There are 3 DC3 or C-47s still flying in New Zealand I believe.
Usually they would put the heavier passengers towards the front so as to make takeoff easier, so where did you sit Ian?

Here a few stats for the plane buffs.

Accommodation : 2-3 crew plus 28 passengers
Dimensions
Span : 28.9m (95'0ft)
Length : 19.63m (64'5ft)
Height : 5.2m (16'11ft)
Weight empty : 7,657kg (16,865lb)
max : 11,441kg (25,200lb)
Power Plant : 2x 1050hp P&W R-1830-92
Performance
Max speed : 368km/h (230mph)
Max climb : 1130ft/min (345m/min)
Ceiling : 23,200ft (7,076m)
Range : 3,400km (2,125miles)