I made a big mistake in this video. In the poh the speeds are listed as KIAS and on the speed dial in the aircraft is in MPH so make sure to adjust for that .
I flew 1,600 hours in DC3/C47's over 6 years & firstly this msfs Aircraft is treated way to complicated including the Cockpit provided. ( It flew like a big docile Cessna) Secondly YOU have done by far the best UA-cam video so far, well done! Now my notes: * The gear handle was like a tap for up & down & would be neutral otherwise as the gear horn switch was under it - it was locked with the small handle. * We never opened the Storm Windows & used chewing gum to stop them leaking. * The Blue Hydraulic lever had to be forward for the old Sperry Autopilot to work. * Starting procedure - I have never seen an Inertia starter - all I saw were Electric & with them you never turned on Ignition till 9 blades & mixture after start. ( Watch the old Radials on UA-cam) * Taxing - Tail Lock in at all times except turning - lock out, outside Engine plus brakes & halfway through the turn outside engine off & inside to stop the turn. * NO flaps for take-offs- there split flaps & only give drag. * The levers on the left on all DC3's I flew were Oil Shutters & used to get the oil temp up to minimum. * Nothing over 85 kts (mph?) On final approach & on landing it made the most magnificent screech from the tyres on a good one - slight forward stick if it looks like bouncing. Finally - don't make it complicated as it was docile & fun to fly unless you were in Thunderstorm & going down with METO Power near the LSA! * For take-offs Fire Hatch open & closed after T/o - V2 82 kts safety speed (mph?)
I & 4 others stepped out of single engine DH82 Tiger Moth biplanes & Cessnas etc having never flown twins, Constant Pitch props or Retractable Gear & 10 hours night flying into the DC3, * All except one DC3 Had Wright 9 cylinder Cyclone Engines (Same as the B17) & the C47 had 14 Cylinder Pratts - they were the same to operate. (These engines used 1 to 2 Gallons of oil per hour BTW) * Both engines were Supercharged but without any High Blower & as for the Cowl Flaps all DC3's in civil use in Australia had fixed Cowl Flaps. * The 4 of us trainees spent 1.5 hours together learning hour to taxi before we ever flew it. * If you want a real DC3 experience get rid of all the modern crap including the ILS as a VOR & Localiser approach or ADF was all we had - the Auto Pilot was the original Sperry hydraulic operated hence the "Blue" lever sent the left engine hydraulics to the Auto Pilot.
Props to you for making this video. I was frantically watching through while piloting on the other screen. You've just saved the lives of a bunch of silicon people who wondered why their captain got them off the ground somehow but likely couldn't keep them that way. Top video!
I did one of the new legacy flights in CO with this plane. It was a lot of fun but I didn't know what half the stuff in the plane was for. Now I know about the mod and a bit more about how to operate the plane. Thanks, awesome video!!!
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I have about 23 hours into this video with editing . It's definitely a labor of love because I doubt many people will watch it, but that's me, I give it 💯 or nothing . It's all good tho as long as it helps out someone that's all that matters . 😄
Just flew the DC-3 after the latest update and the engine performance has improved. What a difference! I did lose some power and altitude when the gear came down but it's much better. Takeoff much easier although different, the weight balance was off which I corrected. Love this plane. Another video on this would be great. I don't understand the blowers and I can't read the dial that goes with the decision height indicator. Thank you for your time in making this video.
You have done the BEST and MOST COMPLETE job of setting up and how to fly this aircraft. Been looking for your video among so many that don't do the job. Will be referencing this video for my DC-3 Ops. THANK YOU! CapnJackFltSim
Great video. One of my favorite planes although its a challenge to fly especially after takeoff. Experienced many crashes as it can stall easily. I've learned to bring the nose down until you build up speed. I do use the mod. Also, the weight balance is off so I correct it before takeoff. The smoke affect upon engine startup is in the default plane too. Also, you can lock and unlock the tailwheel which is located way down below. I bind my velocityone for that. I also find the plane suffers too much drag when you drop the gear and it sometimes can't hold it's altitude even in autopilot is on. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. But all in all, it's so fun to fly. Your video was very informative.
Thanks for the comment .. I never use the tail wheel lock I find it easier to control . And yes I have the same issue when gear comes down the plane can fall out of the sky lol.
When you mention 'blowers', I'm assuming you mean superchargers right? I'm not sure if superchargers are referred to as blowers outside the US. In the UK, the blower would be what provides air into cockpit (at least it is with cars) :) Great video btw. Will have to grab that DC-3 update mod.
