I can’t believe you guys managed to fly that thing without a single mustache in the cockpit. That’s got to be against regulation.

I've had my pilot license since 1979 and at that time (as a young adventurous man) my dream was to start a company that used DC-3 aircraft to fly fresh fish/seafood from Alaska to the lower 48 along the west coast. Well, As things go, I'm still a pilot but I have a full time job as a doctor - life is full of twists and turns! Thanks for posting this fabulous video.

Crossing ocean in 1930s plane “We’re flying in a 1945 dc-3”

I wish I could watch these aircraft videos with my dad, he loved to fly, and we went to lots of air shows together. He is gone 10 years now, and I really miss him. Love you dad, you are still alive in my heart, and memories.

Congrats on getting this one to go viral. I was really hoping this content would resonate, but I find the warbird and historical aviation episodes don’t often reach as wide an audience; it’s not going to stop me from loving this stuff though :)

"...a 1930s airliner" [LCD display in cockpit]

Thank you: this helped remind me of what my father did for the first decade of his flight career. My father started out on DC3's with West Coast Airlines in June 1956 as a new hire. Before moving on to F27's he would accumulate over 10,000hrs in the DC3, and over 13,000 landings and takeoffs. Some of his tales, like flying solid IFR, flying the radio beam by hand of course with the entire windshield iced over except for the little corner where the defrost heat came out. They'd open the side window a little and check how much ice they were packing on the leading edge with a flashlight. He shared with me the time as a new Captain for less than a week taking off from Pasco Washington on a hot August evening, with a full load of passengers and freight. They had just pulled the gear up and cleared the end of the strip when a cylinder on number one engine let go at the base punching a hole in the cowling affording him the image of the piston and connecting rod flailing about against the crankcase and adjoining cylinders. The copilot was a new hire and completely white eyed. My father said he fire walled both engines, called the tower and tried to hold altitude as he made a slow gentle left hand turn back to the airport then landed safely. Needless to say the passengers on the left hand side of the aircraft were a bit shook up. They spent the night in Pasco, and by mid morning the next day were on their way again with a new engine, and the cowling off another DC3 that was being serviced. He told me looking back they really didn't give it that much thought, it was just part of flying at that time. Another time in the winter flying from Boise to Klamath Falls on a clear morning they treated the passengers to a view of Crater Lake, flying across the lake below the rim of the crater. My father would go on to fly F27's, DC9's and would retire off of 757's. Quite a flying career, radial piston's, non pressurized, turboprops, by-pass turbo jets, and retired off of high bypass fan jets. He would go on to fly p38's, p51's, f86's, f101's, and every aircraft in the Beechcraft family into the late 1970's as he flew sales and demonstrations flights for Beechcraft. Thanks for Sharing this trip.

When I was 16, I lived in a hippie commune in central Oregon (yes, *that* one). I managed the airport there. We had 3 fully restored DC-3s and a Convair 240 that had been owned by Howard Hughes. We sold the plane to a collector in Germany, and I got to make the trip from Oregon, as flight crew. We nearly ran out of fuel, trying to find the landing strip in Greenland , but they spotted us from the ground and guided us in. I got to pilot the plane from Iceland to Scotland. Alone in the cockpit. 10,000 feet over the Atlantic. Full moon reflecting on the water. Doing gentle wing dips with the big bird. It was one of the best experiences of my life.

What an amazingly beautiful plane. I'm so glad there are people keeping these old birds in such great shape.

This is what makes KZfaq amazing. Not click baity, low-effort, sensationalist circle jerk videos - but high quality, professionally produced, passionate videos that are fascinating to watch. Matt, you're videos are insane, some of the best on the platform, and fully embody what said before - you are one of the reasons I love KZfaq, Thank you!

