Inflight Entertainment => The missing link => Topic started by: PiperGirl on March 24, 2008, 05:54:13 PM
Title: Fly a DC3
Post by: PiperGirl on March 24, 2008, 05:54:13 PM
Avweb and Herpa Wings are teaming up to provide some lucky pilot the chace to fly a DC3 at Sun 'n Fun this year! Sounds Awesome. Is anyone here going to Sun 'n Fun?
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Always Wanted To Fly A DC-3?
Entry Deadline: April 1, 2008 Flight Date: April 8, 2008 (7 a.m.) Flight Location: Linder Airport, Lakeland, Florida Winners Announced: April 3, 2008 To qualify, you must have a valid pilot certificate and current medical. (It doesn't have to be a U.S. certificate.)
Arguably the most important aircraft ever produced, the DC-3 ushered in the "modern" era of air transportation. But until you've sat in the left seat, gripped that huge yoke and tried to muscle the big bird onto final, you can't appreciate what life was like for the tens of thousands of pilots who have shaken, rattled and rolled in the confines of that cockpit.
Or maybe you're a former DC-3 pilot looking for a trip down memory lane. Whatever the motivation, now's your chance to fly left seat in the iconic aircraft, courtesy of Herpa Wings, AVweb and the owner of N143D, Dan Gryder, at Sun 'n Fun on April 8. You'll be in control as Dan guides you through takeoff, pattern work and even a few low and overs in a beautifully maintained but still very historic DC-3. All you have to do is tell us (and 200,000 AVweb readers) why you want to. Send us a short (no longer than 200 words) essay on the topic: "Why I Want To Fly The Herpa Wings DC-3."
E-mail your entry to fly-the-dc3@avweb.com by April 1, 2008.
Important Rules: To qualify, you must have a valid pilot certificate and current medical. It doesn't have to be a U.S. certificate. You must be available to fly at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Lakeland Linder Airport in Florida. All entries must be received by April 1, 2008.
Winner will be announced in the April 3 edition of AVwebFlash. Good luck!
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: TheSoccerMom on March 24, 2008, 06:20:57 PM
Wow, wouldn't it be neat if someone in the COOP won this?!?!?!? ::bow::
Nice of you to post the info!! ::bow::
8)
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: Oddball on March 24, 2008, 07:53:29 PM
dam if i win it ill have to travel over .....but second thoughts that might not be such a bad idea now lets see " iwnat to fly the herpa DC-3 cos...." ::rofl::
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: Fabo on March 24, 2008, 07:57:10 PM
dam if i win it ill have to travel over .....but second thoughts that might not be such a bad idea now lets see " iwnat to fly the herpa DC-3 cos...." ::rofl::
Pilot License Ian.... I think model one does not count ;)
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: Oddball on March 24, 2008, 08:02:36 PM
to hell wi the pilots licence its a free gift from kellogs any way, ask gibbo ::rofl:: so where was i " i want to fly the herpa DC-3 since i think it is a wonderful....." ::thinking::
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: airtac on March 24, 2008, 08:04:02 PM
now that might mean ripping the pervirbale out of your Hatfield special S'Mom
Hey Fabo, it scared me too ::rofl::
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: Oddball on March 25, 2008, 02:30:34 PM
oh right sorry i gave everyone a headache from trying to pronounce that hell it made me dizzy trying to type it, was trying to cut down on my swearing ::rofl::
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: airtac on March 26, 2008, 07:51:18 AM
I hav spel chek on my comporter wich keeps me frum making misteaks |:)\
Title: Re: Fly a DC3
Post by: BrianGMFS on March 26, 2008, 02:52:14 PM
