C-46 Tinker Belle...

Dan K · **Posted:** Tue Apr 12, 2016 12:34 am

...gettin' her sexy on with fresh paint. Nothin' like a big girl with curves! :drink3:

https://www.facebook.com/lists/10152205 ... wwairshow/

Fouga23 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:39 am

lovely

StangStung · **Posted:** Tue Apr 12, 2016 11:50 am

Looks beautiful.

Someone on FB suggested this plane is owned by the City of Monroe, NC. Is that true? How did that work?

Warbirdnerd · **Joined:** Fri Apr 30, 2004 7:34 pm **Posts:** 2906

They are looking for pilots and other volunteers:
From the WIX Facebook page:

Quote:

Good morning all. May be a long shot, but trying to put some feelers out there for potential pilots. I oversee the C-46 The Tinker Belle for the City of Monroe (which owns the aircraft) and we are trying to see if there is anyone locally, or has the means to get to us regularly (we are just outside Charlotte in North Carolina) who has the experience (probably mostly in a DC3 or C47) that could transition and volunteer time to help us get to some air shows throughout the year. We currently have two pilots certified to fly and go to about 10-15 events each year, typically your normal fri,sat, sun shows. We need some folks that can dedicate the time and energy needed to get certified and that have enough experience to handle this one-of-a-kind aircraft. We can provide the training and "ground school" but need folks who are serious about it. It is also more than just flying, we work during the airshows, giving tours and talking about the aircraft, so your job wont be done when we land. I know it may be a tall order, but could be a great opportunity for someone retired or just someone who has a passion for this sort of thing. Feel free to contact me for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wixhq/

Mick G · **Joined:** Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:39 pm **Posts:** 211

Beautiful.

She is the last one flying in the lower 48. The other museum ship "China Doll" has been grounded for a few years but is due to be brought back to airworthy status again by 2019.

Triplane102 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:55 pm **Posts:** 491

Great Job ! That O.D Looks ALOT Better than that "green" it had before !

hang the expense · **Posted:** Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:24 pm

The OD paint looks right on as does the grey.Great job guys.

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:30 pm

TBM Tony wrote:

:drink3: Great Job ! That O.D Looks ALOT Better than that "green" it had before !

Better run that past Vlado...

Triplane102 · **Joined:** Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:55 pm **Posts:** 491

Lynn Allen wrote:

TBM Tony wrote:

:drink3: Great Job ! That O.D Looks ALOT Better than that "green" it had before !

Better run that past Vlado...

Oh! Man, That's right !!
I wonder what color the inside of T.B's Gear Doors are ??!!

snjflyer65 · **Joined:** Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:15 pm **Posts:** 1

I am a 4000 hour ATP with 1800 multi hours. I have over 250 hours in the SNJ. I flew rides for them in the CAF ride program. I would love to fly the C-46. I am retired and have my own plane. I live in upstate SC. Just a short hop to Charlotte area. I can fly and be where ever needed at a moments notice. How can I get in touch with someone concerning flying? I have plenty of time to do shows or whatever it takes to get a shot at flying.

Dan K · **Posted:** Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:32 am

snjflyer65 wrote:

I am a 4000 hour ATP with 1800 multi hours. I have over 250 hours in the SNJ. I flew rides for them in the CAF ride program. I would love to fly the C-46. I am retired and have my own plane. I live in upstate SC. Just a short hop to Charlotte area. I can fly and be where ever needed at a moments notice. How can I get in touch with someone concerning flying? I have plenty of time to do shows or whatever it takes to get a shot at flying.

http://www.warriorsandwarbirds.com/contact/

menards · **Joined:** Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:46 pm **Posts:** 523

Warbirdnerd wrote:

They are looking for pilots and other volunteers:
From the WIX Facebook page:

Quote:

Good morning all. May be a long shot, but trying to put some feelers out there for potential pilots. I oversee the C-46 The Tinker Belle for the City of Monroe (which owns the aircraft) and we are trying to see if there is anyone locally, or has the means to get to us regularly (we are just outside Charlotte in North Carolina) who has the experience (probably mostly in a DC3 or C47) that could transition and volunteer time to help us get to some air shows throughout the year. We currently have two pilots certified to fly and go to about 10-15 events each year, typically your normal fri,sat, sun shows. We need some folks that can dedicate the time and energy needed to get certified and that have enough experience to handle this one-of-a-kind aircraft. We can provide the training and "ground school" but need folks who are serious about it. It is also more than just flying, we work during the airshows, giving tours and talking about the aircraft, so your job wont be done when we land. I know it may be a tall order, but could be a great opportunity for someone retired or just someone who has a passion for this sort of thing. Feel free to contact me for more information.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wixhq/

Is there a similar story among a lot of the other war bird groups and museums? are rated pilots retiring and groups are looking for the "next generation" of pilots with the proper amount of experience to fly them? What would pre-requisite experience be? Multi, tailwheel, multi tailwheel time or ratings such as DC3 or B17?

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