Flying in the DC-3 highlights the airplane's place in history in a visceral way, but also says something about the future of aerospace. This twin-engine legend redefined aviation, opening up the possibility of flying to an entirely new stratum of people. It was a catalyst that led to the small, high-flying world we live in today.
This lesson could not be more appropriate. The world needs a new DC-3—but not for commercial aviation. We need one that goes to space.
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