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I was at the Cape Cod Soaring airstrip taking photos of a Beechcraft being rehabbed when I also noticed this beauty of a Bi-Plane out in the field. She was a shinny red in color and looked perfect in every way so I ask the guys in the hanger if they mined if I took a few photos of her. I took these photos and than contacted the Waco manufacturer to ask about this plane (photos included) and the lady below was kind enough to send me this info. (http://www.wacoclassic.com/ )
Lou
Dear Lou,
That plane is WACO YMF-5, serial #16, built by WACO Classic in 1988. It's not a replica, it's a new production aircraft that we manufacture under the 1930's type certificate. So, it's a wood and fabric aircraft just like they flew in the 1930's, but with all the modern features - brakes, avionics, etc. - of today's planes. The blending of the old and new is our specialty!
You should stop by to see one in person, if you get the chance. We attend numerous air shows during the year, or you're welcome to come to the factory if you ever get to Michigan.
Thanks for writing!
Kathy Sullivan
Administrative Assistant
WACO Classic Aircraft Corp
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Did you try clicking on the web link I placed above and you can make a contact with them. Meantime the next time I'm at the air strip (want to get her taking off with 700MM and a tripod from the very end of the field. Want to try those SS settings that were posted earlier where you could see the prop blur and I think they were 1/250 and should be no problem with a sky as a BG as she goes up so can use a great f stop and low ISO. Meantime I think I will ask the lady my self as to their cost of a new one. Thanks
and 3-axis autopilot?