DC3 Operations
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I flew DC-3s in Alaska for the fish haul season some years ago.(September was the Silver season if I remember correctly)
Also flew the old Gooney Birds in the Virgin Islands: Aero Virgin Island. (Out of bussines after a hurrican hit some years ago)
Also flew 'em for Virgin Island International
Airways. (Out of Bussines) and for Virgin Air.
(Now called Air St. Thomas, they are still operating, but think the 3 is gone)
Good luck, great plane.
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Men, this is no drill...
Also flew the old Gooney Birds in the Virgin Islands: Aero Virgin Island. (Out of bussines after a hurrican hit some years ago)
Also flew 'em for Virgin Island International
Airways. (Out of Bussines) and for Virgin Air.
(Now called Air St. Thomas, they are still operating, but think the 3 is gone)
Good luck, great plane.
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Men, this is no drill...
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A couple of them are still flying in Canada, you can make a search somewhere in
www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/
And find those operators still using DC-3's
[This message has been edited by ehwatezedoing (edited 11 February 2001).]
www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/
And find those operators still using DC-3's
[This message has been edited by ehwatezedoing (edited 11 February 2001).]
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Is Basler Aviation still going at Oshkosh?
I think they may have ceased the DC-3 turbo conversions after Warren Basler was killed but the FBO would be a great source of information - Warren and his team knew everything worth knowing about DC-3 operations world wide.
I think they may have ceased the DC-3 turbo conversions after Warren Basler was killed but the FBO would be a great source of information - Warren and his team knew everything worth knowing about DC-3 operations world wide.
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Basler are still going strong, operating both straight DC3's and turboprops. Their website http://www.baslerturbo.com . I'm driving one of their turbo's in Brazil at the moment, a great machine, but doesn't sound the same.
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That's great to hear Sheepster - I was very concerned that the tragic mid-air may have brought Warren's dream to an end. I had the priviledge of a tour around the Basler facility back in 1993 - very impressive and a great bunch of guys.
When I was in Oshkosh the newly-restored Sunderland was parked on the lake - anyone know if she is still there?
When I was in Oshkosh the newly-restored Sunderland was parked on the lake - anyone know if she is still there?