I was at this fly-in, though not partaking in any flights. How I wish they would bring this event back to Flabob; small airfield with rich history and a flight line loaded with DC-3 variants!! Beer garden was a wonderful bonus, too! I’m a media member for the D-Day Squadron now, hoping we can throw something like this together soon!
Hello Andrew, I love DC-3's. This was Flabob's first DC-3 Event, they told me it would be every year, but they had to get ready for the D-Day reunion over sea's and then Covid hit. Hopefully they start it back up again.
@@EdWhisenantAviation I love them, too! D-Day Doll has been my favorite bird ever since I was little, and was also my first flight ever on a warbird last month. After speaking with some of the crew at the CAF Inland Empire Wing, they have some things up their sleeves for the new year (Covid or not).
@@ArmeeDerTristen93 I really like D-Day Doll also, I've flown in it several times and I have videos on my channel, glad you got to fly in her. Inland Empire has a great group of people. Can't wait to see what they have planned, let me know what you hear if I miss it.
According to Wikipedia there is only one C-41: "The sole C-41 was a VIP aircraft for Air Corps Chief Oscar Westover (and his successor Hap Arnold ). Although supplied against a C-39 order it was not a DC-2 derivative but in fact a DC-3-253 fitted with two 1,200 hp (890 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. (The sole Douglas C-41A was also a VIP version of the DC-3A)" This explains why both the C-41 and the C-41A look so much like the C-47 (DC-3). For those that can't tell the difference between the two, the C-41 doesn't have a hamburger door near the pilot.
It was the only C-41A C-41, C-41A The C-41 was the first DC-3 to be ordered by the USAAC and was powered by two 1,200 hp (895 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. It was delivered in October 1938 for use by United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) chief General Henry H. Arnold with the USAAC serial 38-502 and the passenger cabin fitted out in a 14-seat VIP configuration. The C-41A was a single VIP DC-3A (serial 40-070) supplied to the USAAC in September 1939, also powered by R-1830-21 engines; and used by the Secretary of War. The forward cabin converted to sleeper configuration with upper windows similar to the DC3B
Your very welcome, I loved flying with the Golden Age Air Tours in this Beautiful one of a kind & hope to fly with you again one day. Take Care and Blue Skies
The only C-41 was the one used in WWII by Gen. Hap Arnold. It is being butchered to become a corporate plane for a coffee company, which to me is utter sacrilege! It should be restored to what it was but I don't own the plane, so....
What a great looking aircraft, must have been an awesome experience to fly in this beauty! Cool to have the Twin Baron flying along beside you as well. Great footage!
According to Wikipedia there is only one C-41: "The sole C-41 was a VIP aircraft for Air Corps Chief Oscar Westover (and his successor Hap Arnold ). Although supplied against a C-39 order it was not a DC-2 derivative but in fact a DC-3-253 fitted with two 1,200 hp (890 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. (The sole Douglas C-41A was also a VIP version of the DC-3A)"
Now that’s fun on a DC 3 plane
Yes, nothing like flying in a DC-3, thank you for watching Alexander 👍😎
@@EdWhisenantAviation you are so welcome 🤠
WONDERFUL VIDEO!!!!
Hello Alberto, it's nice to hear from you and thank you very much for checking it out 😎👍
Welcome!
saw it today during a local airshow in Italy, it performed some low flybys and was the show stealer
Very cool that you got to see it, it is a classic for sure & thank you for watching :)
I was at this fly-in, though not partaking in any flights. How I wish they would bring this event back to Flabob; small airfield with rich history and a flight line loaded with DC-3 variants!! Beer garden was a wonderful bonus, too!
I’m a media member for the D-Day Squadron now, hoping we can throw something like this together soon!
Hello Andrew, I love DC-3's. This was Flabob's first DC-3 Event, they told me it would be every year, but they had to get ready for the D-Day reunion over sea's and then Covid hit. Hopefully they start it back up again.
@@EdWhisenantAviation I love them, too! D-Day Doll has been my favorite bird ever since I was little, and was also my first flight ever on a warbird last month. After speaking with some of the crew at the CAF Inland Empire Wing, they have some things up their sleeves for the new year (Covid or not).
@@ArmeeDerTristen93 I really like D-Day Doll also, I've flown in it several times and I have videos on my channel, glad you got to fly in her. Inland Empire has a great group of people. Can't wait to see what they have planned, let me know what you hear if I miss it.
Very, very beautiful!