Thanks for the comment yes blower is slang for supercharger lol sorry . The mod is awesome they just updated again after the video so some thing may have changed
Great video. One big issue though with that POH you're using is it references KIAH while the DC3 uses MPH on the airspeed indicator. So you're way off on speeds on your flight. Example, your climb speed of 115KIAS is 135mph, so you were way way slow on your climb out.
Your Videos no matter the topic is always fun and informative. P.S. I don't realy like the panel for the DC3 perhaps someone will make a better one for it.
Terrific, comprehensive video. Thanks. Two questions: 1) I heard you're using a Bravo Throttle Quadrant. I can use all the Auto Pilot controls on my Bravo except Vertical Speed increase and decrease. Do you have that issue? Do you know how I can get this working? It's all mapped correctly. 2) Do you lock the tailwheel for takeoff and landing?
Thanks for the comment ... I use spad for my bindings and I am using the kap140 Binding for the up and down buttons to use vertical speed. I do not lock the tailwheel but the proper procedure is to lock the tail wheel once lined up for takeoff then you need to get the tail up quickly so that you can turn for any corrections. Landing I also do not lock the tailwheel .
Really informative and well put together. Would like to mirror the flight but can’t find the fs bush trips you referenced for the 1950s airlines routes. Can you provide a link please?
We’ve been operating a DC-3 for more than thirty years. We have most of the manuals from all the sources available, and operate our aircraft in accordance with many of the recommendations. We would like to get a copy of your POH as seen in this video. Could you please advise how we could do this? Mike Falls sr, Shortstop Jet Charter, Melbourne Australia, operators of VH-OVM, ‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’. 15:26
I enjoyed the video. Need help to access the parking brake knob under the console. The trim wheel seems to get activated and I can't get low enough to access the parking knob. Any hints. Thanks
Hi, I know I'm a bit late to the party here. Thanks for the excellent DC3 Video! The Link for the POH is no longer working. Do you know any other way I could get a copy of the POH?
Thank you for your help. Maybe you can assist me. I am using the retrofit version and have downloaded the update for the Garmin 530, but the old original Garmin from Asobo still appears. In other planes, the updated Garmin does show up.
Thanks for the comment ... you need to download the dc3 enhancement mod from the marketplace . Then in the liveries you will see modern or retro or something like that pick one of the modern and now you have the 530
@@2020fsers Also last more thing, Have you encountered the GNS 530 suddenly turns off mid flight? I think this is a bug cuz everything seems to work It's still holding the set altitude but not the set waypoint and the radio still works 😅
Yeah I definitely didn’t ask the right question, was trying to figure out how to adjust desired heading for the auto pilot in heading mode. This was a great video! The DC-3 has become my favorite aircraft to fly in MSFS. Hope to see more on this plane in the future!!
Ok I don't know if this is the right answer lol but I give it a go . You need to hit the heading button on the kap 140 and most important make sure that your gyro is synced with the compass and then I use the knob on the heading bug to change heading and the autopilot follows it .oh and make sure ap is engaged
At about 33:35 you instruct me to press the UP button on the ??CAP140?? . This action does nothing when I press the UP or DOWN button. I must press the AP botton in order to then press the UP or DOWN button to change vertical climb or descent. Is this a bug, or...?
BHP stands for Brake Horse Power not base. For not being a real pilot you did a very good job on the explanation of planning. One thing that you have nothing to do with is that the rotating beacon on the field was on and it is not IFR🤣🛫
@2020 fs'ers hmmm, I cannot see how your doing this step. Can you please explain this step in more detail, this is the only thing I struggle with and it's an amazing aircraft
So.... update, I did not have the 530 mod, now I do. Upon clicking ap it flashes rol and then disappears, so I'm guessing im missing how to turn on the ap to get the aircraft to communicate with the ap (how do I do this)
I made a big mistake in this video. In the poh the speeds are listed as KIAS and on the speed dial in the aircraft is in MPH so make sure to adjust for that .
I flew 1,600 hours in DC3/C47's over 6 years & firstly this msfs Aircraft is treated way to complicated including the Cockpit provided. ( It flew like a big docile Cessna)
Secondly YOU have done by far the best UA-cam video so far, well done!
Now my notes:
* The gear handle was like a tap for up & down & would be neutral otherwise as the gear horn switch was under it - it was locked with the small handle.
* We never opened the Storm Windows & used chewing gum to stop them leaking.