Ha! The opening reminded my of when I used to ferry new Cessna airplanes from Wichita to their dealers. It was 1966 and I was only 21, commercial and instrument rated, but always flat broke. I was not employed by Cessna directly, but by a ferrying service company who took advantage of us hour-building pilots and they payed dick. For example, ferrying a new Skylane from Wichita to Maine paid $228.00. Out of that $228 I had to buy the fuel, pay for any landing or tie-down fees along the way, hole up as necessary if the weather was too dangerous to proceed, and pay my own way back to Wichita! Impossible, you say? Not really. Avgas was only 26c per gallon. Tie down or landing fees were usually never charged; but if they were they were seldom more than $5. Motels rarely cost more than $5. per night, and a bus ticket back to Wichita was like 26 bucks. Breakfast of eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, toast and coffee was usually 89c, fast food cheesburgers were 25c, and you could buy a damn fine dinner meal for under $5. Nevertheless, I was always broke anyway. I was a pack-a-day smoker for another 25c. But my main expense was calling my girlfriend long distance at $1.50 per minute! That's right. Technology sucked. And there were no weather satellites so the weather was a guess -- and a wrong guess cost money. In any case, I saved money by sky-hiking -- something no one could ever do today. I just hung out on the general aviation parking area; and whenever I saw someone getting in their plane (no matter what kind) I flashed my commercial license and asked for a ride. If he was going in my direction, I was always welcome and would offer to pay half the fuel bill, work the radios, and navigate if fixes were called for. I don't recall ever getting turned down. I only went into all this because I'm a fast typist -- and the youngster in the beginning of this video reminded me of me -- even though they were strictly kidding.

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for posting. My grandfather was a b-17 pilot. I remember him telling my how scared he was as a relatively new pilot before setting off for England as a Lt at 21 years of age. At 21, I wasnt half the man he was

Ah! Eric usually flies 747s for UPS it seems, so he is a freight dog using his days off to fly old props... For those who missed it, the radio call at 24:30, Eric mistakingly calls out UPS and then corrects to Douglas. Either that, or UPS will now have to start flying DC-3s in revenue cargo service :D

The LED displays in the 1930's were just terrible. Much better in 2019

Dear Matt, I am a 61 years old and retired commercial pilot from Mexico city. Your videos make me remind all those beautiful days in 1980's flying with my best friend Manuel Delgado who was a fantastic Captain and I learned from him almost all the acknoledge I have by now. I have not flying as a pilot since several years now but watching your videos makes me feel great . I remember a friend of mine had a rite with the owner and a friend of mine named Alfonso Lastra of a Cessna 340 from Brownsville, Texas to Mexico City airport and they had an emergency arriving at the Mexico City airport because one of the landing gear relays was in off positon, everything was great after that. I will keep watching all your videos and I hope have the fortune to meet you some day here or maybe in Florida where I use to go very often.

Beautiful!! The DC-3 was one of the easiest airships to fly. My dad (yes, my dad) use to fly Trimotors in the mid 20s, into the 30s. Then, DC-2s and 3s up until 1938 (when he became chief pilot for the old AutoLite Co.). After his stint as an Army Air Corps flight instructor at the Presidio (San Francisco), He flew early airmail in the mid to late 20s (Jenny's)... first Detroit/Chicago, via stops throughout Michigan. Then, up/down the west coast (Ryans, Junkers, Fokkers), Seattle/San Fran and Sacramento/San Fran/San Diego. Made three jumps due to engine failure/out of gas, and two crashes, both of which he (obviously) survived. Then, early passenger/freight (TriMotors) in the Midwest and the West Coast. Early ALPA member, 3-time qualifier of Caterpillar Club, and one of the earliest 'Quiet Birdmen'. Also, believed to be one of the first IFR instructors. Of course, all this happened long before I was around. He was 20 years older than my mother, and I was last of three to be born. I’ve flown in the 4-AT a couple of times, here in Florida. Never gets old. Also, flew in a 4-AT to Put-in-Bay and the lake islands when I was a youth growing up in Toledo, OH. Want to fly on the 5-AT. I’m thrilled to see so much interest in the golden age of aviation that my dad was a part of. Too many things get passed up in the supersonic world of today.

In Nam I hitched a ride from Da Nang to Saigon in a C 47. Other than the flight crew I was the only one aboard. Every time I went to the back of the plane to use the bucket, the crew had to retrim the plane.

