Originally Posted by
badflaps
What P.Rat said, DC-6 flying would be part of your career you would never forget.
Think about it... you may be the only kid on your block to have a DC-6 type rating on your airman certificate.
Nothing beats the sound of four R-2800s coming to life during engine start, then the roar during the takeoff roll. Alaska, the last prestige vestige to view while passing the time at altitudes of less than 10,000’.
The owner of the airline, himself, straps the DC-6 and C-46 to his back and flies cargo too. Great guy. You’ll never work for a better gent then Rob. Can’t tell a joke... but he does buy the beers.