From the library....Feb 13, 2019. In preparation for my Type Rating on the Douglas C-47, I'm doing a review with DC3 instructor specialist, Frank Moss. I brought my C-47 over from Britain back in 2012 and thought it time to complete my check rides and get the rating squared away. In this clip, I get a refresher course from Frank. We go over the workings of the aircraft, review the procedures, and then go out and do some take-offs, landings and fly-bys. Come on along for the ride. | Kermit Weeks

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The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II. During the war the C-47 was used for troop transport, cargo, paratrooper, for towing gliders and military cargo parachute drops. The C-47 remained in front-line service with various military operators for many years. It was produced in approximately triple the numbers as the larger, much heavier payloa