Pzkpfw-e Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28854838 Video article on Shuttleworth's Storch & possible changes in CAA regs to allow for paying passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28854838Video article on Shuttleworth's Storch & possible changes in CAA regs to allow for paying passengers. I'd love to be a passenger in that plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 .......Video article on Shuttleworth's Storch.... It doesn't belong to the Shuttleworth. It is privately owned by Pete Holloway, but based at Old Warden. Pete use to fly R/C models with me many years ago, and always fancied an R/C Storch. I guess he couldn't find an R/C model, so restored a full size one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryH57 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 It will be good if the government can roll back a few silly laws made, well you know where, that said aircraft need to be insured according to their weight, rather than usage, so Sally B would pay more than a buzz jet, and also those laws that made anyone wanting to hire out a Dakota for pleasure flights, have to seal the cockpit and fit safety doors half way down the fuselage with inflatable escape slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I believe there are already exemptions for Dakota operators to carry passengers, but none have taken up the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I believe there are already exemptions for Dakota operators to carry passengers, but none have taken up the option. You can however go flying in a Spitfire but only if you can reach the bottom of your deep pockets. http://www.boultbeeflightacademy.co.uk/#!passenger-flights/c1exu Mike Currently delving down the cushions of any sofa I can get at:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I don't think those prices are too bad actually. More pocket money than I have to spare ( without selling off some of my fleet ), but considering the running and insurance costs of these machines, not a bad price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryH57 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Why is it that the powers that be only act after they realise they have wrecked someone's business, by which time company that gave pleasure flights has gone bust and no one can be bothered to replace them. No more Dak flights round the Isle of Wight, and no more regular pleasure flights over the D-Day beaches in the summer months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I believe there are already exemptions for Dakota operators to carry passengers, but none have taken up the option. DDA Classic Airlines in the Netherlands operates a Dakota. They are the first historical airline in the world(!) to receive the Air Operator Certificate (EASA-OPS-AOC). https://www.dutchdakota.nl/en/home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 My post should have read, none in the UK, as far as I am aware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) My post should have read, none in the UK, as far as I am aware. That's correct: none anywhere. DDA Classic Airlines is the first historical airline in the world(!) to carry passengers in Dakotas without exemptions & under regular Air Operator certificate. Quite a feat when you take into account that the aircraft is a 1930s design which is operated and maintained by volunteers. :thumbsup: I really enjoyed flying with them: Edited December 10, 2014 by mcspool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike65 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 That's correct: none anywhere. DDA Classic Airlines is the first historical airline in the world(!) to carry passengers in Dakotas without exemptions & under regular Air Operator certificate. Quite a feat when you take into account that the aircraft is a 1930s design which is operated and maintained by volunteers. :thumbsup: I really enjoyed flying with them: So what about Buffalo Airways who operate DC3s on scheduled passenger flights. Not forget a C46 http://www.buffaloairways.com/index.php?page=passenger-service Mike PS: I watch Discovery channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Cambrian operated DC3 in the 1950/60's. The first plane I ever flew on. BUA and BEA had Pionairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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