go. What a gorgeous old Girl. Makes me sad from a kid who grew up around them in Australia. Cheers. Thank you Dan, Leo.

[@simon-oy6um]

Not to the scrapyard i hope but to a new loving owner 😢😊

[@glenteel4901]

We hope

[@creativeloafer9792]

My favorite type! The most photogenic airplane in existence. No bad angles. Even its shadow is gorgeous!!!! Such a workhorse too!

[@RalphIrvine]

Constellation

[@americanpatriot3638]

B-17

[@nilo70]

You Sir, Are Not Wrong !

[@Audische]

I have about 50 jumps out of a DC3 during military service, lovely old bird, thanks Dan

[@captainsalty9022]

The DC-3, one of the greatest aircraft ever conceived, built, developed and flown to renown. They are still out there, serving steadily. Got a little stick time in one years ago and marveled at how graciously it flew, handling like a Cessna 172, albeit a bit heavier in the controls. A pilot’s airplane, to be sure.

[@owinstan]

I have great childhood memories flying in DC-3s between Sucre and Cochabamba, Bolivia in the 1950s. The Bolivian airline, Lloyd Aèreo Boliviano, maintained a zero accident record year after year in those days, running these reliable and beautiful birds. Often the pilot would invite us elementary school kids into the cockpit in flight. So great to get the cockpit view again with this beautiful video!

[@nestormatos8477]

I was a passenger in a DC-3 in 1962 (I was 7) along with my entire family on the way to Little Rock, AR from Newark airport. My dad was ordered to Ft. Chaffee. My brother Nelson and I fought for the window seat to watch the exhaust blow out red-blue fire from the exhaust pipe. It was so exciting. I love the DC-3, every time I see one on U-Tube it brings back memories.

[@dabprod]

DC-3.....first plane I ever flew in back around 1949-50 out of Atlanta GA when I was six. My Dad flew it part of the flight and never had a piolet's license. What a great memory.

[@PatrickDuffy-u3s]

You're liv'n the life when you have your own DC-3 as a toy! I can't imagine the work you must have put into it. Glad there's still people around that can keep these old birds alive.

[@GaryHelmer]

Lp

[@skipwilson7626]

Always a special treat to hear just a taste of what goes on in a pilots head when they're flying an airplane. Thank you!

[@BenBicula]

I flew the DC-9 for years. You could still see the brilliance of Douglas systems engineering.

[@MrSuzuki1187]

When I flew the DC-3 1976 to 1978 in scheduled passenger ops it required 2 pilots, and for good reason. Happy to get to ride along with you Dan. and for letting relive my glory days! You are correct about not moving the throttles rapidly. Raming the throttles forward, even during taxi, can overboost the engine and create excess cylinder pressures, known a BMEP. But pulling them quickly to idle would do no harm. That said, I personally would never have flown the DC-3 single pilot. An engine failure or fire would quickly result in task saturation with only one pilot. I have had several engine failures flying the DC-3 and having a copilot read checklists and do the items on it let me concentrate of flying the airplane.

[@pfsantos007]

I like this mentality. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. An extra *capable* helping hand (two?) and set of eyes are never bad.

[@paulmurphy42]

I agree. It looks like you are the only qualified DC3 pilot who has actually answered this question here.

[@user-iw3mr2lv6f]

Nice video Dan. Sorry for your loss. But every pilot should get ready and realize when it’s time to change!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸

[@larryrobertson4099]

In the 70s, before I flew the B52 back in the states, I flew an EC47 (DC3 with war paint) out of DaNang Vietnam. Probably before the guy in this video was born. Great Job man. Great plane...

[@davidinflorida6814]

Cool! My brother flew EC-47s with the 360th TEWS out of Tan Son Nhut. When he came back he was a T-37 IP and then when he separated became a SAR pilot, first flying Hueys and then HH-3s. He said when he went to the flight deck he would always look at the manufacturer's plate and without exception every ac he flew was built before he was born. 🙂

[@sunriseboy4837]

Beautiful flight check...and not a computer to be seen...outstanding!