* The Blue Hydraulic lever had to be forward for the old Sperry Autopilot to work.
* Starting procedure - I have never seen an Inertia starter - all I saw were Electric & with them you never turned on Ignition till 9 blades & mixture after start. ( Watch the old Radials on UA-cam)
* Taxing - Tail Lock in at all times except turning - lock out, outside Engine plus brakes & halfway through the turn outside engine off & inside to stop the turn.
* NO flaps for take-offs- there split flaps & only give drag.
* The levers on the left on all DC3's I flew were Oil Shutters & used to get the oil temp up to minimum.
* Nothing over 85 kts (mph?) On final approach & on landing it made the most magnificent screech from the tyres on a good one - slight forward stick if it looks like bouncing.
Finally - don't make it complicated as it was docile & fun to fly unless you were in Thunderstorm & going down with METO Power near the LSA!
* For take-offs Fire Hatch open & closed after T/o - V2 82 kts safety speed (mph?)
Wow thanks for the comment and all the info you provided that's amazing. Must have been a real joy to be in this aircraft I envy you .. Thanks again
I & 4 others stepped out of single engine DH82 Tiger Moth biplanes & Cessnas etc having never flown twins, Constant Pitch props or Retractable Gear & 10 hours night flying into the DC3,
* All except one DC3 Had Wright 9 cylinder Cyclone Engines (Same as the B17) & the C47 had 14 Cylinder Pratts - they were the same to operate. (These engines used 1 to 2 Gallons of oil per hour BTW)
* Both engines were Supercharged but without any High Blower & as for the Cowl Flaps all DC3's in civil use in Australia had fixed Cowl Flaps.
* The 4 of us trainees spent 1.5 hours together learning hour to taxi before we ever flew it.
* If you want a real DC3 experience get rid of all the modern crap including the ILS as a VOR & Localiser approach or ADF was all we had - the Auto Pilot was the original Sperry hydraulic operated hence the "Blue" lever sent the left engine hydraulics to the Auto Pilot.
Lots of great info thanks
Props to you for making this video. I was frantically watching through while piloting on the other screen. You've just saved the lives of a bunch of silicon people who wondered why their captain got them off the ground somehow but likely couldn't keep them that way. Top video!
Thanks for the comment . Glad you made it safely 😄
I did one of the new legacy flights in CO with this plane. It was a lot of fun but I didn't know what half the stuff in the plane was for. Now I know about the mod and a bit more about how to operate the plane. Thanks, awesome video!!!
Hey thanks for the comment. And I'm happy the video helped out.
Great video buddy. Must have taken some time to put together, so much appreciated. 👍
Thanks for the comment. Yes, I have about 23 hours into this video with editing . It's definitely a labor of love because I doubt many people will watch it, but that's me, I give it 💯 or nothing . It's all good tho as long as it helps out someone that's all that matters . 😄
Just flew the DC-3 after the latest update and the engine performance has improved. What a difference! I did lose some power and altitude when the gear came down but it's much better. Takeoff much easier although different, the weight balance was off which I corrected. Love this plane. Another video on this would be great. I don't understand the blowers and I can't read the dial that goes with the decision height indicator. Thank you for your time in making this video.
Yes I will do another video on this and try a more raw video without cuts and that may help out some viewers .
You have done the BEST and MOST COMPLETE job of setting up and how to fly this aircraft. Been looking for your video among so many that don't do the job. Will be referencing this video for my DC-3 Ops. THANK YOU! CapnJackFltSim
Thank you very much 😊 glad it helped ..
great job, been learning to fly this bucket, such fun. The POH will help a lot. Thanks for a great video.
Hey thanks for the comment 👍 it is a very fun plane with the helps of the duckworks mod that's for sure . 😀
awesome video, you went above and beyond whatever i was expecting. i learned so much, thx a lot.
Your very welcome thanks for the comment my friend 😀
One of the most iconic airplanes ever designed in my book.
I love this plane and with the mod it's just so good ill.be doing more flights in this without all the planning stuff . Thanks for the comment
Delray needs some love. A few side streets are still red brick. Fire station (1907) says Delray Fire Dept. Cute. Had like 23k people, about 1930
In the CAP 140 press the BARO button and hold it down and it will switch
Omg thank you so much it was driving me crazy lol. 🤪 thanks for the comment
Great video. One of my favorite planes although its a challenge to fly especially after takeoff. Experienced many crashes as it can stall easily. I've learned to bring the nose down until you build up speed. I do use the mod. Also, the weight balance is off so I correct it before takeoff. The smoke affect upon engine startup is in the default plane too. Also, you can lock and unlock the tailwheel which is located way down below. I bind my velocityone for that. I also find the plane suffers too much drag when you drop the gear and it sometimes can't hold it's altitude even in autopilot is on. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. But all in all, it's so fun to fly. Your video was very informative.
