Darden operates his Dolphin from a nearby lake at his Lexington, South Carolina, home.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

Colgate Darden about to pull his Dolphin off the water - normally NC14205 takes 30-40 seconds to unstick.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

On 58 per cent power NC14205 cruises at 95kt, burning 46gal an hour.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

With Dunlops dangling Darden approaches at 70kt and lands the amphibian at 50kt.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

Taking off from grass uses up 1,000ft. Darden normally climbs the Dolphin away at 70kt at 300 to 400ft/min.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

Two photographs showing the cockpit instrumentation. Most of it, including the throttles, is carried on the overhead panel.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930

The Dolphin’s passenger cabin, looking towards the cockpit. Note the wing spar passing across the roof.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Douglas Dolphin / RD / OA-4 - СШАUSA - 1930