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To: TexasGator; Ace's Dad
Fifty years ago a twin-engine could not be certified for trans-Pacific The Navy flew twin engine planes from the west coast to Hawaii as early as 1934. It just took a little over 24 hours for the flight.

DC-3s flew from San Francisco to Hawaii in 1941.

92 posted on 04/25/2017 4:15:47 PM PDT by PAR35
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“DC-3s flew from San Francisco to Hawaii in 1941. “

The DC-3 had a range of 1500 miles. It is over 2300 miles SF to HA.


98 posted on 04/25/2017 4:40:54 PM PDT by TexasGator
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“The Navy flew twin engine planes from the west coast to Hawaii as early as 1934. It just took a little over 24 hours for the flight. “

We are talking about commercial service certifications.


99 posted on 04/25/2017 4:42:26 PM PDT by TexasGator
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