Thanks for the comment .. I never use the tail wheel lock I find it easier to control . And yes I have the same issue when gear comes down the plane can fall out of the sky lol.
Your not doing anything wrong, the DC3 was easy to fly & very forgiving ( I flew them for 1,600 hours).
This is the best training video I've seen for the Dc-3/C-47. Suggest you update to the current Duckworth MOD. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment.. yes I always update the mod they have done a great job.
@@2020fsers Sorry, I meant update this video. Perhaps not possible.
Oh yes I will be doing another video in the dc3 maybe in a couple weeks i have a lot of other stuff to get out first.
When you mention 'blowers', I'm assuming you mean superchargers right? I'm not sure if superchargers are referred to as blowers outside the US. In the UK, the blower would be what provides air into cockpit (at least it is with cars) :)
Great video btw. Will have to grab that DC-3 update mod.
Thanks for the comment yes blower is slang for supercharger lol sorry . The mod is awesome they just updated again after the video so some thing may have changed
This was marvelous
Thank you 😊 for the comment
Great video, thank you.
Your welcome thanks for the comment 😀
Great video. One big issue though with that POH you're using is it references KIAH while the DC3 uses MPH on the airspeed indicator. So you're way off on speeds on your flight. Example, your climb speed of 115KIAS is 135mph, so you were way way slow on your climb out.
That would be a big issue lol oops I see and or realize that thanks for pointing that out .
Your Videos no matter the topic is always fun and informative. P.S. I don't realy like the panel for the DC3 perhaps someone will make a better one for it.
Thanks for the compliment Mike ☺️
Terrific, comprehensive video. Thanks. Two questions: 1) I heard you're using a Bravo Throttle Quadrant. I can use all the Auto Pilot controls on my Bravo except Vertical Speed increase and decrease. Do you have that issue? Do you know how I can get this working? It's all mapped correctly. 2) Do you lock the tailwheel for takeoff and landing?
Thanks for the comment ... I use spad for my bindings and I am using the kap140 Binding for the up and down buttons to use vertical speed. I do not lock the tailwheel but the proper procedure is to lock the tail wheel once lined up for takeoff then you need to get the tail up quickly so that you can turn for any corrections. Landing I also do not lock the tailwheel .
Really informative and well put together. Would like to mirror the flight but can’t find the fs bush trips you referenced for the 1950s airlines routes. Can you provide a link please?
hey thanks for the comment i posted a link in the description for the flight plan click to download from my google drive.
Wait a minute...what are you doing parked in the sod? Did you take that plane off road? ;) Great vid, just found you.
Lol I slewed it a bit for a better shot .. thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed the vid.
We’ve been operating a DC-3 for more than thirty years. We have most of the manuals from all the sources available, and operate our aircraft in accordance with many of the recommendations. We would like to get a copy of your POH as seen in this video. Could you please advise how we could do this? Mike Falls sr, Shortstop Jet Charter, Melbourne Australia, operators of VH-OVM, ‘Melbourne’s Gooney Bird’. 15:26
Hey thanks for the comment . The poh I used is here pcmuseum.tripod.com/dc3/
I enjoyed the video.
Need help to access the parking brake knob under the console. The trim wheel seems to get activated and I can't get low enough to access the parking knob.
Any hints.
Thanks
Lol yes some things are hard to hit. I use an Xbox controller to adjust the camera and translate down in the cockpit and then set a custom view
Hi, I know I'm a bit late to the party here. Thanks for the excellent DC3 Video! The Link for the POH is no longer working. Do you know any other way I could get a copy of the POH?
Hey your welcome here is a new link
pcmuseum.tripod.com/dc3/
Great video indeed! POH link is dead tho... I need that POH! Pls
Thanks for the comment I will update the poh , until then here is a link for ya pcmuseum.tripod.com/dc3/
@@2020fsers thx looking forward to that link!
In the real DC-3 you MUST get the tail up in order to have directional control. And on land keep the tail up until it can no longer stay up.
Hey thanks for the comment
Just figured out how to change baro setting on garmin to inches_ hold down the baro button and it changes.
