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Waco D

Author: D. Berliner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 62, 64, 176

IF ROLLS ROYCE could build armored scout cars couldnt Waco build fighterbombers Both firms established un challenged reputations creating classy somewhat expensive motorized conveyUnraveling mystery behind obscure mili tary airplanes built foremost civilian aircraft companies 1930s wasnt easy pieces puzzle may never found EDon Berliner ances sophisticated tastes plush upholstery regal lines arent supposed interest military mind general should able see value solid vehicles proven perform ance dependability Waco known love old airplanes manufacturer wide variety very glamorous civilian biplanes best-known UPF-7 mainstay Civilian Pilot Training Program confused days just before Second World War UPE 7s flying today other Wacos combined though still representa tives several dozen other varieties 58 Model Aviation Top factory-demonstrator Waco WHO raciest iooking ii miiitary Wacos may have gone Nicaragua Above type S3HD served prototype aii confusing variations type 0 series Wacos Both photos Harry Robinson seen fly-ins around country What isnt generally recognized Waco originally Weaver Air craft Co built 2000 purely civilian two-wingers 80 dif ferent types also responsible several times military flying machines some 600 UPF-7 PT-14 primary trainers almost 14000 Waco-designed CG-4A wooden troop gliders though built such diverse firms Cessna Ford Motor Company Northwestern OK Waco involved lot military civilian aircraft made its undying reputation hun dreds wonderful open-cockpit cabin biplanes stirred hearts sportsmen ladies 1 930s Today performance superbly balanced propor tions scarcity keep Wacos great demand among growing army tique airplane collectors restorers Back mid-to-late 1 930s other armies eager get hands Wacosthe armies small Central South American countries wanted light fighter-bombers having good shortfield performance reasonable price tag Wacos being built general sport business use would fit bill sturdy maneuverable able get out short rough fields priced $25000 less first production-line Wacos simply modified fit needs military customers either factory out field often involved little adding couple 30 cal Browning Colt machine guns some simple bomb racks under fuselage between lower wing panels crude gun sight equally basic radio equipment sport Waco suddenly became some instances entire air force Increasing interest small annies navies awakened Waco fac tory desirability airplanes designed expressly what later became known ground-support opera tions Just couple lightly-armed air planes few small bombs could strike terror hearts natives equipped handgunsor spears arrows result shift thinking series standard designs military counterpartdesignated after usual Waco set letters standing armed version Some design studies others got far artists conceptual drawings sales brochures few built proto types couple actually got pro duction part Waco D series least-built numerous Waco seriesand likewise least-known Records far complete isnt possible determine exactly built subtype some received Approved Type Certificates old Continued page 62 May1987 59 Civilian sport version WHD Waco left flanked bythe export-production WHD-A right particular WHDA awaiting shipment Nicaraguan air force its 420-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine Waco WHDA powerful exported Wacos cruised better 160 mph carrying three machine guns small load bombs Photo provided National Air Space Museum Waco JHD-A machine gunner standing powered 365-hp Wright engine six exported Uruguay main external difference power ful Wil 0-A its lack external air scoop Photograph Jim Kessler collection did least 10 airplanes built various D models known exist todaythe sole S3HD Super Sport manufactured 1934 businessman kept airplane until 1951 passed through owners until being acquired antiquer John Church 1963 time thoroughly dilapi dated full restoration job completed less ayear gleamingyellow and-black airplane can still seen fly62 Model Aviation Civil Aeronautics Authority some ins along East Coast S3HD powered 400-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TB engine gives top speed 180 mph normal cruising speed 150 mph initial rate-of-climb 1350 ft/min upper longer wingspan 32 ft 8i length 25 ft height 8 ft 1 1 empty weight 2130 lb gross weight 3800 lb new sold just $18395 today poor condition would bring several times much S3HD came S3HID-A constructors number c/n 3954 delivered Len Povey Cuban Air Force July 1935 vertical tail very much like later UPF-7 place wider lower vertical fm rudder S3HD Otherwise basically sport plane adapted serve useful military machine single 30 cal machine gun either lower wing panel gun barrel sticking out above leading edge another 20 cal machine gun swivel mount observer/gunners rear cockpit bombing missions two sets shackles under fuselage capable holding five 25-lb bombs two 125-lb bombs Since small nations might market airplanes such military Wacos probably wealthy enough afford large numbers planes outfitted different roles required designed versatile Thus single S3HD-A could used either fighter just