DC-3 TYPE RATING

DC-3 Type Rating

DC-3 Initial Training for Type Rating

General Information

The DC-3 initial pilot in command type rating will normally require 7-10
hours of flight time spread over 5-7 days depending upon your experience
and the weather. Tailwheel time is a must prior to beginning DC-3 training.
If you do not have a tailwheel endorsement you should plan on getting that
prior to starting DC-3 training. It is not mandatory but certainly helpful. You
must also be the holder of an Airline Transport Pilot Rating or meet the
qualifications to obtain this rating on your checkride. You must have a multiengine
rating.


Ground school will be accomplished daily with a powerpoint presentation.
You will be given study material prior to your arrival so you can be familiar
with the airplane.


DC3 Type Rating Cost

The training will typically require 7-10 hours of time including the rating
ride. Plan 5-7 days for the training. There are several local hotels close to the
airport (KFFC). Rates are less than $100 per night. KFFC is about 30
minutes from the Atlanta International airport (KATL). Rental cars are
available there.

DC-3 Type Rating Training Syllabus

The airplane is located at the Peachtree City, Georgia Airport (KFFC).
Training will be accomplished at Peachtree City and at LaGrange, Georgia
(KLGC) and Thomaston, Georgia (KOPN).

DC-3 Flight Training Day 1

  • Preflight & Start
  • Taxi & Runup
  • Takeoff
  • Vmc Demo
  • Approach to stalls
  • No Flap Landings
  • Crosswind Landings
  • Takeoffs and Landings to full stop

DC-3 Flight Training Day 2

  • Aborted Takeoffs – Engine Failure
  • Engine Out
  • Maneuvering – Simulated
  • Cruise Procedures
  • Landing
  • Steep Turns
  • Non-Precision Approach
  • Go-Around
  • Takeoffs and Landings

DC-3 Flight Training Day 3

  • Engine Shutdown & Restart
  • Holding Procedures
  • Non-Precision Approach w/ Procedure Turn
  • Circling Approach
  • ILS Approach
  • Missed Approach
  • Takeoffs and Landings

DC-3 Flight Training Day 4

  • Engine Shutdown & Restart
  • Holding Procedures
  • Non-Precision Approach w/ Procedure Turn
  • Circling Approach
  • ILS Approach
  • Missed Approach
  • Takeoffs and Landings
  • Aborted Takeoff – Other than engine
  • ILS Missed Approach
  • Single Engine ILS
  • Emergency Operation of Gear
  • Propeller overspeed
  • Hydraulic Failure
  • Non-Precision Approach – Single Engine
  • Takeoffs and Landings

DC-3 Flight Training Day 5

  • Single Engine ILS
  • Single Engine Missed Approach
  • Non-Precision Approach
  • Short Field Takeoff & Landing
  • Emergency Descent
  • Electrical Abnormals
  • Takeoffs and Landings to Full Stop

DC-3 Flight Training Day 6

  • Precision Approach
  • Non-Precision Approach
  • Missed Approach
  • Engine Out Work
  • Holding
  • Procedure Turns
  • Approach to stalls
  • Steep turns
  • Takeoffs and Landings to Full Stop

Keep an eye on this site for more information on upcoming flying opportunities.