Thanks so much for watching Matt :)
Wow what a magnificent piece of Aviation history
Yes it is. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment :)
Thank you so much for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My god that panel is nice compared to when I flew it last.
Cool, you flew this one or a different one? in the war? Thank you for watching 👍😎
@@EdWhisenantAviation this one . For about 5 years . Very basic , but functional instrument panel . It still had the Pan Am speed kit as well.
@@agairinc Very awesome that you got to fly this classic for 5 years 👍😎
What a beauty ! It’s hard to believe that aircraft is over eighty years old ! 👏🏻
Yes it's old and in great condition for it's age. Thank you for watching :)
What a beautiful plane. It is seriously a piece of art
Yes you are right it is absolutely stunning to see in person. This C-41A is the one and only. Thank you for watching. Take Care :)
According to Wikipedia there is only one C-41: "The sole C-41 was a VIP aircraft for Air Corps Chief Oscar Westover (and his successor Hap Arnold ). Although supplied against a C-39 order it was not a DC-2 derivative but in fact a DC-3-253 fitted with two 1,200 hp (890 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. (The sole Douglas C-41A was also a VIP version of the DC-3A)" This explains why both the C-41 and the C-41A look so much like the C-47 (DC-3). For those that can't tell the difference between the two, the C-41 doesn't have a hamburger door near the pilot.
I don't know a damn thing about airplanes except this one is beautiful.
Yes and in person it is really looks incredible, I couldn't get a better picture because of the sun. Thank you for watching :)
Yes, and that particular model probably did more to promote aviation than any aircraft ever built.
My favourite aircraft the DC _3 propeller plane 🛩
For sure one of my favorites also, thanks so much for watching :)
Beautiful airplane. Very nice you could fly on it. Liked a lot, especially the engine start!
Thanks as always for your support. Take care :)
It was the only C-41A
C-41, C-41A
The C-41 was the first DC-3 to be ordered by the USAAC and was powered by two 1,200 hp (895 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. It was delivered in October 1938 for use by United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) chief General Henry H. Arnold with the USAAC serial 38-502 and the passenger cabin fitted out in a 14-seat VIP configuration. The C-41A was a single VIP DC-3A (serial 40-070) supplied to the USAAC in September 1939, also powered by R-1830-21 engines; and used by the Secretary of War. The forward cabin converted to sleeper configuration with upper windows similar to the DC3B
Thanks so much Gwen for all of the information and for watching :)
Nice video Ed! Such a beautiful aircraft.
Yes this C-41A is absolutely immaculate, I was so lucky to get a flight in her. Thanks so much Phillip for watching and for your nice comment :)
Awesome Aircraft ED...So beautiful...Cracking video.....Steve.-:)
Thanks so much for your nice comment Steve and take care :)
Awesome video, Ed! So great to have you on board the C-41A. Thanks for flying with Golden Age Air Tours.
Your very welcome, I loved flying with the Golden Age Air Tours in this Beautiful one of a kind & hope to fly with you again one day. Take Care and Blue Skies
I wanted to attend this fly-in, nice video. I like their choice in avionics as well.
Hopefully you can attend next year, thanks for watching and take care :)
They need to do a C-41 and C-41A flight sometime.
The only C-41 was the one used in WWII by Gen. Hap Arnold. It is being butchered to become a corporate plane for a coffee company, which to me is utter sacrilege! It should be restored to what it was but I don't own the plane, so....
thumbs up
Thank you for watching :)
What a great looking aircraft, must have been an awesome experience to fly in this beauty! Cool to have the Twin Baron flying along beside you as well. Great footage!
Yup it turned out to be a perfect day, I got to fly in the only C-41A and flew next to a baron. Thank you for watching & take care :)
TheHDAviation
Terrific video. What camera/recorder do you use for recording the video segments?
Hello, I just use a little Nikon A900 CoolPix Camera.I will see you on Facebook and thank you for watching :)
Location??????
Flabob Airport in Riverside California USA thank you for watching 😎👍
Looks like a DC-3 to me. (?)
According to Wikipedia there is only one C-41: "The sole C-41 was a VIP aircraft for Air Corps Chief Oscar Westover (and his successor Hap Arnold ). Although supplied against a C-39 order it was not a DC-2 derivative but in fact a DC-3-253 fitted with two 1,200 hp (890 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830-21 engines. (The sole Douglas C-41A was also a VIP version of the DC-3A)"
Way too fast on final.
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Thanks for watching :)