I can't get enough of these videos. Flew on DC-3s as a kid in the 60's when Ozark Airlines was using them. Jet airliners were faster and quieter, but I will never forget the feeling of flying in those gorgeous DC-3s with fire-breathing radials roaring just outside my passenger window.

oh my goodness. I was maybe 6 or 7 and my Dad took me on a DC3 from Burbank airport to San Jose....my first flight. to this day, i'm 73, i can vividly recall the flight, the clouds over the mountains, the DC3, the sound of it, the feeling it was built like a tank. thanks for this guys

Robert - "we nearly had to declare a emergency." Eric - "uh oh" Robert - "the jump seat was stuck and they could get access to the snacks. They where going to take me hostage unless you agreed to go back." Eric - "yea that'll do it" This was the best part of the video

DC-3: a collection of parts flying in loose formation.

Used to be a DC3 that gave jolly flights along our south coast here in the UK. It was a real bargain too, I think it was like £16 for a 30 min jolly. Got to be one of the best aircraft ever. Thanks for this upload, excellent job.

What a beautiful aircraft and what a treat to see it operating. Good to know these survivors are getting lots of love (and money).

I had no idea they had BOSE headphones back then as well as such a fancy GARMIN navigation system. Go 40s!!

I bet them guys back in the '40's wished they had those nice digital avionics.

Amazing! As a low time PPL pilot I can only dream of flying the DC3, let alone over the Atlantic. Great Matt!

Fabulous video. I was four years old when I had my first ride in a DC3 in 1962. From that day forward I was determined to learn to fly. Which I did professionally for 18 years. Never got to fly a DC3 but still my favourite aircraft.

She's getting more love and attention than she ever had in 1945. I sure wish my best friend and I could make this flight. The only thing better than a gorgeous piece of aviation history, is a gorgeous FLYING piece of aviation history! YAY! :)

Wow what a great trip, Thanks for taking us along.

I know the fees to land in Greenland are massive. But when you realize to be able to land they have to employ a full fire department, customs and the like you see where the money goes.

After the war ended my Dad would fly to Europe on a C-47 to entertain the troops. Unexpectedly, he had to have an appendix removed at Presque Isle. He played upright bass with a band for the ATC called the "Contact Caravan." Mom took the train up from Miami beach where he was based to be with him after his surgery. Thanks for this video.

Professional CRM!

Flew in one in 1969 in the Navy in Lakehurst NJ then jumped out of it in " A " school. Parachute Rigger. love these vids of old planes

An excellent and entertaining presentation of such an iconic aircraft. And what a beautiful specimen too. Looking forward to the next leg.

That humming of the engines brings back awesome memories, it was many DC-3's I flew in my younger years.........

It has been 20 years since I visited Goose Bay, felt like yesterday being on the runway with you. What a blast you must have had, thanks for sharing.

These planes fly over my house daily here in miami. They still use them to fly to the carribbean. They are a beautiful sounding Aircraft

I love Gooneybirds! Such a fantastic aircraft. Great viddy. My dad was stationed at Goose Bay as a young SAC 2nd Lieutenant doing navigation in the old KC-97s before the KC-135s came online. He had some truly horrible stories of cold dark nights in white-out conditions having to follow guide ropes between buildings and every once in a while some poor ground crew guy walked into a spinning prop...

What an experience, you really are living the dream! I've always had a major soft spot for the DC-3 since hearing so many stories about it from my grandfather who flew them when he was younger. From a really young age I had always dreamed of becoming a commercial pilot but was unfortunately diagnosed with epilepsy a short time after beginning to save up my money for flight school. It really broke my heart but I've come to accept it and now I live vicariously through videos such as these and many other channels on KZfaq. Thank you for such high quality, informative and overall really enjoyable content and keep up the great work!

I saw you there in the sky of Normandy during 75th anniversary. I got goosebumps feeling the vibes on the ground when tens of DC dropped those parachuters. Thank you for this!

What a beautiful plane, and beautiful restoration job. Thank you for the video!

