Video: How to Take Off and Land a DC-3

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Key Takeaways:

  • John Sessions of the Historic Flight Foundation acquired a refurbished DC-3 aircraft.
  • He received specific training from Dan Gryder on managing the critical phases of flight for the DC-3.
  • The pickup and training occurred at Sealand Aviation in Campbell River, British Columbia, and is documented in an embedded video.
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As with any airplane there are specific techniques to managing the finer points of the critical phases of flight. Historic Flight Foundation’s John Sessions got some pointers from Dan Gryder when he picked up his refurbished DC-3 at Sealand Aviation in Campbell River, British Columbia.

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