[@johngeorgegately7402]

DC 3 is a thing of beauty!

[@kasm10]

Best of luck Dan. Keep up doing what you do.

[@lonokolotowicz5597]

A DC 3 what a beautiful sight and then carrying a very special passenger.

[@bittebaxter8547]

What a generous bird❤

[@lmbcvt]

What a beautiful bird you will still fly many times in your mind as you enjoy wonderful memories. And you know what time it is now it's time to start lookin around!!

[@owenmerrick2377]

Its all good! Very well filmed. Great production. Great airplane. One gripe: when the DC-3 passes over the runway camera, stop the music so we can get the beauty's sound. 👍

[@The_DuMont_Network]

No film involved. Electronic cameras used. He was RECORDING, not filming.

[@owenmerrick2377]

@@The_DuMont_Network You're right; I'm old school so I meant 'very well recorded'. And edited.

[@hiflyer1168]

As a kid, I can remember Central Airlines leaving Borger TX every afternoon around 4 in a DC-3. After school I would hurry to a point that I could clearly see the plane. I'll never forget the shape of the wings as I looked at the belly of the plane as he banked to the east, headed to Woodward OK and Wichita KS. Funny story, about 10 years ago I was talking to a lady in OKC at one of the grandkids football games. She asked where I was from and when I told her I grew up in Borger TX, she told me that her dad used to fly out of there with Central. I'm sure I watched him.

[@tedburnard841]

Will miss the DC3 with Dan in the cockpit. Awesome old bird. My first flight when I was about 5 years old was in a DC3 from Adelaide, South Australia to Port Lincoln, 66 years ago!

[@briantrausch3637]

Good luck with selling the DC3. When one door closes another door opens. I can’t wait to see your next adventure. Thanks for the last ride with you.

[@Lee-rq1ek]

My father, a US Air Force officer, flew the DC-3 throughout the '50s in the states and Europe. He started out as a P47 pilot during WWII.

[@donmoore4989]

He flew C-47.

[@davidinflorida6814]

My brother was a pilot in the USAF and flew EC-47s in Vietnam doing electronic intelligence (ELINT) gathering. He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross and an Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters. Very proud of him.

[@Lee-rq1ek]

Same aircraft...along with C-54...C-45...

[@davidhames319]

So glad I got to see this iconic aircraft at the triple tree fly in last year and took a tour. This is stuff that goosebumps are made of.

[@timmccartney2367]

I was in an Air Force band in 1961-1964, we used a C-47 to haul our musical instruments and other baggage to and from musical performances.

[@Vention3]

A buddy of mine cherishes an old photo taken when he was in (what seems to be a C-5/DC3) one - as a band leader many moons back - Raphael Nunez - a true Mexican Troubadour up here in Canada for decades.. The photo was scratched & creased, so he asked me to retouch it for him.. My pleasure, as I was able to study the details inside! hehe

[@johnsandell4501]

Reminds me of jumping out of Orange's DC3. Memories 👍👍👍

[@brushitoff503]

Pulled all of my heart strings. As said, Grew up around these, Have never had the joy to fly on one let alone be the pilot. My Auntie was a Hostess & Radio Operator on them for Connellan Airways. Cheers.

[@joneis1]

Thanks for the ride along! Fantastic airmanship and familiarity with that bird!

[@thomasjacques5286]

This plane helped win WWII and then helped rebuild the world afterwards and grow civil aviation we enjoy today.

[@johnnelson7625]

Nice to see a professional pilot at his craft!

[@tobysettle8595]

Easily one of the coolest aircraft ever!! Amazing how many of these are in daily working use. I lived in Long Beach CA, and they regularly make daily air cargo flights to Catalina Island out of Long Beach airport. Always a thrill to see them and hear those Pratt & Whitneys humming! Cheers Captain!!

