Isn't that sound wonderful?!!! My first flight (about age 8) was in a converted surplus C47 into a passenger plane (c.1958). The airline used to fly into our small town airport and leave one engine running while passengers unloaded and loaded onto her. That sound still makes me smile 62 years later.
I had the similar experience, about the same age. Trans Texas Airways war surplus Gooney Birds. A number of years later I was told that TTA aircraft always had one engine that was Blueprint Spec Primo A Number One. The other one ran pretty good. Flew from Houston Hobby (HOU) to College Station (CLL). Last time I flew one was about 1982 or so from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA). I remember the long uphill walk to get to seat 1-A.
Both the DC-3 and the C-47, which are nearly the same airplane albeit the DC-3 is a commercial airliner and the C-47 is a military transport, are my two favorite aircraft ever!
There is NOTHING that looks, sounds or performs like a round engine. If it is on a Sopwith Camel, a Wildcat, a Corsair or all the way up to a B-29 or Lockeed Super Connie they all sound beautiful. Too bad they will be gone soon.
Actually, turbofan engines are quite expensive for short distances, old engines are more fuel-efficient so they're most likely going to be arround for quite some time.
Na década de 80, no Aeroclube de Fortaleza, que fica no estado do Ceará, no Brasil, tinha dois desses aí sucateados, daí veio um asiático consertou os dois e levou embora...
We had the DC3 version, go's Nothing quite like it when you slide the window open, holler clear, hear the whir whir whir, pop, whir whir some more than the rumble of the engine catching, then poof pop, the rumble continues as the engine catches. No, its not over there's a 2nd one to lite off. Great and thanks for the memory reminder
C47 skytrain/DC3, some are still being flown in 3rd countries. the work horse of the military at one time, now that is the job of the C-130. both great aircraft.
Absolutely beautiful. However, not very different to getting our 1970 Cortina started on a cold morning... Lots of spluttering and smoke, and choking off. Very much a hit and miss affair. But when she's nicely warmed up, she'll go like hell all day.
Some detais show that's not an early version of C-47,but the color squeme. The plane in the video,actually has C-54 engines and an updated radome nose and windscreen. Although I enjoyed the video.
@LukeTV Incorrect. The generators and pre-oilers are built into the aircraft. The cart is merely a little carrier vehicle for a battery pack. For an example without the little cart see this video: ua-cam.com/video/35FTmdBmdl4/v-deo.html
That is the way to start a radial engine, you never start it with the mags on. The engines in that plane are Wright Cyclones. You should turn them 9 blades before you think about them starting.
Why do aircraft engines, especially radials, sound so bloody awful when they first start up cold? That doesn't exactly inspire my confidence boarding one for a long over water flight, even more so if it's single engined 🤔
DC-3 is the civilian model. C-47 is the military version that is slighty modified to meet the military's needs, such as more powerful engines and they had a metal floor etc.
I was actually the owner of the airplane previously. I cannot remember since we had 2 of them I would have to look on the paperwork, but it is either a C49 or C53. It has the big Wright Cyclones on it as well.
I just saw the video on here, I have been looking for this airplane for some time now. It was sold without my permission and I am trying to figure out how to deal with it
It could have flown the day before this video was made, radial engines just about all smoke after a cold start because engine oil settles to the lower cylinders when they sit long enough to get cold.
Cold radial start-up...who doesn't love the Sound of Victory!
Paula White, perhaps?
Beautiful plane - such a classic design.
Love the tiny battery van.
I love the strobe effect when engine RPM matches video frame speed and freezes the movement!
Just love the grumpy sound of these engines on startup... beautiful
Even in olive drab colors, still the most beautiful airplane ever!
Sure takes them a while on a cold rainy day. Wonderful old airplane.
Thats the way to protect an engine. Low RPM, rich fuel , 10 to 15 spins before starting, getting oil temp and press up.
Nothing like the sound of a piston pounder
Isn't that sound wonderful?!!! My first flight (about age 8) was in a converted surplus C47 into a passenger plane (c.1958). The airline used to fly into our small town airport and leave one engine running while passengers unloaded and loaded onto her. That sound still makes me smile 62 years later.
Yes it is an amazing sound. Like a song.. she is singing to us. She is ready to fly!!! She wants to fly so badly!
I had the similar experience, about the same age. Trans Texas Airways war surplus Gooney Birds. A number of years later I was told that TTA aircraft always had one engine that was Blueprint Spec Primo A Number One. The other one ran pretty good. Flew from Houston Hobby (HOU) to College Station (CLL). Last time I flew one was about 1982 or so from Key West (EYW) to Miami (MIA). I remember the long uphill walk to get to seat 1-A.
Always did love the sound of a Radial engine firing up!
Beauty still! I just cant believe people used to fly in them or any plane built before the 1950's.
But they really did though . Cant believe walt dismal didnt crash in a uk comet
0:20 sounds like a slant six, struggling to turn over.
After….. nothing sounds like a cold radial engine sputtering to life, gotta love it.
The thunderous thumping sound of freedom!
Of course
I love that original military paint.
Wow! Sounds like a 1962 Chevy inline 6 starting up!
Both the DC-3 and the C-47, which are nearly the same airplane albeit the DC-3 is a commercial airliner and the C-47 is a military transport, are my two favorite aircraft ever!
This reminds me the movie "the flight of the Phoenix", with the late Hardy Krüger
Good thing it didn’t have to take off in a hurry
Well, as I see it, the bird looks it's best in OD & invasion stripes...it is music to listen to those engines crank & fire up! Just wonderful!
