Chugalug (and any other truckies on frequency),
When you've a spare moment, have a look at this:
...Antonov 12 ULTIMATE COCKPIT FLIGHT MOVIE ... - YouTube
Video for Antonov 12 ULTIMATE COCKPIT FLIGHT MOVIE: 7 Cams, Takeoff & Landing! [AirClips full flight series]▶ 41:29
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i721IEIGDsU
21 Aug 2015 - Uploaded by Air-Clips.com
On Friday July 10th 2015 the Air Clips Team has joined a flight of Ukraine Air ... Antonov 12 ULTIMATE COCKPIT FLIGHT MOVIE: 7 Cams, Takeoff & Landing! [AirClips full flight series] .... It appears that he hand flew the entire flight and that he had to horse those controls a lot, especially on landing. It's also...
The real hairy bit starts at 33.25 into the 41.29. I now have the greatest respect for you people. Was it often like this in your Hercules ?
Need a stiff dram after watching that ! (Am now quite reconciled to my Vultee Vengeance).
Cheers, Danny