My Aunt & Uncle are thinking of buying a DC-3

"Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager" (Nighthawkwill7) 04/29/2014 at 13:07 • Filed to: Planelopnik

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My aunt has recently restarted a shipping company she used to own (health issues came up in the early 2000's but they've since been solved) for flying cargo all around the Caribbean and they have already partnered up with the operator of a Convair 240 and 440. I am excite.

HammerheadFistpunch > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:08

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I don't even know how to respond to something like this...other than

Oppo wrap and plane rides for all!

Big Bubba Ray > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:09

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THAT'S SO FUCKING COOL!

SPNKiX > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:10

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submarines are a better way to move ...product.

505Turbeaux > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:11

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well, you know, why the hell not? Your Oppo duties may increase, like being in the presence of that thing all the time to take pictures

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:12

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Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > HammerheadFistpunch 04/29/2014 at 13:13

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Welcome to Oppo Airlines, rolling will begin shortly.

For Sweden > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:14

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Considering the maintenance costs on old radial engines, this is a bold move. Though it's an understandable one given the state of Caribbean airfields. Where do they plan on finding DC-3 rated pilots?

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > 505Turbeaux 04/29/2014 at 13:14

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Full DC-3 photographer, I can dig it.

deekster_caddy > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:14

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Definitely don't watch this video, then.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/440824

(old school Shatner!)

edit - your lead pic made me think of this, not sure if it's actually the same plane.

Frank Grimes > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:15

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Can I have jorb? I have qualities.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > SPNKiX 04/29/2014 at 13:15

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I suppose

>.>

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f86sabre > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:15

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Hey, I know that DC-3!

If they are serious I would consider one of the turboprop modded planes. Zero timed airframes, better power and easier on fuel.

http://www.baslerturbo.com/

Chris Clarke > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:15

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We're working with a customer who flies a Convair 340. I think we must require rides for all employees to continue working together.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > For Sweden 04/29/2014 at 13:17

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One of the Convair pilots is already type rated for the DC-3 and my uncle would receive training to get rated as well. He has just over 5,000 hours of flight time including 1,200 in Cessna Caravan and Britten-Norman Islanders.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Chris Clarke 04/29/2014 at 13:19

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That's a beauty and yes, rides are a must!

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > f86sabre 04/29/2014 at 13:21

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My uncle mentioned something about looking into planes with the turboprop conversion since he already mentioned how much maintenance goes into their partner's Convairs. The engines on the 240 are being overhauled as we speak.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Frank Grimes 04/29/2014 at 13:21

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You have qualities?? SOLD

For Sweden > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:24

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If you have an opportunity; I'd love to see a write-up about the SMS framework that a DC-3 operation uses.

I swear I don't work for the ICAO.

merlyn11a > f86sabre 04/29/2014 at 13:30

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Beat me to it; I'd do this too, better load capacity / fuel usage / cost. All round win....Otherwise, a Dehavilland Caribou or better yet, a Buffalo or would be an excellent buy if you can find one with the right # of hours left.

f86sabre > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:34

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Hey, if you are passing them out I once evaluated a loose tail wheel steering joint for repair (maybe even on the DC-3 you pictured). After talking with the mechanic I stood up and gave the next several parts of linkage a wiggle. Every joint in that thing was loose. He said it was normal. I told him probably didn't need to worry about the tail wheel then. I also gave them a fastener sub for a hi-lok (fancy bolt) on the wing spar. Makes me an expert DC-3 engineer.

MonkeePuzzle > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:44

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did someone say Oppo Airlines?

Spoon II > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager 04/29/2014 at 13:51

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That's 100% awesome. Or, and I'm so glad I can use this image with such frequency, maybe you can slowly become this...

Jayhawk Jake > f86sabre 04/29/2014 at 16:27

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I'm recommending this post just for calling a hi-lok a 'fancy bolt'

It made me chuckle for no reason at all

f86sabre > Jayhawk Jake 04/29/2014 at 16:49

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You get a recommendation for knowing what a hi-lok is.

Jayhawk Jake > f86sabre 04/29/2014 at 18:25

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I've installed a few!

Bad Idea Hat > f86sabre 04/30/2014 at 09:12

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Oh good lord the Basler turbos are freaking awesome. They're going to end up giving the DC-3 life beyond a century with those builds.

Bad Idea Hat > f86sabre 04/30/2014 at 09:14

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Someone once told me that if the military used them in numbers during WW2, then they were rugged enough and easily maintained enough to operate anywhere. I'm sure there are a few exceptions to the rule, but one has to remember that the people they had maintaining aircraft in the war were about a year removed from unsnapping their first bra in a hayloft in Nebraska.