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Douglas c 47d skytrain characteristics summary 26 september 1952. Complete package with virtual cockpit and fully 3d cabin, extremely well detailed airplane, natively compatible with prepar3d v3, v4 and fsx sp2 acceleration or fsx steam edition gold. View and download top flite douglas dc3 user manual online. Combo items the following items can be purchased with a comboprice, if you put them in the cart with hobbyking c47 skytrain military transport epo 1600mm pnf uk warehouse. This is a list of surviving douglas c47 skytrain and variant aircraft, including the c53. Please read through this instruction booklet to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the assembly and flight characteristics of this airplane prior. Alphabetical list of flight manuals flight manuals. Interestingly enough, the skytrain was first born as a civilian passenger airliner in the dc3 model and began operations in the 1930s, setting new levels of performance for any commercial aircraft of the time. Only the first ten pages on 108 are available for nonregistered users. Pilot training manual for the c47 skytrain aaf manual 511292.
Jun 06, 2019 the c 47 skytrain was a product of the douglas aircraft company and achieved its first flight in prototype form on december 23rd, 1941. Dday c 47 skytrain and dakota mk iii expansion pack for. Dday c47 skytrain and dakota mk iii expansion pack for. Razvit je bil na podlagi potniskega douglas dc3, ki je revolucioniral komercialni transport. Lisunov li2 and ps84 derivatives manufactured under license in the ussr. The douglas aircraft company was founded by donald douglas on july 22, 1921 in california after the collapse of the davisdouglas company. Raaf pilots notes for the c47b also applicable to the c47a, raaf publication no 821 undated, with. The first step to fame was a roundtheworld flight on a douglas aircraft in 1924. The rear forward door was removed and a gatling minigun installed in the open doorway, and two or three more angled through the side windows on the port side. Offered is a 1945 parts catalog for the douglas c47 skytrain.
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Assemble only with adult supervision this product is suitable. Douglas c47 dakota nos 1 to 6 douglas designed and built the dc1 airliner in response to a specification issued by twa airlines. Some tweaks may need to be made to ensure compatibility with the repaints but they will work there is a document inside the repaints folder in the zip archive. The douglas c 47 skytrain or dakota is a military transport aircraft that was developed from the douglas dc3 airliner. Ac47 c117 a c117b r4d1 r4d5 r4d6 handbook structural repair. This manual is the text for your training as a b29 pilot and airplane commander. Determined to make this occasion a spectacular one, joe messick, the public relations manager for douglas, decided it would be good. For the purposes of this manual we are assuming that you will begin your flight. C47 dc3 dakota pilots training manual ww2 pilot training manual for the c47 skytrain aaf manual 511292. Since borrowing this manual, i bought a partial copy from a guy on ebay. The c47 was considered vital to the success of the allied campaigns of wwii.
Hobbyking c47 skytrain military transport epo 1600mm. It was used extensively by the allies during world war ii and remains in frontline service with various military operators design and development. In addition to the 381,000 microfilm drawings aircorps library includes an extensive collection of manual that is continually growing. Undoubtedly one of the best freeware of the web, the douglas c 47r skytrain is a rare pearl that must necessarily find its place in your overloaded hangar. Douglas c 47 skytrain dakota dc3 these manuals give a good idea of what was necessary to fly the aircraft and how the onboard equipment was used. Flight manual usaf series c47a, b, d, hc47, c117a, b, c. Undoubtedly one of the best freeware of the web, the douglas c47r skytrain is a rare pearl that must necessarily find its place in your overloaded hangar. Some douglas aircraft pilots manuals pdf are above the page. Dc3 fact the 2,000 th c47 skytrain rolled out of the long beach, california plant on october 2, 1943.
Media in category c 47 skytrain museum aircraft the following 108 files are in this category, out of 108 total. Because of its performance capabilities, the dc3 c 47, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property. Douglas c47 skytrain dakota dc3 these manuals give a good idea of what was necessary to fly the aircraft and how the onboard equipment was used. Flight operating instructions for the c 47 and c 47a, an 0140nc1 dated 10343, in the russian language. By 1941, the old air corps had been transformed into the army air forces, and it selected a modified version of the dc3 the c47 skytrain to become its standard transport aircraft. Mc donnell douglas c 47 a, b, d, hc 47, c 47h, c 47j, tc47k c 117 a, b, c aircraft flight manual t. Dc3 manual at this web site the dc3 manual enjoy micdrow. I can recommend reading information regarding the aircraft general systemssystems. Aaf manual 511292, pilot training manual for the skytrain c 47 a. Mc donnell douglas c47 c117 aircraft flight manual 1963. Then you can purchase them online and download to your personal computer. Home aircraft manuals af douglas c47 dakota these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours.