[@terrancestodolka4829]

Simply Beautiful...! That was one of your BEST DAN... Also did like the fact, that the actual checklist begins with glasses ON... Then 1,2,3... Great that you have been blessed for 24 years with that great plane...

[@mikedkc]

That was wonderful. What fantastic old airplane and a "mature" PIC! Loved it.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Yeh..... this video was EPIC. To be loved by aviators and non-aviators alike. Great sound track. Let's see more. It's definitely a LEGACY piece.

[@Damone7653]

My Father flew C-47's out of Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field, always a great story to tell of each flight... sure do miss him.

[@gnarlton7084]

I can't tell you how many times I flew in and out of Springfield, IL, growing up, on an Ozark Airlines DC-3.

[@roconnor01]

My all-time favourite aircraft. My uncle flew a DC-3 in the Berlin Airlift,and I had the chance to take a ride in one in the late 1980's, here in the UK. When I boarded for what was a pleasure flight, I was greeted by two flight attendants,dressed in 1940's period uniforms, and Glenn Miller's 'In the Mood' was playing over the intercom,Perfect !

[@ebayselle]

Thanks for letting me at home .Let me know next time

[@jonnybanger]

The "Floating" she does after takeoff! Putty in your hands, and knowing & loving her every quirk. Heaven really is in the sky! This made me misty eyed. Thank you for this!

[@patrickmcnabb1998]

That’s awesome. I’ll miss seeing you flying it.

[@cowboyvalley]

Been rewatching "Band of Brothers" and watching you take off in this brought tears to my eyes! Thank you Dan!

[@garycarter4297]

Great video Dan! I like watching you fly that Gooney Bird..Good luck with your future endeavors!

[@smesui1799]

Still a beautiful aircraft ! A real floater with those wings.

[@andrea19682]

Love this and made me sad for you at the same time. Thanks for letting us be with you on this flight ❤❤❤

[@michaelscott356]

What a beautiful old girl. Hopefully she will end up as a museum piece somewhere, to be enjoyed as much (almost) statically, as she was in the air. RIP, sweetheart!

[@williamkinney427]

Dan, you need to cut out the MUSIC.....I would rather hear the engines and the wind. Really spoils the otherwise nice video.......thanks!

[@spencerbisley8313]

Thanks for making this, Dan. What a treat! ❤

[@kbjerke]

Nice footage, and brings back memories. When I was working on C-47s in Timmins, (back in the late 1970s!) I always drove from the left seat, though. Thanks for the video!

[@timothymulholland7905]

I grew up in these in the 1950s and 60s in Brazil. Loved them dearly.

[@SteveTeo99]

Got to fly in one from San Juan Puerto Rico to Tortola, British Virgin Islands for a charter sailing trip in the late 70’s. All the details in the aircraft were pristine and original, which felt just like in an old movie! An amazing memory!

[@767driver]

As a pilot that got my DC-3 SIC type rating in that beauty I know it was tough to say goodbye.

[@GNashOldJazzDrummer]

What a beautiful aircraft. I was lucky enough to see it and meet you while you were in Jacksonville KCRG. Its sad to see her go. Too bad there wasnt a way to keep it in the family and let the boys carry on with the DC3. I love it.

[@Richard-co9xd]

Flew as a passenger numerous times 1964 to 1967 on the DEW line, Baffin Island, Cape Dyer, Fox 5 and Fox Main. Loved it.

[@Justindean85]

I remember growing up in the 90s and hearing the DC 3 fly over from time to time. It sounded like an empty wheelie bin being wheeled across the pavement, well it did for me as a kid 😆

[@Kevin-cc8qk]

I grew up around both prop liners and jets the DC 3 is my favorite 😉

[@Kaipeternicolas]

That was so awesome! I dream of getting to fly a DC3 someday. My dad's first airline flight was on a DC3 in eastern Germany. He was born in 1947. I was hoping to someday soon get a chance to go with him to visit you Dan and pay for the DC3 checkout. That's another reminder to never wait until it's too late.

