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Attention all DC-3 fans !

It would be easy enough to put a 2D pop up for a GPS, just copy one out of a defalt planes panel CFG. Problem solved!
 
That is looking amazing! Talk about making an amazing plane even more amazing. Thanks for all of the work being done on the original VC.
 
AnotherOneJustGreat said:
Actually an option for integration of the Mindstar G530/430 would be the bee's knees, as an alternative option to the 100% vintage panel.
But hey, let's not get carried away here... :)
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Other than adding a 2D popup screen, my suggestion would be an optional VC with the Sperry autopilot space left blank and the user can stuff whatever avionics they desire into that spot. Just a suggestion, but I do think this vintage cockpit will be far more appropriate for the DC-3/C-47 than the BT-67 cockpit.
 
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Have been on the lookout lately for one of those good ole' metal lawn chairs, vintage 50's/60's, to paint flat olive & employ during the coming Earth Tour in this living work of art being augmented so well. With some comfy pads it should work pretty well once it's stiffened up a bit to military standards. Fun too!


Looking good!
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I wonder if the requirements for a C-47 pilot during the war were that you had to 5'10" or less (?) I can't imagine stuffing my 6'1" frame in behind the yoke of one of those! :playful:
 
I'll probably always remember the episode of "Ice Pilots" where one of Buffalo's new pilots at the time was considered too tall for the DC-3 cockpit and thus was assigned to the C-46 with its roomier cockpit.
 
have to remember back then most men were about 5 6 to 5 10 with someone over 6 foot being a tall person so they made most things to fit with people from the time.
 
I stand at 6ft and 3in's and can tell ya it's a PIA getting into the Goon's Bucket. It's all in the matter of ya legs and position. Yep I do mmiss my Yellowknife home and that sweet avgas and roar of Buffalo's DC3's:sorrow:
 
AnotherOneJustGreat said:
But hey, let's not get carried away here... :)
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+1 :smile:


Like has been stated in the opening post of this thread, we're certainly aware of the fact that there are many flightsimmers that love to have a GPS on board, even in vintage aeroplanes, and you can all rest assured that we'll take care of that, certainly as an option. Once the first edition of the VVC is outthere and we still have enough juice left in the batteries we might even think of adding a 'modern' radio set.

Regarding a 'complete package' featuring the v2 external model, Ted's magnificent sound suite, plus the VVC, i'm quite sure we can come to an arrangement about that. Battery condition willing i might have a look into a new set of animated pilot figures to complement the external model.

Afraid only words and no pics about the VVC progress this time around, folks. I simply haven't much new to show yet because i started work on the 'Overhead', aka Electrical panels, which required quite a few days of research, gathering of photo's, thoughts, and tests to begin with. As you know, there are as many different DC-3 'Overheads' as there are DC-3's... The basic OH is setup though ( original 'pre customized' left and right 'eyebrow' electrical panels with magneto switch board in the middle and Radio Compass control unit on the ceiling above it ), now setting up the switches, knobs and other stuff and doing texture tests to suit the legends. Can probabely show you something during the coming week.


Until later,
Jan
 
Bomber_12th said:
I'll probably always remember the episode of "Ice Pilots" where one of Buffalo's new pilots at the time was considered too tall for the DC-3 cockpit and thus was assigned to the C-46 with its roomier cockpit.
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I remember that one! I've never been up front in a DC-3, but I have been in up front in a C-46, and I was amazed at how small and cramped it was up there. Perhaps they have more leg room than the Douglas!

I'm so looking forward to this DC-3 VC. :)
 
Javis said:
+1 :smile:


Like has been stated in the opening post of this thread, we're certainly aware of the fact that there are many flightsimmers that love to have a GPS on board, even in vintage aeroplanes, and you can all rest assured that we'll take care of that, certainly as an option. Once the first edition of the VVC is outthere and we still have enough juice left in the batteries we might even think of adding a 'modern' radio set.

Regarding a 'complete package' featuring the v2 external model, Ted's magnificent sound suite, plus the VVC, i'm quite sure we can come to an arrangement about that. Battery condition willing i might have a look into a new set of animated pilot figures to complement the external model.

Afraid only words and no pics about the VVC progress this time around, folks. I simply haven't much new to show yet because i started work on the 'Overhead', aka Electrical panels, which required quite a few days of research, gathering of photo's, thoughts, and tests to begin with. As you know, there are as many different DC-3 'Overheads' as there are DC-3's... The basic OH is setup though ( original 'pre customized' left and right 'eyebrow' electrical panels with magneto switch board in the middle and Radio Compass control unit on the ceiling above it ), now setting up the switches, knobs and other stuff and doing texture tests to suit the legends. Can probabely show you something during the coming week.


Until later,
Jan
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Good news all around! :applause:
 
PRB said:
I remember that one! I've never been up front in a DC-3, but I have been in up front in a C-46, and I was amazed at how small and cramped it was up there. Perhaps they have more leg room than the Douglas!

I'm so looking forward to this DC-3 VC. :)
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For a tall person like me and the DC3 I got to sit in. You had to move around a lot. The most frustrating thing is during flights. You need to move ya legs around to keep your blood flowing or it is charlie horse city and pins and needle's errr, no fun bringing in a Goon and bumping a pot hole or snow bumps. Even worse in Arctic cold the pain is.
 
I just watched an episode of Ice Pilots and Scott Blue, probably the tall guy mentioned here, was the engineer on the Electra and said that he had been for quite a while. I find that odd since the same show was talking about their desperate need for C-46 pilots. Scott was previously a fully qualified C-46 pilot and seemed to like it. I wonder if he had an accident or got in trouble somehow, he's been mysteriously missing for a couple of seasons.
 
Hey guys,


Could use some help from some of you 'rivet counters' here. Which quartet of crosshead renditions you like best here, the left or the right ?.... :

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(this is a close up of the left side electrical panel but this will apply for the main panel as well. Don't mind the ON-OFF legends, still working on that too )

Here's a shot of the left panel so far :

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Thanks!
Jan
 
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