Great video..........................Excellent work.
I love the smell of LL100 in the morning!
There is NOTHING that looks, sounds or performs like a round engine. If it is on a Sopwith Camel, a Wildcat, a Corsair or all the way up to a B-29 or Lockeed Super Connie they all sound beautiful. Too bad they will be gone soon.
Luckily the people who keep aircraft like this around take great care, we just need more people looking after more planes.
Actually, turbofan engines are quite expensive for short distances, old engines are more fuel-efficient so they're most likely going to be arround for quite some time.
dont forget the Spad 13 flown by Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker in WW1
Na década de 80, no Aeroclube de Fortaleza, que fica no estado do Ceará, no Brasil, tinha dois desses aí sucateados, daí veio um asiático consertou os dois e levou embora...
We had the DC3 version, go's Nothing quite like it when you slide the window open, holler clear, hear the whir whir whir, pop, whir whir some more than the rumble of the engine catching, then poof pop, the rumble continues as the engine catches. No, its not over there's a 2nd one to lite off. Great and thanks for the memory reminder
C47 skytrain/DC3, some are still being flown in 3rd countries. the work horse of the military at one time, now that is the job of the C-130. both great aircraft.
We had one of these type air craft when I was stationed at the Naval Air Facility Sigonella Sicily petty officer first class David h lashley
Wonderful sound.
I love the sound too
CAnnot get enough! Sounds like a hotrod
Imagine being in the cockpit, vibrations must have been overpowering!!
Awesome!
Been seeing this one flying a Lot lately. I live about a mile from Meacham airport
Are you talking of Meacham Field, Tx?
There was a great BBQ place just up north of there?
Was it Red's?
@@devilliers123 yes
@@jimwest1967 we used to go over to Oliver's farm to the west, a grass strip, rent the j3 @$8 hour......, 1979
It seems like poor old engine number two really didn't want to wake up.
Technically it's a DC-3. C-47s had a B-29-type nose.
?? The B-29 nose was all plexiglass, nothing like the DC-3/C-47
Ahhhhhhh the sounds........music.
Love radial engines.
damn, if you listen, the machine almost is going, "make a click, make a click,..' fantastic.
starting on .48
sorry.29 it starts
Awesome
Absolutely beautiful.
However, not very different to getting our 1970 Cortina started on a cold morning... Lots of spluttering and smoke, and choking off. Very much a hit and miss affair. But when she's nicely warmed up, she'll go like hell all day.
At 1:40 there is a man in short sleeves so it can’t be that cold.
This is Texas, anything below 50 is considered cold
They'll never catch on......
what a sexy bird
Would this be avaliable to license, please contact me for more information to discuss. Thanks, Elizabeth
Some detais show that's not an early version of C-47,but the color squeme. The plane in the video,actually has C-54 engines and an updated radome nose and windscreen. Although I enjoyed the video.
Claudio R2000's instead of R1830's? Is there an STC for that or is this aircraft experimental?
it's Southern Cross
،Engine Sound 😆
what is that thing connected to the aircraft ?
Simplified Maya it’s a battery cart
@LukeTV Incorrect. The generators and pre-oilers are built into the aircraft. The cart is merely a little carrier vehicle for a battery pack. For an example without the little cart see this video: ua-cam.com/video/35FTmdBmdl4/v-deo.html
Dakota😍
I wonder if they started any easier when they were new?
Engines are canned after they have x amount of hours ran on their key structural components, I doubt many ww2 served engines are still running today.
@@Blackstarr223
Well yes, duh..😎 At my age when I was born these planes weren't 20 yet.
Probably not. But once they started, they just ran and ran and ra.........etc.
That is the way to start a radial engine, you never start it with the mags on. The engines in that plane are Wright Cyclones. You should turn them 9 blades before you think about them starting.
Keep the mixture right .. I’ll fire up
Why do aircraft engines, especially radials, sound so bloody awful when they first start up cold? That doesn't exactly inspire my confidence boarding one for a long over water flight, even more so if it's single engined 🤔
It's the nature of the beast...
我在 6 、7 十年前（ 當時我 8、9歲 ）曾經在地面上，在修護員協助下 過發動C-47 ！
🇧🇷🇧🇷👁️👁️🇧🇷🇧🇷waau!
Here is a video of a landing ua-cam.com/video/GyqYjYRCrOM/v-deo.html
我記得好像發動引擎 不需那麼久欸！（ 是不是 因爲飛機太老囉！）
It was pretty cold that morning, that was probably most of it
Don't you mean Dc-3
DC-3 is the civilian model. C-47 is the military version that is slighty modified to meet the military's needs, such as more powerful engines and they had a metal floor etc.
I was actually the owner of the airplane previously. I cannot remember since we had 2 of them I would have to look on the paperwork, but it is either a C49 or C53. It has the big Wright Cyclones on it as well.
@@lemons1618 I didn't actually thing someone would reply to my year old comment
I just saw the video on here, I have been looking for this airplane for some time now. It was sold without my permission and I am trying to figure out how to deal with it
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"ACHO QUE ELI PASSOU MUITO TEMPO SEM VÔOA FUMAÇOU MUITO PRA LIGA RSRS
It could have flown the day before this video was made, radial engines just about all smoke after a cold start because engine oil settles to the lower cylinders when they sit long enough to get cold.
QUE HORRIBLE SONIDO DEL MOTOR PARECIERA QUE FUERA A CARBURO
Éso es de cada quien, yo creo que suena genial
Amateurs!
En qué país está ese aeropuerto ?