machine guns maximum load ammunition less ammunition primarily bomber Again guns removed could reconnaissance plane special cameras could also used military civilian ambulance plane mundane circumstances hauler limited amounts mail freight official factory specifications S3HD-A show length 25 ft 9 upper wingspan 32 ft 9 lower wingspan 27 ft upper wing chord 5 ft 6 lowerwing chordof4 ft 9 upper wing area 1562 sq ft lower wing area 1001 sq ft airfoils then-popular Clark Y section empty weight 2442 lb guns 2598 lb guns gross weight 3900 lb guns 3976 guns Performance quoted top speed 188 mph 1000 ft cruising speed 70% power 163 mph up 6000 ft landing speed 65 mph initial rate-ofclimb 1600 ft/min service ceiling 20000 ft range 70% power 640 miles price depending equip ment ranged $19750 up $23775 Today might buy main landing gear trainer/fighter/bombers being offered small nations need multipurpose airplanes Standard equipment other versions military Wacos included Continued page 64 its definitely armed factoi uuu p pnoioj actually classified civilian aircraft WH Ds unique high-mounted tail strut bracing squatfin rudder sporty bumped cowling led austere WHD-A military version tail number suggests ieasttwo Waco WHD-As bulit ror NIcaragua though vanished long ago Waco almost seemed using series test bed experimenting various tail configurations National Airand Space Museum photo Tfle S3HD only-known purely civilian version Waco D series basic form military Wacos used 400-hp Pratt & Whitney engine Kessler photograph $ SERIES LIKE TO GO PYLON RACING 3 WORRIED ABOUT THE NOISE JOIN THE NATIONS FASTEST GROMNG PYLON RACING GROUP THE QUARTU SCALE PYLON RACING ASSOC USING 120 4 STROKE POWER Quiet Revolution Additional Info Contact DAVE RIGOlTl 8502 Mulberry Rood Chesterland OH 44026 216 729-3982 u Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world. TRU-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vihration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently market Best have produced superior spinner avery affordable price Available standard sizes both 2-and 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY QUAY 5ARR MODELS 14 9HOESTRIN SHtIKlT $11995 KIT$15495 bk EPOXY/GLASS/AA earn CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE FULL OR SunKITS 58 10 lbs weight 790 sq wing area 60 2 stroke 12 4 stroke skit prices plus shipping scredit cards welcome Ohio residents add 6* Z 1216 777-4172 58211KIT$11995 KIT$15495 Cosmic Wind SEMI-KIT $10995 KIT$14495 27106 Butternut RidgeNorth Olmeted Ohio 44070 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED ROMCO MFG INC 71319431867 PO Sax 836 So Houston TX 77587 ground-adjustable propeller full electrical system starter navigation lights dual controls wheel brakes com mon days airports grass runways wheel pants looks performance fairly com plete instrument panel Optional equipment included Hamilton-Standard controllablepitch propeller Fairchild aerial camera reconnaissance work two-way radio also vital item days landing lights auxiliary fuel tankand set twin floats water operations Although may best-known mili tary Waco S3HD-A wasnt Other versions offeredand some built limited numbers common other versions JHD-A its slimmer vertical tail smooth engine cowling snazzy-looking bumps dishes looked like standard Waco though meant strictly military export granted CAA Approved Type Certificate 1937 Six built army Uruguay delivered January 1938 also possibility built Nicaragua JHD-A powered Wright R 975-El ratedat365 hp at2lOOrpm atsea level gave top speed 175 mph cruising speed 70% power 153mph up 6500 ft initial rate-of-climb 1350 ftImin Its dimensions same S3HD its weights little lower being 2435 lb empty trainer 2543 lb empty armed version Gross weights 3436 lb trainer 3725 lb fighter/ bomber version S3HD-A available other engines became paper SHID-A equipped 320-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TiB known have built equipped 450-hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Jr SB became S2HD-A also wasnt built other version military Waco known have built WHD-A differed its type WHiD predecessor having vertical tail like JHD-A instead low profile high stabilizer arrangement distin guished WHD prototype built unlicensed registration * 14130 c/n 3837 unknown number airplanes produced Nicaragua powerful similar JHD-A its 450-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine reportedly gave top speed about 180mph sea level close 170 mph 16500 ft According Janes Worlds Aircraft its initial rate climb 1200 ft/niin service ceiling 18000 ft Modem jet trainer/fighter/bombers like British Aerospace Hawk Macchi MB339 may far efficient better-equipped deadly armed Waco fighting Continued page 176 64 Model Aviation Available Local Hobby Shop Soon PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016

Author: D. Berliner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 62, 64, 176

