Originally Posted by
txag737
Have no clue about DC-3s. Wing looked really clean for takeoff--do they have/use flaps for takeoff?
Fair question,
txag737. Flapless take-off is the normal technique, although I believe there is a short-field technique using one-quarter flap.
Good news that, to infer from the operator's statement, the two detained in hospital are in reasonable shape.