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Landing a fully loaded DC3 on a SMALL airport
We take a fully loaded DC 3 into Elk River Airport fro drop hurricane relief supplies. This is a small airport between the mountains. Not much of an option for a go around so we had one chance to get it right. This is a clip of the longer video posted a month ago. Many people only watched the first 6 min of that video. This is the best part of it so I decided to break it out and post it as its own video.
The DC3 was made for this type of short airports. We flew 20,000 lbs of cargo into the hard hit areas of North and South Carolina during the Hurricane Helene relief effort. If you want a shirt go to rockyhollowmetal.com your contribution is 100 percent tax deductible.
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Putting an 80 year old DC 3 back to work for hurricane Helene wait for the tight landing Elk River
Просмотров 47 тыс.2 месяца назад
We take vital supply’s to remote areas for Hurricane Helene humanitarian response. We flew in thousands of pounds of supplies to the effected Carolinas area from the major destruction caused by hurricane Helene. We made this 80 year old plane earn her keep and fly into small remote airports to drop off supplies. In all we made three drops by air and delivered thousands of pounds more by truck. ...
You wouldn’t believe what broke on the Abandoned Baron B55
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.4 месяца назад
After sitting for 15 years there are bound to be some crazy things that need to be fixed. But this caught me off guard plus more magneto issues. Hopefully we will have this abandoned Baron flying on a regular basis soon. I bought a Baron B55 that was destined for the scrap yard. Let’s see if we can resurrect this abandoned Baron that has sat for 15 years. Don't for get to check out the video on...
Cleaning the windows and replacing the elevator on the ABANDONED Baron B55
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We clean the film off of the windows after the plane has sat for 15 years. We also replace the left elevator after a large crack develops on the bottom of the magnesium elevator.
Flying a Beech 18 WAR BIRD back from Sun N Fun 24
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
We fly an 82 year old beech 18 back from Sun N Fun 24. The flight was turbulent and rough landings. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned Cessna 182 Sky Lane. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purchase these planes and rescue them from the scrap yard. This vid...
Taking a WWII War Bird Beech 18 to Sun n Fun
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Flying an 82 year old War Bird Beech 18 to Sun n Fun. We had a smooth flight down and managed to be the last plane to land before they shut down the airspace for the afternoon air show. 10 seconds made the difference. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned Cessna 182 Sky Lane. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where des...
Will it fly after sitting for 15 years
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
First Flight in 15 years. I bought a Baron B55 that was destined for the scrap yard. Let’s see if we can resurrect this abandoned Baron that has sat for 15 years. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned Cessna 182 Sky Lane. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purc...
More Engine problems for the Abandoned Baron
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
More Engine Trouble for the Baron B55 that has been sitting for 15 years. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned Cessna 182 Sky Lane. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purchase these planes and rescue them from the scrap yard (hopefully). I am a combination of ...
Abandoned Baron B55 lading gear test.
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Today we test the landing gear that hasn't retracted in over 14 years. Also, we put new tires on the plane and trouble shoot the brake issue. Something unexpended happens at the end. UGH always something. I am a pilot, firefighter, and Air Force Veteran. I found two planes that where destined for the Scrap yard. These planes haven't flown in 14 years. I tracked down the owner and made a deal to...
You won’t believe what we found, A Beechcraft museum
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
We stumbled upon the Beechcraft heritage museum in Tullahoma Tennessee. Below is the Mission Statement from the museums website. The Beechcraft Heritage Museum is an aviation museum at the Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tullahoma, Tennessee. It is focused on the history of the Beech Aircraft Corporation. If you haven't already check out the videos on the Abandoned 182 and B55 we are trying to ge...
Moving Crashed Airplanes Cessna 182 Skylane
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
Moving two crashed Cessna 182’s to a new home where one airplane will be repaired and the other taken to the scrap yard. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned airplane a 1979 Baron B55. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purchase these planes and rescue them fr...
Abandoned airplane gets Fuel leak repair Cessna 182P Replacing the fuel sending unit
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.Год назад
More fuel leaks fixed on the abandoned Cessna 182P. Part 1 of 2 on finding, fixing, and replacing the fuel sending unit. I am a pilot, firefighter, and Air Force Veteran. I found two planes that where destined for the Scrap yard. These planes haven't flown in 14 years. I tracked down the owner and made a deal to save the planes, Join me on the adventure of putting these two great airplanes back...
Abandoned Cessna 182 gets a new prop
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We replaced the old two blade prop with a new to me Three blade on the ABANDONED CESSNA 182 Sky Lane. We also have more fuel leaks to fix. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned airplane a 1979 Baron B55. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purchase these planes ...
Abandoned Airplane Baron B55 gets mags and compression checked. This could be the END.
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
We check to see if the engines on the abandoned airplane have any compression and see why the mags are giving us fits. Like I say it is always something. Join us as we try to get this abandoned Baron B55 back in the air after sitting for 14 years. Please Subscribe Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned Cessna 182 Sky Lane. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at t...
Major work on the Abandoned Cessna 182 and more fuel Leaks. ALWAYS SOMETHING
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Starting to replace the avionics in the ABANDONED CESSNA 182 Sky Lane. We also have more fuel leaks to fix. Don't for get to check out the video on the abandoned airplane a 1979 Baron B55. Both airplanes where owned by the same owner and sat at the airport for 14 years. These planes where destined for the scrap yard. Thankfully I was able to purchase these planes and rescue them from the scrap ...
Abandoned Baron B55 will it start or catch on fire. WE FAILED kinda
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Abandoned Baron B55 will it start or catch on fire. WE FAILED kinda
Abandoned Airplane Beechcraft Baron B55 CAN WE SAVE IT
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
Abandoned Airplane Beechcraft Baron B55 CAN WE SAVE IT
Abandoned Cessna 182 MAJOR FUEL LEAK and First Flight IN 14 YEARS
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Abandoned Cessna 182 MAJOR FUEL LEAK and First Flight IN 14 YEARS
Abandoned Cessna 182 sky lane will it start
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Abandoned Cessna 182 sky lane will it start
Abandoned Air Plane Cessna 182 Sky Lane
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Abandoned Air Plane Cessna 182 Sky Lane

