Aviators Season 3 - Giving the Venerable DC-3 New Life
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A preview of season three of "The Aviators" which airs across the US on PBS, in Canada on Travel+Escape and overseas on Discovery as well as online on iTunes, Hulu, and Amazon. - บันเทิง
I love the fact that Basler is replacing the original Pratt & Whitney R1830 radials with a Pratt & Whitney turbo prop. Keeping it all in the family to say the least. the DC-3 will continue indefinitely because of companies like Basler, but also because of the aircrafts tremendous strength. No DC-3 was ever lost due to structural failure, that and being a non-pressurized airframe has contributed to it remarkable long life.
I maintained a DC-3 in Alaska for 13 years, the airframe was more reliable than any of our more modern turbine engine machines, the radial engines were a different story. The Turbine conversion uses the -67 PT6 turbine, which is the highest horsepower version of that particular engine. They really need to go with something like the P&W 100 series engines, which start at 1500HP and are a newer design, that have better specific fuel consumption numbers, and the exhaust straight out the back. They also should design and install a WW2 style bomber hatch type door behind the pilots seat on the aircraft's belly, because once the aircraft is loaded with freight, the pilots don't have reasonable access to the cockpit.
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People easily mistaken these modified DC-3 as C-47.
Amongst many other aircraft, my Dad flew a lot of DC3's. I wish he could be around today to see this, he would have loved it. I wonder when demand will become so high for this amazing iconic aircraft will become so high that the Basler company start building brand new airframes. Wouldn't that be fantastic? Kudos to Basler for this project!
The DC-3 is probably the most important aircraft of all time. Calling it venerable is a gross understatement. A true legend she is.
I believe it was in the 1980's I saw an episode of NOVA on PBS titled "The plane that changed the world". Although I knew the DC3 existed prior to see that episode, it was my real introduction to the DC3, the story behind it, and the amazing history that it continues to make. It really is "The plane that changed the world".
Got to tour Basler in 8th grade for a field trip and loved it! It's amazing to see a new life given to such a beautiful airplane. I love living in Oshkosh where aviation is all around me 24/7
Incredible aircraft, they're still flown here in Alaska, and 20 years ago I was loading fish onto a DC-3 in both Dry Bay and the Tsiu River. I feel very fortunate to have had that opportunity.
Back in 1969, I had the pleasure of riding in a DC-3 operated by Eastern Airlines. I was new to air travel, only having been on a Boeing 707, up till then. A group of us had missed a connecting flight from Atlanta to Charlotte and Eastern broke out the DC-3 to get us there. It was a little unnerving at first, when it cocked at an angle for run-up before kicking straight and heading down the runway. I enjoyed it thoroughly and if I had known the history of the DC-3 and what it meant to be a passenger on one, I would have enjoyed it even more. Kudos to Basler for giving these aircraft new life, of which they have earned.
The DC-3 brings back great memories. My growing up years (1950's) was around an airport. These great planes were a common sight then and it is uplifting to see these planes being brought back with the original design intact. Bravo!
This makes make little engineers' heart grow 10 fold! Super awesome to see this passion and utilization and value the original designers created.
I would work there is a second..... if I wasn't 61 and too damn old! But talk about one tuff bird: The C-47 version is the only non-combatant aircraft in history to be awarded an official "Kill". In the Pacific during WWII a C-47 was repeatedly strafed by a Zero. And when the Zero ran out of ammo, it rammed the C-47. The Zero crashed but the C-47 continued on with severe damage and landed safely. She is one tuff bird for sure!!!!!!! Glad to see someone is breathing new life into her. Hell, she'll probably live another 80 years.
I'd give my C130 for a DC3 anyday
Funny, I was thinking the same thing 62.
YOUR ONLY AS OLD AS YOU LET YOURSELF BE.
I put in my application today! (Due to the constant badgering of my cousin who is the only female on the floor!)
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1965 Frontier Airlines RT Denver - Colorado Springs. 11 years old in the coolest bird ever. 👉🏽🙏🏻👈🏻
What a fitting tribute to a marvelous, iconic aircraft. The Japanese were retro-fitting Dart turboprops to DC-3s in the 1960s but this did not involve the comprehensive rebuilding from the last nut and bolt upwards, that Brasler Aviation lavishes upon them.
It's exactly the kind of aeroplane I'd like to charter and do a leisurely world tour with a select group of friends!
How amazing is this to see a brand new DC3 take to the air?
The first aircraft I ever flew in was a DC3, 1956. Nothing compares.
Love that tail-dragger! 1950 era flight attendants often remarked that they were flat-footed in heels due to the incline.