[@gregmaggielipscomb9246]

Very good Dan, I am glad you are doing so well, after the landing mishap, God Bless you guys.

[@Dave-gf3kd]

I’m just a couple of minutes in..but this is beautifully done! Thanks!

[@geoffreymartinez7208]

Was a passenger on one of these carrying 8000 chickens between 2 Caribbean islands. The birds emit a lot of heat and that cockpit was an inferno. Once we got to 3000 feet, it cooled and the chicks quieted down. Upon arrival I personally collected four dozens eggs from those coops. Was fun but I won't do it again.

[@daverohn383]

I've watched a lot of your videos and I have to say, this was the best one so far!

[@BillCarson-g4n]

That was a great video Dan, I love the music, it was very somber and almost sad, it also shows how much you love the DC-3. Thank you for sharing this ride with us.

[@Roucasson]

The « music » is really not necessary. Let us enjoy the sound of the engines !

[@nadimirluigi139]

I concur. So many videos have their wonderful footage ruined by unnecessary and inappropriate music...

[@Bupkus68]

I’ll keep an eye out for your music-free DC-3 video as soon as you post it, director.

[@rumblethis2023]

Run up on the runway is a new one!

[@jpoconnor5744]

It is not typical, for sure. Of course, there was the one and only AN-225 which always did a run up on the runway… for 5 full minutes!

[@davidwatt7663]

Beautiful just poetry in motion 👍😊❤️

[@bawillard2578]

What an impressive pilot!!!! My gosh so nice to watch thx

[@brianb5594]

Dan, we will all miss seeing you fly that magnificent plane! Great video! I am sure part 2 coming.

[@Vention3]

whooooooaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!! My absolute FAVOURITE PLANE on the planet!!! I had the rare chance to actually fly in one as a yute from Montreal to Halifax many moons ago.. I remember having to use the backs of seats to help pull me up the isle! Too, the night prior, I watch as movie that featured an airplane that had one of it's props shear off & slice through the fuselage - when I was picking a seat - I avoided the ones in direct line with the prop. Thanks for sharing this video!!!!! I thought this was just some FLIGHT SIM footage - but was pleasantly surprised to see this is the REAL THING! Ya ever need a copilot - I'd be happy to sit-in - well at least as an enthusiastic navigator! ^_^ Awesome!

[@danmalim6919]

Flew on the DC3 from 1969 to 1970 back and forth on my way to boarding school. Beautiful plane.

[@uTube486]

I was hoping to fly W/ Dan sometime.

[@neptuneP2V7]

Beautiful Many Many thanks Dan gryder, so a lot of other happy landing to you ..good bless you ..!

[@relars52]

I only flew in one, once. I missed a connection heading home, and I had two very unattractive choices: Ground Transportation (hours of driving) or wait until morning, taking a hard plastic nap in Denver. Suddenly, something came up: a skeleton crew (pilot, co-pilot & one flight attendant) were MOVING A PLANE down to CO SPGS in the wee hours. I eagerly agreed to ride along, and wound up alone in a 1940s vintage DC-3. The seats were upholstered like an old movie theater...rivets visible up & down the walls. It took off smoothly and rapidly...we leveled off early and I could still see buildings on the dark ground in the moonlight. It reminded me of being four years old and riding in the back seat of my father's 1950 Pontiac Chieftain. I found it Charming. BTW it seemed like we only needed to roll about 200 feet, before taking off lol.

[@Davyfb75]

We have celebrated 80 years since Market Garden when these planes come into their own. I should say one of the times because DC3s are just wonderful.

[@Birddog67]

Beautiful takeoff.

[@robbflynn4325]

Top pilot. Beautiful plane.

[@markbailey6051]

Thank you Super Dan!

