Always crib the load while working beneath it. If the hydaulics or rigging fails, you won't be squished like a bug. Bone up on safe rigging, Kermit, so you can enjoy the flying.
Hey, guys. If you have to work under or almost under the load give yourself a chance of survival by stacking several tires, 4x4s, pallets, etc. under it to prevent it from falling completely to the ground and crushing you just in case the lifting equipment or hardware breaks. The stacks are not a means of supporting the load. I suggest a stack height of no less the 1 1/2 times the thickness of whomever is going to be under it. I do this whenever I take a wheel off my cars for maintenance. I'll just slide them under frame and lower the vehicle onto jack stands.
its funny, i'm sat here thinking i'm still young, but a year off 60 (wow where did that time go) i hate working on my knees, sat under something like this - you got the rear end dangling off the forklift, take advantage and lift the thing higher so you can work standing up, much safer, less struggling, and if you need a safety margin, shuv a pile of pallets under the tail or a 45 gal drum, just in case - always always make life simpler and certainly more comfortable
It survived Milton, but by tying the tail via the tailwheel, your "it's only a compression strut" member goes into tension if the winds try to lift the tail. To stay in compression the tail end needs to be tied down from above the strut to eliminate any negate any lift that is developed. There is not a lot of metal in the end of that strut afer the bolt hole was enlarged and the corners rounded.
Wish you could've seen the former R4D, C-47-ish, FAA, Agency (in Africa) C-117D that showed up on the ramp at MCAS El Toro back in '73. Got it in the squadron (HAMS-37) inventory (can't remember the BUNO); it was a shabby bird. Anyway, we flew it back to NAVAIRREWFAC (PAR). A few months later --> it came back as a TOTAL, lots of love resto, inside and out. Gleaming USMC livery, pristine cockpit with NOS instruments, interior, and more. That thing was a head-turner up and down the west coast. SEMPER FI!
Back in 1978 I flew in a DC-3, N711Y, belonging to Kippy duPont, owner of Summit Aviation in Middletown Delaware. We flew it to Oshkosh with my father a WW2 flight instructor. After Kippy passed away it was sold and unfortunately was the plane Ricky Nelson was in. The rest is history.
Glad to see your right arm healed up. I was afraid you were going to do an HH and become a recluse. Dave... It is good to see the work he does and that he gets around. Do not know his age but like some of us old men with 60-70 years of metal work or just hard work, he has his head bowed down with all of the weight of that knowledge. His work is fantastic. We all should vote for him to get a big raise.
It’s extremely dangerous working under the aircraft tail being supported by a fork lift. There are numerous failure scenarios when the tail will drop unexpectedly to the ground. There should be jack stands supporting the aircraft before climbing under the tail.
@@johngrantham8024 It would cost a fortune to make this bird airworthy again. Even restoring it to a degree that it can be put on display will take years and loads of money.
If there is so much work with one tail wheel, I am terrified of how much work needs to be done to fully restore this aircraft. This can only be done with the help of aviation enthusiasts and lovers. No one else would take on such work.
As you get older you lose stationary endurance, so take a kneeing pad, wear long sleeve pants and shirt, use gloves, and a hard hat, think about tools beforehand, tie your hair back, cripes Kermit, all your experience and you shouldn't be working on a lawn mower. How about some young volunteer buck, about 20 to do the grunt work. Short cuts aren't for old guys. tho you were pretty spry getting on the plane.Even your assistant was older than the plane.you got balls but low hangers don't make good chimes.
Always crib the load while working beneath it. If the hydaulics or rigging fails, you won't be squished like a bug. Bone up on safe rigging, Kermit, so you can enjoy the flying.
Hey, guys. If you have to work under or almost under the load give yourself a chance of survival by stacking several tires, 4x4s, pallets, etc. under it to prevent it from falling completely to the ground and crushing you just in case the lifting equipment or hardware breaks. The stacks are not a means of supporting the load. I suggest a stack height of no less the 1 1/2 times the thickness of whomever is going to be under it. I do this whenever I take a wheel off my cars for maintenance. I'll just slide them under frame and lower the vehicle onto jack stands.
I worry about you Kermit. Take care.
ESTOY DE ACUERDO .. KERMIT TRABAJA COMO BURRO Y ASI SE MANTIENE FUERTE, PERO DEBE CUIDARSE
The buffalo boys could work some magic I’d be sure of it ❤
I thought that they did outstanding.
Kermit, I'm rooting for you, our dreams of a DC-3 restaurant can only come true thanks to your love of aviation.
That answers my question of her destiny
its funny, i'm sat here thinking i'm still young, but a year off 60 (wow where did that time go) i hate working on my knees, sat under something like this - you got the rear end dangling off the forklift, take advantage and lift the thing higher so you can work standing up, much safer, less struggling, and if you need a safety margin, shuv a pile of pallets under the tail or a 45 gal drum, just in case - always always make life simpler and certainly more comfortable
It survived Milton, but by tying the tail via the tailwheel, your "it's only a compression strut" member goes into tension if the winds try to lift the tail. To stay in compression the tail end needs to be tied down from above the strut to eliminate any negate any lift that is developed. There is not a lot of metal in the end of that strut afer the bolt hole was enlarged and the corners rounded.