Thanks for the comment .
Awesome video. Do you have the manual link you were using.
Thanks for the comment all the links are below in the description
Thank you for your help. Maybe you can assist me. I am using the retrofit version and have downloaded the update for the Garmin 530, but the old original Garmin from Asobo still appears. In other planes, the updated Garmin does show up.
I'm not sure why that would be.
Thank you,where should I get the POH. It’s not workin your link any more. Please
pcmuseum.tripod.com/dc3/
Here you go
First time in this bird could not get the heading bug to function kept on a north heading.
Make sure to.calibrate the hsi to the compass
How did you get the GNS530 from the marketplace in the DC-3? I installed it, but it's not in the cockpit
Thanks for the comment ... you need to download the dc3 enhancement mod from the marketplace . Then in the liveries you will see modern or retro or something like that pick one of the modern and now you have the 530
@@2020fsersthank you!
Your welcome
How to enable gns530 in DC-3 ? I got installed this mod but cant see it in cocpit..
Choose a retrofit livery . And make sure you have the dc3 enchantment mod from marketplace.
Thanks for the tutorial! Anyway I'm having a problem when using the DuckWorks DC3 the AP is just not working and only giving me annoying blip sound 😥
Make sure to flip the blue handle in the middle of the cockpit. On the side wall.
@@2020fsers Damn forgot about that haha. Now the AP works like a charm! Thank you!
Your welcome
@@2020fsers Also last more thing, Have you encountered the GNS 530 suddenly turns off mid flight? I think this is a bug cuz everything seems to work It's still holding the set altitude but not the set waypoint and the radio still works 😅
@sephvillanueva8890 No I haven't had that issue and I mostly fly with the 530.
Where should I get the poh for the dc3. The link you it’s not working Thank you
check the description i updated the link
Looks like the link to the PoH is dead, or the hosting location is no longer live.
I thought i updated it here is the link sorry about that
pcmuseum.tripod.com/dc3/
@@2020fsers no problem - it happens
@ Bill Bray, sorry I did not click on "Read More" in your comment section before I opened my mouth. Apologies
It's OK thanks for the comment and the followup
How do you adjust the heading bug? I can’t seem to adjust it in the retrofit version.
The knob on the heading dial should adjust the heading
Yeah I definitely didn’t ask the right question, was trying to figure out how to adjust desired heading for the auto pilot in heading mode. This was a great video! The DC-3 has become my favorite aircraft to fly in MSFS. Hope to see more on this plane in the future!!
Ok I don't know if this is the right answer lol but I give it a go . You need to hit the heading button on the kap 140 and most important make sure that your gyro is synced with the compass and then I use the knob on the heading bug to change heading and the autopilot follows it .oh and make sure ap is engaged
At about 33:35 you instruct me to press the UP button on the ??CAP140?? . This action does nothing when I press the UP or DOWN button. I must press the AP botton in order to then press the UP or DOWN button to change vertical climb or descent. Is this a bug, or...?
The ap must be on to change the vs so maybe that was it.
I also use a kap140 mod
BHP stands for Brake Horse Power not base. For not being a real pilot you did a very good job on the explanation of planning. One thing that you have nothing to do with is that the rotating beacon on the field was on and it is not IFR🤣🛫
Hey, thanks for the comment. Brake horse power makes sense now lol thanks for the tip there .
@@2020fsers I am to offer help, not beat you up with criticism. I have been flying real airplanes for 50 years as of last Dec 7,
And I really appreciate the info I always welcome information especially if I am wrong about something that's how we get better .
Using sims vs real flying: It is like reading about sex for 30 years, but never actually having sex
How do you hide the yolk?
I think there's a switch on the panel on the left hand side.
What do I need to do to activate autopilot? I try to do it and it won’t activate
You need to move the blue lever to your right to the forward position
I am stuck, i am doing whats shown for using the HDG, however it says no and goes north
Did you sync the gauge with the compass ?
@@2020fsers yeah, put the wide over the thin, then hit HDG, and true north happens every time
No what I am saying is you need to sync that hsi gauge to the compass then you can set your heading .
@2020 fs'ers hmmm, I cannot see how your doing this step. Can you please explain this step in more detail, this is the only thing I struggle with and it's an amazing aircraft
So.... update, I did not have the 530 mod, now I do. Upon clicking ap it flashes rol and then disappears, so I'm guessing im missing how to turn on the ap to get the aircraft to communicate with the ap (how do I do this)