Usually I can't focus 30 mins. On a u tube video but this one kept my attention, great job.

Thanks for this. I fell in love with this airplane when I was a kid. If I ever had the money to buy, service, accommodate and run one, I'd do it. Just a beaut of a plane. Perfect functional design. Changed the world.

I really am enjoying these, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I'm glad you got it on video!

Nice to see Goose Bay. Stopped there once on the way to Thule Greenland. Was in a a C-141, though. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.

Very interresting! Looking forward to the rest of the trip :-)

Nice to see you met up with plane savers great bunch saved that important DC3 .Never thought they would as it looked past saving in there first video but its flying now. Great video keep up the good work all the best from England

That DC-3 is beautifully restored! She’s a looker for sure!

This guys good at finding lifts across the Atlantic

Love the videos! This one is another epic adventure you are sharing with us!

It must be a huge gamble flying this oldies over the Atlantic ocean... It's like driving a 1903 Ford model A across the USA.

Brother, you're bringing up such happy memories but sad yearnings. I flew DC-3 right seat a hand full of times (I wasn't rated) and jumped over 150 times from a beautiful 3 during the late 80s and early 90s. There's nothing like em. What a beautiful airplane you flew there. HAPPY FLYING!

"Imagine flying one of these with no ear protection" "what?"

Matt cut off from snacks is a serious damn emergency.

What a great adventure in this beautiful old aircraft with a great crew,when I saw that ice building up made me think and the way the props were throwing chunks of ice,the rubber leading edge boots were doing their job thankfully. We owe a lot to this amazing aircraft,keep them flying.

I'm 63 and my Dad was an Airline Navigator, RCAF WW2 Bomber Command trained, then on to Canadian Pacific Airlines in the late '50s, DC 6, Brittania, 707, DC8/stretch 8. Finished up at Pacific Western Airlines, last job Navving a C 130 leased from the Air Force and with 2, PWA had the largest non Military fleet of Hercules. I've been in DC 3/ C 47 probably a dozen times, still live approx 8 kms from YVR since '58!!! Great video, thanks!!!!

My father was a Dakota Pilot from about 1940 until 1945. We still have his log books that record his part in D Day towing gliders. He later took part in the Berlin air lift and ended up in Burma and India before demob. I have photos but can't post them here.

Great video and very interesting ... must been tons of tons of work to bring that airplane in such a condition again. Every blessing across the ocean :)

Lost for words. I'd love to have the opportunity to do this, but that's not how my life turned out. But I'm happy to live vicariously through these videos. The videography was phenomenal, music was best towards the end. All the best.

This looks like every person who loves planes dream, to actually fly a DC3 across the Atlantic. I lived in Newfoundland many years ago and we had snow in July, lots of it! Looking forward to your onward journey. Keep safe and Happy Landings.

Nice job on the edit bro! Next time in Atl.. EPPS aviation.. at PDK Pat Epps has a great story of saving a p38 from a polar ice cap.. good story for ya! Cheers!

What a beautiful aircraft!

You do a fantastic job, without being ostentatious or pompous. I really like your videos. This is the true beauty of the internet, getting to participate in so many other peoples' activities.

You’ve really captured the excitement and romance of what air travel was, and which now is what general aviation is!

Hey there! Just today I was wondering when was your last video and I saw like oh 1 month ago. After an hour I get the notification for a new upload and I get super excited! DC-3 is one of my favorite aircraft and it was also a great video because you featured Mickey from planesevers that I love, all the crew of PMDG from which I have bought all of their software for my flight simulator! Great video Thanks for sharing it with us!

Awesome video, Matt. The plane is spectacular. In my country, Colombia, these devices still fly in the east of the territory. Very well conducted the video, I hope you delight us with many more. A hug from Colombia.

Amazing! Thank you very much for sharing!

Such a beautiful plane! Smooth ride and landing...Great video

Thanks for letting me ride along. I have always loved the DC3 but have never had the opportunity to ride in one.

The pilot-in-command in the left, or captain's seat, made all the landings. We copilots would have had definite names for him a few decades back, in the Convair 440s.