Комментарии

  • @alwynsmit
    @alwynsmit Месяц назад

    Awesome video! Thank you so much!

  • @modestoluisestelasanchez1892
    @modestoluisestelasanchez1892 Месяц назад

    Vuenoestalindo

  • @modestoluisestelasanchez1892
    @modestoluisestelasanchez1892 Месяц назад

    Esdefelisitarlacamaradevajoelfuselajepara.o vservar

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 Месяц назад

    Thank you for sharing this with us. You and your beautiful Dakota are absolutely wonderful! ❤✈️

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 Месяц назад

    Fantastic film of the great work you are all doing there. Isn't her shadow on the ground absolutely perfect ❤✈️😁

  • @johnwalsh6004
    @johnwalsh6004 Месяц назад

    I saw it in the 1st one, subscribed & enjoyed it again. There were 3 airlines flying DC-3's in & out of Erie Int'l Airport when I was young.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation Месяц назад

      Thank you for subscribing. I love the DC3 and the sound of those big radial engines.

  • @terrydikkers4707
    @terrydikkers4707 Месяц назад

    Thank you for what you do, I live in that area. Anything and everything helps, nothing is to big and nothing is to small.

  • @williamralph5442
    @williamralph5442 Месяц назад

    Great video and a wonderful cause. I lived on Beech Mountain 4 years, and never saw an a/c land on Elk Park, let alone a DC 3.Thanks for posting..

  • @johnnyrocco
    @johnnyrocco Месяц назад

    A DC-3 doing what it was made to do and two pilots doing what God wants them to do. Be careful guys, God bless you for thinking of others.

  •  Месяц назад

    It's always great to see a DC3 still working for a living.

  • @happyhome41
    @happyhome41 Месяц назад

    True American heroes. Thank you for your service !

  • @computerjantje
    @computerjantje Месяц назад

    the most beautiful airplane ever build

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 Месяц назад

    This is incredible work, by the plane and the people. It's heartwarming to see these old girls still doing what they do best, getting in and out of tight landing strips and helping out where they are needed. Long live the Dakota, the greatest airplane ever ✈️❤️👏👏👏

  • @klassyedward9718
    @klassyedward9718 Месяц назад

    God Bless! Thank You for your helping those that lost it all. The DC-3 was my first air force A.C. electrician job. Great Bird! Good Luck!

  • @claireparr4489
    @claireparr4489 Месяц назад

    Marvellous work by the team and the trusty Dakota, always ready to serve even after 80 years! ✈️❤😊

  • @vhwft
    @vhwft Месяц назад

    I know I will probably never get the opportunity but my dream has always been to fly in one of these. The dc3/c47 has to be one of the best aircraft ever made.