Flew in one as a passenger to Pensacola and back to NAAS Meridian in the early 60's for Pressure-Chamber and Ejection-Seat check-out. The Navy called them R4D's. The Navy was big on Round-Engines back in the day,as they claimed they were very dependable Engines.
Love the Basler rebuild of the world's most reliable plane...no one else does it like Basler!
We second that!
Really great air frame designs live on. Like the Beaver, single & twin Otter's originally built by DeHavilland, which are now being remanufactured by Viking Air of Canada.
I took a ride in one of these last Saturday.. it is amazing. It was very windy and we were all over the place. Very fun ride..
Nothing beats a DC-3!
Brings back some good memories. The DC-3 or C-47 was a robust air platform. Great to see that it can continue to fly with updated technology that makes it a better platform after all those years.
With 13 years of C-47 time - I still believe the main spar was built by Dominion Bridge !! What a great aircraft.
The dc3 is one of my favourite aircraft the fact that they are still relied upon to deliver goods to hostile and unforgiving environment is amazing as well as the fact that there’s a company dedicated to upgrading and manufacturing parts and updating airframes is astounding keep up the awesome work people rely on you
It's a fan fave!
Back in 1950's BEA re-engined their DC3's with RR Dart turboprops, and later replaced them with HS748's Perhaps the lack of a war to deliver extreme volume production means that the DC3 has kept to the forefront against its successors the F27, and HS 748 being the volume production models.
The C-47 version was an upgraded DC 3, essentially all Douglas did was upgraded the floor to 4 times the strength of the civilian aircraft then added a second door forward of the civilian aircraft so the army could load a keep M-38 fully equipped with everything needed to offload right into combat plus carry up to 28 troops. C-47's loaded like this for D-Day in addition to a heavy load towed gliders loaded with a jeep and another 12 or more combat loaded troops. A phenomenal aircraft and yes while they were heavily overloaded they had long grass runways in England to take off from and were still able to climb up to altitude of from 8,000 to 12,000 feet.
I’m proud to say my first ever flight was in an Air Atlantique DC3 G AMPY.
Watched this on "The Aviators"- great segment. Love this airplane and good job on the story!
Sensational video, dc-3 is a legend of aviation.
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Great job,I'm glad that the DC-3 will fly
There are DC3 flying in the jungles of Colombia!!!
These planes are still used regularly in Colombia's most isolated regions to transport cargo and passengers. I wish they were still in production, they are indestructible planes that can land pretty much anywhere.
Hey Francisco..huge Fan of the DC3..I would love to fly in one sometime next spring..any flts out of Bogota ?..I don't really care about the destination. Saludos. John
+Johnny Bugatti sr. I think you'll have to go to Villavicencio which is a city close to Bogotá, I think some local airlines there use the DC 3. You can also go to Arauca Casanare or Vichada i'm pretty sure DC 3s are still in use in those areas.
+Johnny Bugatti sr. You can go to amazonas too or Guainía the landscapes there are absolutely amazing you can find some videos of the DC 3 in use there.
Francisco. Thanks for the great info and quick reply. Have a good one.
@@elhistoriero1227 AIR COLOMBIA TE ACEPTA COMO PASAJERO .. YO VOLE CON EL cap. SAN CLEMENTE GRAN PILOTO DC-3
Man alive, do I eat this stuff up! If I was young again I would work for this outfit in a heartbeat!
Me likee!
The only replacement for a DC-3 is another DC-3.
Amen.
The US Navy called them R4Ds...
Call your doctor at lake wood and have him call CVS for more antibiotics.
Jacob Greve maybe il-14 but there are 3 flying and one of them is being arrested. So, 2 flying.
The same sentiment is displayed on the lavatory door of our C-47B named Betsy's Biscuit Bomber "The only replacement for a C-47 is another C-47". This aircraft built in 1943 has always been a military transport that served throughout WWII in North Africa and Europe culminating in it participation in the Berlin Airlift. She was sold to the Israeli's air force and had the saying in Hebrew on the door. She was bought back form Israel and restored. She makes her home at the Estrella Warbirds museum here in Paso Robles California. Her latest great flight was when she flew to England to take part in Dax, the flight to over Normandy for the 75th anniversary and returned home safely.
I love the story about the DC-2 1/2!
DC-3 is immortal💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Great job Basler Turbo
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A real fan fave!
@@TheAviatorsTV totally agreed 🙌
THANK GOD THAT SOMEONE IS BUILDING THE DC-3
What a fantastic aircraft, and it just got a whole lot better!
