Open the airplanes link, and then select the waco ymf 5 arf. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the waco ymf5 arf visit the great planes web site at. Waco classic aircraft of battle creek, mi, is the worlds only manufacturer of a brand new 1930s era open cockpit sport. Dubbed gulfhawk ii, the aircraft and its pilot toured the usa and europe demonstrating highspeed aerobatics and precision flying. Great planes waco classic almost readytofly glowgas biplane.
The ymf5 is the same base model as the umf but with greater fuselage, vertical fin, and horsepower. Have a goal or flight ignition switch and ernst plan in mind for every flight. This is a 1987 classic aircraft corp waco ymf 5 spirit of agua dulce based on a 1934 waco flight took place at the agua dulce airport community fundraiser presented by. Does not include formers, but there is a small picture on page 4 of the printwood sheets included in the kit, could maybe be enlarged freercplans free rc plans free control line plans. Waco ymf5 dmodel with images waco aircraft, vintage. For dads 87th birthday, we took a flight on the waco ymf5, at the military aviation museum, in virginia beach. With its clean lines showing off its classic biplane shape and its powerful 275 hp radial engine, this current production american built 3 person luxury biplane captures the essence of what flying is all.
It was designated the cg4a by the united states army air forces,1 and named hadrian after the roman emperor in british military service. Originally produced between 19341935 by the waco aircraft company of troy, ohio, the waco ymf5 has been regarded as the finest open cockpit sport biplane ever built. The design of this lovely threeseater waco ymf5 dates back to the 1930s and its a perfect plane for vfr sightseeing. Here we have a waco ymf 5 for vsf you might need to click on the photo to enlarge. Own and fly a real waco ymf5d or a new great lakes. Flight training for new customers waco provides nocost instruction for all customers of new waco ymf5d and great lakes by waco aircraft.
The course is designed for pilots that are completely new to tail wheel aircraft. It is of biplane configuration with a 275hp radial engine, and has a great reputation with pilots who appreciate its classic looks and performance. The waco 10gxewaco o series was a range of threeseat opencockpit biplanes built by the advance aircraft company, later the waco. The dynam waco ymf5 is a classic open cockpit biplane. Waco aircraft at historic waco field, in troy, ohio. Review the latest safety notices and technical information for waco ymf 5 and great lakes 2t1a2.
Waco aircraft corp the ultimate sense of adventure. Do you own an aircraft from the waco aircraft company or a smiliar biplane. One of mitchs favorite airplanes is his scale waco ymf5 biplane built from the amr lasercut kit. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the waco ymf 5 arf visit the great planes web site at.
Im going electric, and the only thing i could find was one picture of one showing the location of a hatch for battery access. Delivered to the gulf oil company, the aeroplane was flown extensively by major al williams, gulfs chief test pilot, to demonstrate the new techniques employed in tactical divebombing. With the ymf5s wide flight envelope, it is as at home cruising low over barns, silos, and fields as it is performing loops, stall turns, and wingovers. Ive flown several examples of the waco upf7 biplane in key west over the decades, which frankly were trucks to fly, at least compared to a stearman. Featured on the cover of model airplane news december 2010.
Waco ymf3 golden age biplane scale radio control biplane. Product information alabeo waco ymf5 toward this end, we use advanced computer modeling techniques, digital texturing, and stateoftheart programming procedures, taking advantage of the latest features in the most popular flight simulators. Great planes replica recreates its smooth, flowing lines and classic style in sportscale detail, painted fiberglass and rich. Large rolled plans for a giant 15 scale waco ymf3 72 inch wing span this plane flys great, lots of scale detail. The alabeo waco ymf5 classic biplane for xplane download on sale now from the. The waco f series is a series of americanbuilt general aviation and military biplane trainers of. The waco f series was a range of americanbuilt private pilot owner and training biplanes of the 1930s from the waco aircraft company. Between wwi and wwii, waco built almost twice as many aircraft as any other manufacturer, with more wacos registered than the aircraft of any other company.
Dynam waco 1270mm biplane maiden flight as always, i like to show the first time i take a plane up for the maiden flight and the dynam waco is no exception. Open the airplanes link, and then select the waco ymf5 arf. These are 3 large rolled sheets 36 wide of full size plans and detailed drawings for building this beautiful 1930s era golden age biplane. Here is a beautiful model of the waco wmf5, designed by pat tritle. This is a repaint only for the payware alabeo waco ymf5 in east germany military green paint scheme.