  • @anmous69
    @anmous69 2 месяца назад

    I saw this DC3 sitting at the airport in Hamilton Ohio for a few. I was hoping she was still working. Good to see.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation Месяц назад

      She still going strong, we just flew some vets for Veterans Day yesterday.

  • @sidneywhite100
    @sidneywhite100 2 месяца назад

    i know my home airport when i see it!

  • @neilfoster814
    @neilfoster814 2 месяца назад

    When a plane is right for the job, and gets that job done, then age doesn't matter. Airframe hours allowing, the DC3 will go on for many, many years to come.

  • @MemerBoy420-q9g
    @MemerBoy420-q9g 2 месяца назад

    It’s so nice to see that 80 years later this old lady is still in active service

  • @TRIChuckles
    @TRIChuckles 2 месяца назад

    Hey! Whose flag did it fly???

  • @winchestershaw7000
    @winchestershaw7000 2 месяца назад

    The Old Have Always something more to Give ! Awesome Opportunity & Heart warming story .

  • @ttdog007
    @ttdog007 2 месяца назад

    Wait, was this the DC3 that was up at the Northeast Alabama Regional Airport?

  • @BigTomJeff
    @BigTomJeff 2 месяца назад

    To think not only supplies of the past but before that also men stood and jumped from these plans to save the lives of the many and what a joy it is to see the DC still providing aid to those in need!

  • @Loki1701e
    @Loki1701e 2 месяца назад

    A true american workhorse. Even after 80 plus years the DC3 is proving her keep.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      They don’t build them like this anymore.

  • @huskyflylangley6053
    @huskyflylangley6053 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely fantastic work! Stellar flying as well! I wish my Champ were bigger, but am working on getting an AN-2 and would love to use it to help my country in disasters like this. Godspeed y'all, THIS is what America is all about, fly safely fellas, love your DC-3- still bringing the goods after all these years. Greetings from Nor-Cal. 💪🇺🇸

  • @JOSHUA8CS
    @JOSHUA8CS 2 месяца назад

    That was awesome!!!

  • @tomhughes9639
    @tomhughes9639 2 месяца назад

    Outstanding landing at Banner Elk, Old bird is still delivering.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      Trey did an awesome job landing super tight airport.

  • @clayseale
    @clayseale 2 месяца назад

    My grandfather flew c47s in Korea. He got to go up in a CAF one a few years before he died. He also flew C119s. He told lots of stories about those old tail draggers.

  • @fighterbomberMiG27
    @fighterbomberMiG27 2 месяца назад

    What I really love about this video-cameras work. Also this is a great airplane presentation. My uncle use to fly this bird in USSR for 30 years long time ago. And for some reason 99% of soviet union people so believe this aircraft was designed in USSR, and they called this model Li-2(Ли-2) which is totally wrong. My sub for your awesome job.

    • @brunsy1990
      @brunsy1990 2 месяца назад

      Li-2 was a Soviet built licensed production DC-3, produced in Moscow until '41 and used Russian engines. Somewhere between 4k and 6k built. Was even used as an improvised bomber during WW2. Honestly, I can see why it would be widely believed within Russia... It is definitely a design that fits with the Soviet design ethos. Utilitarian interior and so overbuilt it'd last generations if properly maintained. (was usally production quality not design quality in combination with poor maintenance practices that plagued the USSR and tbh still plagues the Russian military) video of the last known flying Li-2 ruclips.net/video/lzyP7CbQP_A/видео.html

    • @fighterbomberMiG27
      @fighterbomberMiG27 2 месяца назад

      @@brunsy1990 Good to know, and I absolutely agree with your statement

  • @groberjager4746
    @groberjager4746 2 месяца назад

    ya'll are doing amazing work, thank you!!! And your DC-3, what a COOL plane!! Worked on planes as a mechanic and crew chief for almost 40 years but never was able to turn a wrench on one of these beauties!!! Dang, so cool!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Yogasefski
    @Yogasefski 2 месяца назад

    Got to fly on W7 back in 2019. A C-47 used in the D-Day paradrop. She is a wonderful aircraft, and DC-3/C-47 are amazing airplanes.

  • @TexasSpectre
    @TexasSpectre 2 месяца назад

    DC-3: Delivering more aid to victims than FEMA.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      I think we could have done that with a Cub lol, it shows how inefficient the government is in responding to disasters.