I enjoyed this video so much, really well done, very informative info about little issues you encountered. Thank you!!

I have a fairly unabashed love for the DC-3's. Dunno why, I have always just been fascinated with them. Great Vid!

Great video, awesome enjoyable content 👍👍

Love the videos Matt. Please can u keep them up. Love them x

Beautiful aircraft. The chrome on the propeller caught my eye. ' you take care of me, I'll take care of you'.

Thank you for providing the second part. It doesn't come up as the next video. I appreciate the guidance.

Hope you make Duxford Flying Legends some day Matt, you can come out to dinner with all us line reenactors.

Was looking for this video! Outstanding! 😎👍🍺🌈

I am the father of the girl in the picture. When I was 17 years old in 1977 my father was working as a hydrogeologist for the FAO stationed in Benghazi Libya. One of his friends was a pilot who flew a DC-3 out to the oil field rigs in the Libyan desert to deliver food, supplies and mail to the rig workers. We also brought many other things. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my young life. I later went on to study aerospace engineering in school. I think those experiences had something to do with that decision to study what I did. Great times for sure. Another one of my fathers friends was a Yugoslavian who was stationed in Libya after WWII. His company was tasked with the duty to clear mine fields from the war out in the desert. As I understand it, his group was not the first to relocate the B24 liberator "Lady Be Good " that went down in the desert after a bomb raid on Germany and became lost, bailed out and the plane ran out of fuel and landed in the desert fairly intact. The crew died in the folowing weeks from lack of food and water. This group of mine sweeping guys found it in the desert and I remember him telling me that many years later the coffee in the thermos was still drinkable. Sad story of brave men that gave their lives for this great country.

wow long distance .. really was loooong distance back in the day nice to see you havin a blast with the old lady

Been waiting for this since I saw the instagram stories. Thanks for posting this!

would love to meet the plane savers crew, and you as well. subbed to them yesterday, been subbed to you for quite awhile.

At 83 years this was very exciting to sit in the cockpit and see how the plane was flown. My father was a flight engineer on a C47 in North Africa and D Day in Europe. He was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious service in air combat. I felt as if I was there with him on this flight. Thank you for this experience.

This is so cool! Would love to fly on a DC-3 .. so nostalgic..

I photographed this beauty at Duxford!

Wish I could see more details in the passenger compartment.

Great guys doing great work. Thanks for the video, and, for making DC3s great again!

This is a very interesting video, I enjoyed the flight, would love to take that trip.

I recently watched a vid of a F4U Corsair, that someone argued was the most beautiful plane of WWII in the comments. And i held my tongue, but i though i'd rather go for an early model Spitfire... but I gotta admit, if non-combat aircraft are included... the DC-3 is a gorgeous plane.

My first plane ride was a DC3 going from Michigan to NYC for the 1964 World's Fair.

flew Air Rhodesia last flight of the Dakota in 1974 from Bulawayo to Salisbury (Harare) and this video brings back great memories of that flight as i was allowed up to the cockpit. Wonderful to see a Dak flying again.

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. DC 3 is my absolute all time favorite plane!

Narsarsuaq & Sondestrom charge a fortune for non-ETOPS fire cover upgrade for commercial flights. Can't blame them as there is nowhere else to go. Had a bit of a chuckle at the Norwegian 78 with the cowl up....I fly for a competitor. Love this video Matt. Keep 'em coming.

14:03 This guy does an AMAZING Kermit impression!

So refreshing to see this beautiful plane still flying.

Great video. Very enjoyable. I spot an retro Atlantic Coast Airlines T shirt! On Eric. I was a mechanic ARA RII for them in the Jetstrem 31, 41 days. Fun times.

Damn they had really nice displays back in the 1930s.

I flew on a DC-3 once, 1968, Atlanta to Macon, Georgia. Believe it or not, it was regular service on Delta Airlines.

Great work in a stressful situation. Controller was very helpful.

DC-3's are still used in some countries but wow, what a clean piece. It looks like you had a great time in this operation, flying this bird like that without autopilot is amazing.