[@eddriver7815]

The first plane ride I ever had was in a DC 3 in1968 from Winnipeg to Gillam Manitoba I never knew the esteem that the DC 3 had in the world of flying /// I HAVE NEVER BEEM FORTUNATE ENOUGH to experience it again . The " GOONEYBIRD " with it's steep climb to the front of the plan and the wings that seemed to FLAP in the air are unforgettable . I wish I could do one more flight . You wouldn't believe how many are still flying around the world . what a great contribution to the world of flight ... THANKS

[@dphillips4351]

Mom was a riveter on the D.C. 3 and loved it even though she never flew.❤❤

[@1943L]

Lovely old aeroplane. I flew from the UK to Guernsey back in the 50s in one of these.

[@harrycraviotto2375]

Enjoy your ride, great adventures to you and your young men!

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello Dan, Where I worked as a Paramedic "Williston lake BC" We did most of our medivacs in a single pilot DC3. I trusted our Pilot and the old tail dragger. I'm sorry you have to hang up and let her go. For every story both good and bad, there is an ending. Happened to me too, so all that's left to say is "Thank you for your service".

[@pilotguy2fy]

Gonna miss seeing her at the field😔🫡

[@MrSuzuki1187]

At :28 seconds into this video, note the ridge extending from the trailing edge to the leading edge of the left wing. That ridge is a cover for the 328 machine bolts that attach the outer wing panel to the wing center section. The DC-3 does not have a wing tip to wing tip spar and these bolts are the substitute. Because the DC-3 does not have a wing spar, it is only certified for a .75 negative Gs.

[@hotrodray6802]

Don't do outside loops

[@JB-kl4sn]

Awesome video! Thanks, DG!

[@ctwalston1565]

I still can't believe ya sold her! Hopefully, the new owner will grant you visitation!

[@randomness9876]

Not so " itty-bitty" anymore. Great job growing the channel. Better yet....AQP! And yes, the DC-3 is a beautiful aircraft. Maybe thinkin something with 4 engines?? Keep up the good work,and fighting the good fight. Thanks.

[@J.G.arspoetica]

Thank You so much! Have you got more of that footage? THX 4 letting the brain control coming out right through the mouth of THE MAN in charge! 🙏💪👍

[@pcairbum]

The outside the aircraft video looks almost like flight sim until you see Dan inside, I hope flight sims add a Dan lookalike to the simulation as a tribute to Dan.

[@briand3837]

You make it look effortless!!

[@williamSmith-fv5hi]

Perfect ending. Blessings🙂

[@charlesf4493]

Very impressive. Very beautiful.

[@meme-pv3lx]

I had my first flight on a DC3 in 1950. I love this plane.

[@johnfaulkner6776]

I used to go to school on one of these beauties! Before you scoff. I was at a boarding school in Auckland and my parents lived in Havelock North. So the trips were beginning and end of terms. Napier had the airport just down the road and it was grass field.

[@WhisperJetAmerica]

A fitting tribute to a girl that always treated you right. She'll miss you, too.

[@sandyb6059]

This breaks my heart 😢💔

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

In my home, Denmark, The Danish Airforce operated a DC3/C48, also for The Royal Family. For years after its replacement it was on a loan to a local Car Importer, keeping it flying as a Business Plane in its original colour and markings, but which sadly went broke! So now it is flown by a number of "Friends" keeping it flying also to be Hired. They had to replace the newest Engine with the help of several Foundations. It allso participated in the "A Bridge too far" Film! Finn. Denmark

[@topfuelfan]

You have to admit.. This is a great video.👍

[@dj33036]

My father piloted a DC-3 in the Berlin Airlift.

[@lis819]

Wow…what a memory!

[@jeremyfarley423]

Hey Dan! I received my checkride November 29, 2022 at AMS airport. I live up near War Hill Park, which is about 7nm NW of KGVL, and I fly out of Lawrenceville (KLZU) and typically practice with a friend and fellow pilot at Jackson (KJCA). When I saw you were flying at Speedway, I finally felt compelled to try introduce myself to you. Hope you see this and I wish you and your friends a full recovery!

[@ProbableCause-DanGryder]

Great! Say hi whenever you’re around!

[@brians7594]

Beautiful footage, looking forward to the docu. Has to be hard to give her up.