The Dodson DC3
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The Dodson DC3
Like so many, I have sought and failed to find any economic alternative to the DC3.
We need an airplane capable of taking 10/12 people plus a ton of foods and freight about 400 miles into the wilderness on a regular basis.
Just came across a PT6 conversion called a Dodson DC3.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of this particular conversion please?
We need an airplane capable of taking 10/12 people plus a ton of foods and freight about 400 miles into the wilderness on a regular basis.
Just came across a PT6 conversion called a Dodson DC3.
Does anyone have any first hand experience of this particular conversion please?
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DODSON
If memory serves, the Dodson 3 is based on the turbine modification designed by Earl Schaeffer in Waco, Texas. A good bush a/c, but the crew have to know what they doing. It is not a piston 3 anymore.
Another turbine conversion is the Bassler, which I believe is very good, but have never personally flown it
Another turbine conversion is the Bassler, which I believe is very good, but have never personally flown it
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It is extraordinary that such a venerable aeroplane should be chosen for a very professional conversion like the Dodson. 
My Brother-in-law and I are the same age and when my nephew - one of his sons - went to the CAA to have his licence endorsed with a DC-3 (P&W version) entitlement, the official observed that the Dak' was; "a bit older than you!"
Nephew says; "Older than me? It's older than my Dad!"
'It' at the time was a 1942 ex C47 with all its original instruments. 
Roger.
My Brother-in-law and I are the same age and when my nephew - one of his sons - went to the CAA to have his licence endorsed with a DC-3 (P&W version) entitlement, the official observed that the Dak' was; "a bit older than you!"Nephew says; "Older than me? It's older than my Dad!"
'It' at the time was a 1942 ex C47 with all its original instruments. Roger.
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Pharkmi, an entire web site designed from the ground up to be invisible to search engines and humans. Someone needs a serious thwack with a cluestick.
