Change of Plans for Mass DC-3 flight

The Last Time organization will not arrive at EAA AirVenture this year as a mass formation of Douglas DC-3 aircraft,
EAA officials have indicated. Instead, an EAA-organized mass formation called Max Effort will take place July 27.
(AirVenture runs from July 26 to Aug. 1.)

The Last Time celebration will continue and will include a mass formation at Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill.
After the celebration is complete, it is hoped many of the participating aircraft will individually fly to Oshkosh.
An EAA official said they have confirmations from many DC-3 operators, including those not attending the Rock Falls celebration, who will attend AirVenture this year.

It is the seventy-fifth anniversary of the DC-3.

'Flying the DC-3' Webinar

Don't Miss the 'Flying the DC-3' Webinar

• Wednesday, June 9: Flying the DC-3 with Ron Alexander
  Webinars begin at 7 p.m. CDT. More Webinars are added frequently. To view a complete and up-to-date list of all EAA Webinars, visit webinars page.
  Ron Alexander, DC-3 owner and retired Delta captain, will provide a history of the DC-3 along with flying characteristics summary. He also has been involved in antique and experimental aviation for over 30 years. He began Alexander Aeroplane Company in 1979 which was later sold to Aircraft Spruce and Specialty, and the SportAir Workshop program which has since become the EAA SportAir Workshops. He currently owns a composite repair facility and also owns and flies several antique airplanes including a DC-3.

'MAX EFFORT' APPLIED TO HUGE DC-3 ACTIVITIES AT OSHKOSH
More elements to the huge DC-3 75th anniversary celebration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh have been added this week, creating more opportunities to enjoy a unique gathering of these aircraft at "Aviation's Family Reunion." The latest addition is a DC-3 and C-47 "Max-Effort Day" on Tuesday, July 27, that will include formation flights and aerial displays from all DC-3 aircraft that wish to be flown that day. That includes groups of the aircraft type in both airline and military configurations, plus others. This activity will give more aircraft the opportunity to participate above the previously scheduled mass arrival on Monday, July 26. Read more

Dakota/DC-3 Flight in South Africa

 

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This journey might interest your DC-3 Fans:

I have been given the privilege of marketing the following spectacular journey on the Dakota DC-3 – it is an adventure of a life time.  Should you require any further information either on the aircraft or on the famous South African pilot Captain Flippie Vermeulen 

BERNADETTE NICKOL
International Sales Director
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Cell: 083 297 1676
South Africa

A New Book about the DC-3 in operation today

http://angelflight44.com/

History is filled with stories of adventure.
This account, however, also includes the unmistakable presence of the hand of God. Angel Flight 44: The True Story of Two Dedicated Pilots, a 60-Year-Old DC-3, and the Amazing Hurricane Katrina Mission That Birthed a New Aviation Ministry

(This book is available in both hardback and paperback editions. Purchase your copy today at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.)

This true story is a book born out of supernatural flight missions that saved countless lives by the grace of God. Not to be confused with the pre-existing Angel Flight medical air transportation organizations, the new Angel Flight 44 ministry revealed in these pages has its own unique mission, and a most miraculous beginning. The miraculous adventure of humanitarian relief that pilot Glen Hyde and copilot Denny Ghiringhelli experienced is a remarkable tale of mercy in the face of catastrophe, and the love of God expressed through His supernatural intervention. Two world-renowned ministries partnered with a veteran aviator and his Douglas Super DC-3, an American Airlines 767 captain, numerous companies, and a storm-wearied pastor in Slidell, Louisiana, to obey a call from God to help hurting people. However, this relief mission not only saved many hurricane victims, it forever changed the lives of the people who conducted it. The numerous testimonies of this adventure have already profoundly impacted the thousands who have heard them. Now that they are collected within this book, these stories should similarly impact you.

Help support the fine work of these folks…”Bear”

Salute To Veterans

DAV Magazine (the official voice of the disabled American Veterans) May/June 2010 issue. (page 20) Has a great interview with EAA President Paul Poberezny about the AirVenture 2010 AND THE 75TH Anniversary of the DC-3/C-47/Dakota/R4D/LI2…

Flagship NC17334

Flagship Detroit NC17334… SportAviation  Vol.59 No.5 / May 2010
page 104
Has a great article by Lauran Paine, Jr. Called “The Lovable Gooney Bird”

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This Aircraft will be among the DC-3’s at Airventure Oshkosh 2010

L Bird Movie submitted to Film Festival

I wanted to let you know that the L Bird movie was accepted into the GI Film Festival in Washington DC.
It is set for viewing on Saturday May 15th at 10am.
The address for the Festival is
Carnegie Institution of Washington
• 1530 P Street NW •
Washington, DC 20005
Phone +1-202-387-6400
Our representative (ILPA) in that area will attend on our behalf and it would be nice if we could get any local L Bird fans to also attend.
If you know anyone that lives out that way please pass a long the info.
thanks
Here is a link to the festival.
http://www.gifilmfestival.com/film.htm

(A L Bird is a very light (Piper J-3 type) aircraft used to ferry personnel, and bring wounded so that the C-47/Dakota could air lift the patients to hospitals… in the rear area… they were code named “Grasshopper” …a very brave and unarmed group of pilots)