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Spin Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Nice find, thanks Ian. I enjoyed seeing the Ju-52 in the opening sequence as well, I have very fond memories of a ride in the back of that and of being able to wind the cabin window down like an old motor car. Not a single photo unfortunately, my camera was stolen before I even had the film developed:crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 This might seem far from Rec flying, but we are all pilots. The DC-4 has very slow roll rates and is an aircraft weighing 72,000 lbs with manual controls. ( muscle power only). Only the undercarriage ,cowl gills,. brakes and nosewheel steering are hydraulic. It's a beautiful airframe and I have never seen one do this sort of routine before. A creditable bit of piloting, though somewhat illegal and outside of the aircrafts design envelope. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Certainly pushing the envelope, although probably mild in comparison to some of the manouvering those aircraft were subject to when there were missiles and other unfriendly objects in the air! I don't think the two engine pass was ops normal, but I've seen only slightly more restrained displays on several occasions. Nothing quite like a quartet of large radials......:thumb_up: I'll have to go looking for some of my own video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 They will fly on TWO engines. The silly bu**ers used to practice with two failing on one side on take -off when I started on them. As if that was ever likely to happen. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick-p Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Well to me he wasn't mucking around he certainly put on a good display, nice film clip Ian, thanks. Rick-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick-p Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Very impressive bit of airwork in a DC4 particularly the fly past on a couple of engines only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick-p Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 The big loop at the end really hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 They're a great aircraft rick-p. Douglas knew how to build them, back then. One I flew had 72,000hrs TTIS and no airframe problems. That would have to be some kind of record. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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