DOUGLAS DC-3/C-47 — Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document is a pilot training manual for the Douglas C-47 Skytrain, also known as the DC-3. It serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, detailing their duties, standard procedures, and emergency protocols necessary for operating the aircraft safely and effectively.

• The C-47 is a 2-engine, all-metal, low-wing monoplane.
• It is used for transporting supplies, paratroop operations, and evacuating wounded.
• The aircraft features two 1200-Hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines.
• The C-47 has a low accident rate and is known for its reliability.
• It has been extensively used in military operations during World War II.
• The manual serves as both a training checklist and a working handbook.
• Pilots must familiarize themselves with normal and emergency procedures.
• The C-47 is easy to handle but should not be used for stunts or dives.