Its great performance range of approximately 1500 miles and speed of above 200 miles per hour, revolutionized air transportation in th. The c 47 skytrain was a product of the douglas aircraft company and is regarded as the best transport of wwii. This 1600mm epo model bridges the gap between small park flyers and large kits in a popularly sized and easily transported package. The curtiss c46 commando is a twinengine transport aircraft derived from the curtiss cw20 pressurised highaltitude airliner design. The douglas c47 skytrain or dakota raf, raaf and rnzaf designation is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian douglas dc3 airliner. Everything from an extrusion catalog to a pilots manual. The douglas aircraft company was founded by donald douglas on july 22, 1921 in california after the collapse of the davisdouglas company the first step to fame was a roundtheworld flight on a douglas aircraft in 1924. Hobbyking c47 skytrain military transport epo 1600mm pnf. The sole example first flew in 1933, and was soon followed by the larger and more powerful dc2. Jan visser announced today that an upgraded version of manfred jahns popular freeware douglas c47 for flight simulator x and lockheed martin prepar3d is now available with an authentic vintage virtual cockpit and other improvements.
This manual contains 548 scanned pages, is numbered t. Handbook of operating and flight instructions for the. Pilot training manual for the slytrain c47 aaf manual 511292, reprinted by george a petersen nchs inc. It was dedicated for the troop transport role and could carry 28 passengers in fixed metal seats arranged in rows in the former cargo space.
The douglas c 47 was the miltary transport version of the dc3 airliner and went by numerous names both official and unofficial including skytrain, dakota, and gooney bird. Showa and nakajima l2d derivatives manufactured under license in japan by the nakajima aircraft company and sh. Home aircraft manuals af douglas c47 dakota douglas c47 skytrain flight operating instructions usaaf these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. It was used extensively by the allies during world war ii and remained in frontline service with various military operators for many years. Original manual published by the headquarters, army airforces in august 1945. Inside the cockpit c47 skytrain dakota dc3 dday airborne. Your dc3 c 47 should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a fullsize airplane. The c47 differed from the civilian dc3 in numerous modifications, including being fitted. Mc donnell douglas c47 a, b, d, hc47, c47h, c47j, tc47k c117 a, b, c aircraft flight manual t. Transport airplane, pilots and other personnel who are required to. It was used in world war ii extensively by the allies, and was vitally important during campaigns in guadalcanal, burma, and later, the berlin airlift. Vskylabs c 47 skytrain dc3 flying lab projectthe douglas dc3 c 47 is a fixedwing propellerdriven airliner. These were the words on the rcgroups banner headline announcing a significant addition to the hobbyking lineup.
Earlier that same month, the united states officially committed to world war 2 after the japanese attack on pearl harbor december 7th. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. Mar, 2015 the military transport version was known as the c 47 skytrain in the us and as the c 47 dakota in the united kingdom. Its my pleasure to help introduce the brand new hobbyking dc 3c 47 pnp. Aaf manual 511292 pilot training manual for c47 skytrain.
C53 skytrooper troop transport version of the c47 that lacked the reinforced cargo floor, large cargo door, and hoist attachment of the c47 skytrain. It was used as a military transport during world war ii by the united states army air forces and also the u. It establishes policy for the operation of the c17 aircraft to safely and successfully accomplish worldwide mobility missions. Every manual is high resolution and with a zoom function for easy viewing. Legends of flight17 ac47 gunship the ac47 was used extensively in the vietnam war and was a direct conversion of the original c47. Assemble only with adult supervision this product is. Welcome to the leading supplier of aircraft manuals for the military, civilian and commercial aircraft community. The c 47 was considered vital to the success of the allied campaigns of wwii. Flight manual usaf series c 47a, b, d, hc 47, c 117a, b, c, navy models r4d1, c 47h, c 47j, tc47k aircraft usaf t. Disconnect and remove the battery after each flight by holding the battery lead with two fingers and removing the battery from the lead with the other hand. Vskylabs c47 skytrain dc3 flying lab project xplane store. The c47 skytrain was a product of the douglas aircraft company and achieved its first flight in prototype form on december 23rd, 1941. Douglas c47 skytrain flight operating instructions usaaf. This is a free update to allow owners of the maamsim r4ddc3 c 47 cd or download version for fs2004 to install and use the fs9 aircraft in flight simulator x.
View and download hobbico flyzone dc3 airliner manual online. Aaf manual 511292 pilot training manual for c47 skytrain an 0140nc1 handbook flight operating instructions c47, c47a, r4d1, r4d5. C47 dc3 dakota pilots workshop service repair manual. Thorough instructions, project evolution and design details are available in the projects page at the vskylabs portal. The us air forces 6th special operations squadron was flying the c47 until 2008. Dc3 fact the 2,000 th c47 skytrain rolled out of the long. This item is sold for historical and reference only. Pilot training manual for the c47 flight manual war auction. If a manual is available in color, the option will display in the available media section on the item page. Vskylabs c47 skytrain dc3 flying lab projectthe douglas dc3c47 is a fixedwing propellerdriven airliner. Flight operating instructions for c47b, d, and r4d6 and 7. Passengers prepare to board an american airlines dc3. Douglas aircraft manuals pdf aircraft pilots flighting.
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