Aerobatic smoke effects are included if you want to put the ymf 5 through its paces. Between 1920 and 1947, the company produced a wide range of civilian biplanes the company initially started under the name weaver aircraft company of ohio but changed its name to the waco aircraft company in 192829. For the rtf version make sure the included detrum receivergyro is securely mounted to the fuselage before attempting to fly. Rcmodellers waco pg2 the waco cg4a was the most widely used united states troopcargo military glider of world war ii. The design of this lovely threeseater waco ymf 5 dates back to the 1930s and its a perfect plane for vfr sightseeing. Primary user, private pilot owners and training schools.
It has excellent handling capabilities on both low and high speed. Rochobby waco sport biplane in yellow color scheme receiver ready roc011yellow wow does this plane fly like a dream. Treated myself yesterday to a flight in a new production 1994 waco ymf5c biplane. Review the latest safety notices and technical information for waco ymf5 and great lakes 2t1a2. Waco aircraft military aircraft waco biplane old planes civil aviation aviation art vintage airplanes jet plane aircraft pictures. Gain as much the waco ymf 5 is a greatflying model that flies smoothly speed as your runway and flying site will practically allow and predictably. The waco biplane is 80 years old, but still brand new. The stock power system provides plenty of power to do aerobatics such as vertical climbs, turning somersaults, flying upside down and so on. Read the entire article on page 50 in the july 2011 issue of model aviation. November 18, 2016 do not use lock tite on the bolts that attach the wing struts to the wing. My sympathy isnt great enough to make me want to trade places, however, as the rear cockpit of the waco provides a sensory feast. Initially it was powered by a curtiss ox5 watercooled 90 v8 engine producing 90 hp 67 kw. Produced by waco classic aircraft of lansing, michigan, the ymf5 from alabeo is based on the ymf built between 1934 and 1935 by the waco aircraft company of troy, ohio. This package includes five liveries, superb textures, and custom sounds and flight dynamics as well as authentic cockpit avionics.
Waco classic aircraft corporation service manual for. Faa approved airplane flight manual waco classic aircraft model ymf. Great planes classic waco ymf5 electrified rc groups. Great planes waco classic arf the greatest of the golden age bipes. This aircraft was converted to fsx i have tweaked the flight charteristics to work in fsx. Mitch epstien has been building and flying giant scale planes for many years and he has been a successful scale competitor competing at top gun for several years. Waco aircraft is pleased to offer tailwheel aircraft training. Waco classic aircraft corp aircraft photos airplane. The waco f series is a series of american built general aviation and military biplane trainers of the 1930s from the waco aircraft company.
Gain as much the waco ymf5 is a greatflying model that flies smoothly speed as your runway and flying site will practically allow and predictably. Many are still flying, and photographs are readily available on the internet. The pilot is steve koch flying all day long on rides. The waco f series of biplanes supplanted and then replaced the earlier o series of 192733. If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech notice box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.
View online or download great planes waco ymf5 instruction manual. Waco ymf5 d biplane waco aircraft corp waco quality pilot. Review the latest safety notices and technical information for waco ymf5 and great lakes. Rochobby waco biplane yellow receiver ready motion rc. Download available immediately, and remains available for up to 15 daysmax. Not only does the rochobby waco fly well but it is absolutely amazing to look at. Designed using the latest technology in durable epo foam providing lightweight and structural rigidity. Great planes classic waco ymf5 electrified after searching the two big sites, rcgroups and rcunivers for a good build log on this new plane, and coming up empty, i decided to start one here.
Production of the ymf5 was resumed in 1986 and continues on a perorder basis as of this writing. Great planes waco ymf5 instruction manual pdf download. It has been downloaded 448 times by fellow modelers from around the world. This gorgeous yet rugged biplane offered absolutely delightful flight handling qualities.
This is one of the best looking planes we have seen in a long time. Allaircraftsimulations view topic waco ymf 5 for vsf. Aircraft flight manuals civil aviation safety authority. Today, the waco ymf5d offers the same timeless good looks and the benefits of modern technology. This is a 1987 classic aircraft corp waco ymf5 spirit of agua dulce based on a 1934 waco flight took place at the agua dulce airport community fundraiser presented by. Dynam waco yellow 1270mm 50 wingspan pnp dy8952pnp the dynam waco biplane offers an appealing combination of performance, style and affordability. See more ideas about aircraft, waco aircraft and aviation. The number of sleek, fast aircraft boomed during the golden age of aviation, but none could compare with the waco. Designed to use stock off the shelf flying hardware for easy affordable flight. The waco aircraft company waco was an aircraft manufacturer located in troy, ohio, united states.
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