What isn't mentioned or lauded enough is why the resurrecting of this grande dame. The airframe is the apex of aviation construction. It is entirely rebuildable and re-certifiable. Simplistic yet built like the proverbial bridge. Capable of being re-engined to the more powerful turboprop without a major overhaul in design and complete recertification.
Some call the 747 the queen of the skies. While a graceful bird, she has a long way to go to compete with the DC 3.
Ryan James- I instantly agreed with your comment and it gave me pause to account all the reasons for doing so. The most reinforcing support to substantiate was ... that this aircraft presented itself as such a great departure and improvement from any precedent aircraft designs, as a stable, purposeful and enduring one. Considering the wonderful 747, aside from its size, had so many technology precedent 'breakthroughs' upon which its design became inevitable.
What a great company and people!. Amazing program. I have watched few documentaries over the years of DC-3s in operation in South America. I wish and hope this amazing group of people can provide those guys down south some help. Thanks for posting. God Bless.
I saw one of these Baslers do a low pass down the runway of Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto a few years ago. Impressive bird. The DC-3 is almost unique in that it has no real fatigue limit, so the airframe can essentially last forever in the absence of corrosion. This is thanks to its phenomenally strong yet light construction, and because it is unpressurised. I note that Baslers are being flown in Antarctica, even from the South Pole, for ice and climate monitoring.
I believe the only jet with the potential of similarly long life is the DC-8, and it is noteworthy that NASA has a beautiful re-engined long-range Model 72 in service as a research aircraft flying out of Armstrong FRC in Palmdale, CA. This DC-8 has been used to obtain some of the most dramatic Antarctic ice shelf pictures.
DC3s were flown down there decades ago. And in the not so distant past.
There is probably no place on earth that allows aviation the Gooney has not been. Compared with most modern planes that simply cannot go there.
Simplesmente incrivel esse DC 3 voltar a vida com novos motores e aviônica atual, a aviação é maravilhosa...
I am surprised that Basler use fibreglass instead of carbon fibre. Or do they?
thats great your not just preserving it and letting is sit. your putting it back to operational condition.
Thank goodness she was Over Engineered just think another fifteen years this aircraft designed will have been in the skies for a 100 years and still looks a aerodynamic modern looking aircraft .
Great work. I was getting nervous, I thought you stopped producing videos. I look forward to your next segment. You are going a wonderful job. You are not only representing your company but also Canada.
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Very cool! Thank you TATV :)
Best airplane ever built
Interesting movie. I love DC-3 😃
Still running as pistons in Alaska and Africa today.
Robert Gary
And Canada.
Robert Gary
Not too many big pistons in Africa- avgas is pretty scarce there. Ethiopian Airlines had Basler re-engine their DC-3s.
I saw a DC3 with RR turboprop Darts mounted on it way back in the 1950s it was very quick ,it was probably on used to test the engines on, but it was impressive to watch.
I love this channel
Aircraft mechanic dream job? I'm jealous!
So am I. Love the DC 3
Next year I am going to tech school in oshkosh for aircrafts mechanics program, I might have a chance to work at Baslers
Muy Bonito video saludos y Gracias y mucha felicidades 🛩👍🇲🇽
GREAT VIDEO
Douglas actually produced a DC-3 with major improvements in the 1950s - the Super DC-3. It was not a big success as it fell awkwardly between two sales slots - dirt-cheap ex-WWII models, & completely new design aircraft from Martin & Convair. Economics: it costs as much to manufacture an old design as a newer, better one.
Good evening to all from SE Louisiana 26 Apr 22.
747 is the queen, DC-3 is the goddess.
saw one today over carriel sur airport, chile. Loved it!!!!!!
Great pics. Great subject. Too bad I didn't get enough time to look at them. I started getting dizzy with all the brief shot changes.
me too
bill- True! I find that too common on so many of the really interesting videos that offer visual pertinence.
Great video, even greater plane.
Three DC-3 under one hanger is like finding sold gold bars in an abandoned mine!!
The new DC-3s look slick!
I keep searching for this with Basler BT-67, however, there is nothing here with that listing. Glad I was able to find it. I like this video, and flying the plane in FSX is a blast.
Good old DC-3 or C-47s flew this good old bird in the the 90s nice to fly it. Today there is still ONE flyable here in Manila Philippines.
Nice job
I love you guys
Que bueno ese amor estos aparatos en colombia los aprecian mucho ojala brinde su reponteciacion para este pais aca son aun indespensables estos bellezas de maquinas
This is like the Singer Porsche of DC3s. Funny thing the first picture I took as of a DC3 landing at the airport in Bali when I was a kid.