@WALTER....... TIENES RAZON . QUEDO MUY DEBIL CUANDO AGRANDARON EL ORIFICIO DEL PUNTAL
Wish you could've seen the former R4D, C-47-ish, FAA, Agency (in Africa) C-117D that showed up on the ramp at MCAS El Toro back in '73. Got it in the squadron (HAMS-37) inventory (can't remember the BUNO); it was a shabby bird. Anyway, we flew it back to NAVAIRREWFAC (PAR). A few months later --> it came back as a TOTAL, lots of love resto, inside and out. Gleaming USMC livery, pristine cockpit with NOS instruments, interior, and more. That thing was a head-turner up and down the west coast. SEMPER FI!
My Dad was a crew cheif on a C-47 in the Pacific in WWII. He told me he "flew" his plane during a tropical storm while on the field.
Thanks, Kermit!
You know you need another project! That will buff out! Be great to see a Kermie cam with the PBY
I always get a warm feeling looking at DC 3's .....As a kid I grew up with a company DC 3 in Saudi Arabia for ARAMCO and TAPLINE
Back in 1978 I flew in a DC-3, N711Y, belonging to Kippy duPont, owner of Summit Aviation in Middletown Delaware. We flew it to Oshkosh with my father a WW2 flight instructor. After Kippy passed away it was sold and unfortunately was the plane Ricky Nelson was in. The rest is history.
This is the most stressful thing I've seen since the last episode
I agree and raise ya one, where he was taking the wing bolts off. These are basic mechanical techniques that are really stumping these fellas.
Glad to see your right arm healed up. I was afraid you were going to do an HH and become a recluse.
Dave... It is good to see the work he does and that he gets around. Do not know his age but like some of us old men with 60-70 years of metal work or just hard work, he has his head bowed down with all of the weight of that knowledge. His work is fantastic. We all should vote for him to get a big raise.
The cool part is the Wizard is a wealthy man and could hire people. But he loves to work on old planes. ✈️ very cool. 😎
Looks like the last jump plane I rode in! I never jumped out of a perfectly good airplane!
Appreciate the insight into how its done, thanks for sharing.
They make little wheel jacks for moving cars around garage floors. One of those would help .
Ya right Kermit the top corners of the square tube need to be feathered or ground down. Tallow the tube to pivot
I just can't get over the condition of the wings after they were cleaned..just goes to show how tough these aircraft were...
Kermit the mechanic of Orlampa.
Nice job, young man!
Kermit - Please do an office tour. There is so much in your collection aside from aircrafts.
Never mind a flight line, with the wingless PBY and the Douglas, looks like he's started his own boneyard! Need to drag the Connie in there as well.
gettin' her ready for annual? lol
yer tail wheel looks like it might develop a bit of a shimmy
What was the alternate if the thing came down crashing in you head ? 😳
It’s extremely dangerous working under the aircraft tail being supported by a fork lift. There are numerous failure scenarios when the tail will drop unexpectedly to the ground. There should be jack stands supporting the aircraft before climbing under the tail.
What are you going to do with the Old Lady, Wizard of Orlampa?
Thanks for the video.
Nice to have it stored.
Thanks Kermit.
The retired Air Force veteran
Was always a welcome site on 4. Miss it
Is it possible that the O.S. employee who originally assembled your engine marked the new rods before taking the caps off?
Id say there's a high probability the plane is bent right there.
Brazil muito bom❤❤❤❤❤
DC-3 is giving Kermit a workout
Nice
This action is too dangerous!
Im sure i missed the comment but, Are you planning to restore this bad boy??
Went hypoxic a few minutes there from holding my breath.
Me too!
Same here.
Yup!
Will she fly again, Kermit? 🙏
Nope, corroded as hell. Lots of better ones languishing around if he wanted another flyer
@@johngrantham8024 Sad. Still, she could be cleaned up and situated somewhere where she can be appreciated.
@@johngrantham8024 It would cost a fortune to make this bird airworthy again. Even restoring it to a degree that it can be put on display will take years and loads of money.
How's your Lockheed Vega coming ?
If there is so much work with one tail wheel, I am terrified of how much work needs to be done to fully restore this aircraft. This can only be done with the help of aviation enthusiasts and lovers. No one else would take on such work.
Do you have the registration number of the DC3, I flew in one in Sudan same colours
Kermit must love that old gal. He's got big feet.
Kermit did you ever do business with frank Hill whatever happened to The airplanes on The ramp I worked for frank in the early 80s
You guys forgot to slap a strap and say "That aint goin no where". Its Rule #2-8 when securing anything with ratchet straps. Thanks for the Vid.
It looks very airworthy. LOL
What year is this DC 3
You Mean "Plane Savers" DC-3's...
Having fun yet?
where did all the decent workers go? all quit?
Pensei que seria taxiado para ser limpo
Um…..have we completely lost it?
As you get older you lose stationary endurance, so take a kneeing pad, wear long sleeve pants and shirt, use gloves, and a hard hat, think about tools beforehand, tie your hair back, cripes Kermit, all your experience and you shouldn't be working on a lawn mower. How about some young volunteer buck, about 20 to do the grunt work. Short cuts aren't for old guys. tho you were pretty spry getting on the plane.Even your assistant was older than the plane.you got balls but low hangers don't make good chimes.
Aw gee Kermit, I thought you'd be showing us a new airworthiness certificate. Oh well. So much for wishful thinking....
I can think of several times working on old British cars, when my whole day was spoiled by a simple stubborn fastener. 😡
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I would hate to work with you guys
Ya…..who engineered that = D-