  • @TexasSpectre
    @TexasSpectre 2 месяца назад

    If you can get it in the door, the DC-3 will get it into the air. - ancient proverb.

  • @kevinmurphy3464
    @kevinmurphy3464 2 месяца назад

    Awesome. After all of these years and she’s still out there flying support missions. Douglas nailed it.

  • @DukeLukeGarage
    @DukeLukeGarage 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for your help to our fellow brothers and sisters in NC. And thank you for keeping such an iconic aircraft up amongst the clouds where she belongs. 80 years old and still gettin the job done, goes to show that "if you take care of them they'll take care of you" is a very accurate statement.

  • @panzerkampfwagenviausfe8352
    @panzerkampfwagenviausfe8352 2 месяца назад

    This gave me Berlin Airlift vibes.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      Absolutely, what an amazing show of humanity.

  • @ToomasTelling
    @ToomasTelling 2 месяца назад

    if a DC 3 was a person he would be that unassuming 80 year old guy. when you see him you think it just some old guy but when crap hits the fan he is the first guy in the thick of it and yelling at you why in the hell are you standing there come and give us a hand. and he will out work all the young guys there because it aint even the worst day he has had.

  • @timu438
    @timu438 2 месяца назад

    God bless you and God bless the DC-3.

    • @dareisnogod5711
      @dareisnogod5711 2 месяца назад

      👎👎👎👎👎 There is no god.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      There definitely is a God, I know it is hard to see in times like this but he is there.

  • @TrophyNZ1
    @TrophyNZ1 2 месяца назад

    Seeing those vortices coming of the props was epic, love the DC-3, flew in one in Christchurch New Zealand a few times, amazing workhorse, great work

  • @railworksamerica
    @railworksamerica 2 месяца назад

    Still serving its original purpose all these years later!

  • @zackjohnson9956
    @zackjohnson9956 2 месяца назад

    On October 6, I was sitting on my porch in Flat Rock, NC (less than a mile from the Hendersonville airport) and had a DC-3 fly over at about 200 feet. I don't think it was you all as this bird had invasion stripes. Anyway - I wasn't in a good place at that time and seeing my favorite aircraft fly overhead (the first time I've ever seen one in the air) was a much needed morale boost. So, even though it wasn't your aircraft I want to let you know that y'all provided more than just much needed supplies - you brought hope. Thanks a bunch from all of us up here!

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      I didn’t think about the effect of seeing planes fly over would have. Thank you for sharing that. I’m glad to of been a small part.

  • @Bunn4Funn
    @Bunn4Funn 2 месяца назад

    Landed behind this beast while delivering supplies at NC06 !!! I got a great picture of her. Durn nice crew too!! It was both of our first time in there and being a tricky approach we all worked together to navigate the valley and get on the ground. Thanks for all you did to assist !!

  • @scottcooper578
    @scottcooper578 2 месяца назад

    That is not a DC-3 its a C-47 the cargo carrying version sold to the Army Air Corp originally. Affectionately know as the Goonie Bird!

  • @jimiguess
    @jimiguess 2 месяца назад

    FEMA cannot do what is needed in these situations. Not in the short haul. People were being rescued almost immediately by privately owned aircraft, helos , trucks jeep, side by sides etc. Thank you true Americans.

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      We find the Government is too slow to respond to situations like this. Too much red tape to cut through to be half way effective. It’s amazing seeing people work together to help strangers.

  • @doc2517
    @doc2517 2 месяца назад

    Thank you

  • @ChileExpatFamily
    @ChileExpatFamily 2 месяца назад

    I used to fly one of those a C-47 (N74589), out of Donaldson Center in Greenville SC for a few years flying freight all over North and Central America. It was a fun job but paid NOTHING. jim in Chile

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      They are Such a fun airplane to fly. Wish I could do it full time.

  • @joesaurber4569
    @joesaurber4569 2 месяца назад

    Did this plane used to sit in butler county Ohio ?

    • @Daybreakaviation
      @Daybreakaviation 2 месяца назад

      Yes it was there until it was sold and ow lives in Alabama.

  • @zpap92rhino
    @zpap92rhino 2 месяца назад

    You know my wife and I are watching this we are from Florida and our dream is to fly on a dc3 to see this fly and being used for what you are doing is so American its unbelievable and a true part of history in our midst . I wish I could be apart of this team and fly with you ... Good job

  • @Joshprout1776
    @Joshprout1776 2 месяца назад

    Here in Lee county Florida, mosquito control still uses multiple dc3’s regularly to spray.