Awesome.
One thing for sure Is: the first dc3 to reach 100 years is to spend the rest of its life In a museum
I bet these honest DC-3 refurbishers check up every single inch with magnifying glass of this classic air star, heh! heh!
They do great work!
@@TheAviatorsTV good work, yes
Unforgetable...
DC-3 my favorite aircraft 😍
Among ours too!
It lived well past the 70s in its piston form.
Buffalo are still fly to DC three and one of them was at Normandy and they still have the old piston engines
Lovely
Buffalo Air flies on of their Basler DC-3. It’s expensive but don’t have to worry about fuel shortages
Gostei sempre de aviões.Não sou um expert mas,acho deslocados aqueles novos motores naquela fuselagem.Os originais Pratt & Whitney parece-me que,faziam melhor conjunto neste aparelho.Como antigo militar,lidei de perto com o Dakota e com o Nordatlas.Gosto muito dos videos "Os Aviadores"Obrigado desde Portugal.
I was a flight engineer on the C47s usaf in the 60s grand old aircraft
What a lovely advertisement.
The crown Vic of aircraft
My grand dad flew everything from Curtis Jenny, to Gee bees to jets. I asked him what his Favorite aircraft was.. DC-3.
That’s cool.
Read an account of a gooney bird (dc-47) flying over the hump (Himalayas) that came thru a cloud and struck a mtn top shearing off 9 feet of wing. The pilot was able to still fly the plane but was pulling hard on one side to compensate for the loss of lift on the one wing. Some one thought to wire a large spanner wrench to the yoke and he was able to fly like there was no loss of wing! I'd like to see someone do the same with pby catalina's! Laminar flow wings and turboprop's with composite blades that actuate to multiply thrust! Also turn inside to a motorhome like cabin.
I imagine we will see one of these fly in Mars someday.
awesome, flew in one, Korea to the Philippians, I think it had three seats in it, chickens sheep hay moms sons & kids.
I was sleeping it off. I was plenty loaded for that jump. 1967 "-)
The Mcbryans from the Ice pilot series should have at least one of these dc 3. They were actualy bidding on one but lost out.
They need more of these Basler BT-67's, especially with Avgas 100 getting more and more expensive. They should send their stored DC-3 Airframes to them, let them make one and "exchange" those airframes...that is probably a lot cheaper, then buying a whole new plane...
@@NFreund Yeah, thats exactly what I was thinking lmao
Just subscribed to this excellent channel. Can someone explain to me what the co-pilot is doing at 6:16 ? He turning a wheel of
some sort?
HOLA QUE VIDEO TAN GENIAL SALUDOS ....?
THE DC3 IS JUST AS UNIQUE AS THE JEEP WILLYS FROM WW2
Gorgeous, aren't they>!
Lovely aircraft. Amazing to see the rejuvenation of a classic. I love everything about the work and craftsmanship in the rebuild, except for the turbo prop cowlings which doesn't fit this aircraft. In my opinion the cowlings should have been copied from the original design. Then it would have been perfect. I believe that would be doable. Thanks for sharing.
The cowlings may be aesthetically out of touch but are more efficient. If these aircraft cannot retain a reason for being, they will cease to exist. The new cowlings and rear fairings follow much more closely an aerofoil section. The old round cowlings and the broad engine they enclosed were a rather blunt-force trauma upon any air they struck. The shorter upper and lower rounded fairings rearward streamlined the original round shape. The new longer flat fairings and cowlings are cleaner into the air and likely add some lift. Yes it is a cissy sound compared to 18 angry cylinders having at it. It is probably a lot more peaceful inside and less fatiguing on occupants with the turboprops.
I would be honerd to fly in this awesome peice of engineering
Uunreliable! I keep my fingers crossed :)
hate to say.... may be your D is unreliable, we both will be watching the flowers from below, and that planes will be still flying out there
Alfredo Arbe Probably you did not understand me :)
i love the DC-3 for its role WW2
I just subscribed to your channel.
The Wright Brothers did what? Sorry, the inventor of heavier than air flight was Sir George Cayley who did airfoil lift measurements and was flying gliders some 50 years before the Wright Brothers. You'll be telling me the first non stop transatlantic crossing was done by Lindbergh next...:)
Newark to Chicago . NYC didn't have an airport at that time .
I love to have one and start my company
I guess Buffalo Air must have missed that way of thinking, they are still flying the DC 3 with the radial engines too this day, and yes at a profit, if I'm mistaken the company owns thirteen DC 3s.
Too much intro and outro. That DC3 rebuild deserves more video time.