Perhaps you own already the VSkyLabs (VSL) C-47 Skytrain Flying L§ab Project, and perhaps you’ve been flying around with it for a while or you wasn’t aware of this VSL C-47 model at all and only knew the Aeroworx C-47 freeware model. Want to know more about this gorgeous aircraft? Then check out the DC-3/Dakota Historical Society, Inc. “Americans called it the “Gooney Bird”, “Doug”, “Dumbo”, “Old Fatso”, “Charlie 47”, “Skytrain”, “Skytrooper” and “Tabby.” The British called it the “Dakota” and the “Dak.”The RCAF called one squadron of Dakotas “The Flying Elephants”.Civilian pilots called it the “Three”, “Old Methuselah”, “The Placid Plodder”, “The Dowager Dutchess”, “The Flying Vagrant” and the “Dizzy Three.” ![]() According to this society “Most people remember and still call the C-47 the “Gooney Bird”.There are several versions of how it got that name.Some say the name came from the South Pacific where small atolls were the home of the wandering albatross, the giant seagull-like bird noted for its powers of flight, and sometimes unflattering but safe landings.Some GIs said the C-47 looked like the bird, with a heavy body and long wings, and mimicked the bird in its struggle to get off the rain-soaked dirt fields.”īut this is just one of the nicknames the DC-3/C-47 had. I, Angelique van Campen from X-Plained.Com, present to you the Gooney Bird. Highly responsive VSKYLABS support system (including C-47 / DC-3 operational knowledge and support/assistance).On behalf of the DC-3/Dakota Historical Society, Inc.Auto-update based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater.Passenger and luggage 3-d visualization.Making use of X-Plane 12 advanced weight and balance system for station based passengers loading.Skis - Animated, incorporated in the flight dynamics model.Anti-Icing/De-Ice systems - including icing and rain visualization.Advanced glass cockpit and autopilot system - based on the LR G1000.Landing gears and flaps simulation - are being simulated with a high level of authenticity.Blown tires are also being visualized and simulated. Stressing the airframe will result also in severe damage, following a visual representation of the damages. Engine mishandling will result in severe damage to the engine/engine fire. Damage simulation - engines are sensitive to rapid spool-up (experimental feature).The fire extinguisher control panel is located behind the hinged cover on the cockpit floor, between the pilot/co-pilot seats. DC-3 Fire Extinguisher system - including fire indication system. ![]()
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