IF ROLLS ROYCE could build armored scout cars couldnt Waco build fighterbombers Both firms established un challenged reputations creating classy somewhat expensive motorized conveyUnraveling mystery behind obscure mili tary airplanes built foremost civilian aircraft companies 1930s wasnt easy pieces puzzle may never found EDon Berliner ances sophisticated tastes plush upholstery regal lines arent supposed interest military mind general should able see value solid vehicles proven perform ance dependability Waco known love old airplanes manufacturer wide variety very glamorous civilian biplanes best-known UPF-7 mainstay Civilian Pilot Training Program confused days just before Second World War UPE 7s flying today other Wacos combined though still representa tives several dozen other varieties 58 Model Aviation Top factory-demonstrator Waco WHO raciest iooking ii miiitary Wacos may have gone Nicaragua Above type S3HD served prototype aii confusing variations type 0 series Wacos Both photos Harry Robinson seen fly-ins around country What isnt generally recognized Waco originally Weaver Air craft Co built 2000 purely civilian two-wingers 80 dif ferent types also responsible several times military flying machines some 600 UPF-7 PT-14 primary trainers almost 14000 Waco-designed CG-4A wooden troop gliders though built such diverse firms Cessna Ford Motor Company Northwestern OK Waco involved lot military civilian aircraft made its undying reputation hun dreds wonderful open-cockpit cabin biplanes stirred hearts sportsmen ladies 1 930s Today performance superbly balanced propor tions scarcity keep Wacos great demand among growing army tique airplane collectors restorers Back mid-to-late 1 930s other armies eager get hands Wacosthe armies small Central South American countries wanted light fighter-bombers having good shortfield performance reasonable price tag Wacos being built general sport business use would fit bill sturdy maneuverable able get out short rough fields priced $25000 less first production-line Wacos simply modified fit needs military customers either factory out field often involved little adding couple 30 cal Browning Colt machine guns some simple bomb racks under fuselage between lower wing panels crude gun sight equally basic radio equipment sport Waco suddenly became some instances entire air force Increasing interest small annies navies awakened Waco fac tory desirability airplanes designed expressly what later became known ground-support opera tions Just couple lightly-armed air planes few small bombs could strike terror hearts natives equipped handgunsor spears arrows result shift thinking series standard designs military counterpartdesignated after usual Waco set letters standing armed version Some design studies others got far artists conceptual drawings sales brochures few built proto types couple actually got pro duction part Waco D series least-built numerous Waco seriesand likewise least-known Records far complete isnt possible determine exactly built subtype some received Approved Type Certificates old Continued page 62 May1987 59 Civilian sport version WHD Waco left flanked bythe export-production WHD-A right particular WHDA awaiting shipment Nicaraguan air force its 420-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine Waco WHDA powerful exported Wacos cruised better 160 mph carrying three machine guns small load bombs Photo provided National Air Space Museum Waco JHD-A machine gunner standing powered 365-hp Wright engine six exported Uruguay main external difference power ful Wil 0-A its lack external air scoop Photograph Jim Kessler collection did least 10 airplanes built various D models known exist todaythe sole S3HD Super Sport manufactured 1934 businessman kept airplane until 1951 passed through owners until being acquired antiquer John Church 1963 time thoroughly dilapi dated full restoration job completed less ayear gleamingyellow and-black airplane can still seen fly62 Model Aviation Civil Aeronautics Authority some ins along East Coast S3HD powered 400-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TB engine gives top speed 180 mph normal cruising speed 150 mph initial rate-of-climb 1350 ft/min upper longer wingspan 32 ft 8i length 25 ft height 8 ft 1 1 empty weight 2130 lb gross weight 3800 lb new sold just $18395 today poor condition would bring several times much S3HD came S3HID-A constructors number c/n 3954 delivered Len Povey Cuban Air Force July 1935 vertical tail very much like later UPF-7 place wider lower vertical fm rudder S3HD Otherwise basically sport plane adapted serve useful military machine single 30 cal machine gun either lower wing panel gun barrel sticking out above leading edge another 20 cal machine gun swivel mount observer/gunners rear cockpit bombing missions two sets shackles under fuselage capable holding five 25-lb bombs two 125-lb bombs Since small nations might market airplanes such military Wacos probably wealthy enough afford large numbers planes outfitted different roles required designed versatile Thus single S3HD-A could used either fighter just machine guns maximum load ammunition less ammunition primarily bomber Again guns removed could reconnaissance plane special cameras could also used military civilian ambulance plane mundane circumstances hauler limited amounts mail freight official factory specifications S3HD-A show length 25 ft 9 upper wingspan 32 ft 9 lower wingspan 27 ft upper wing chord 5 ft 6 lowerwing chordof4 ft 9 upper wing area 1562 sq ft lower wing area 1001 sq ft airfoils then-popular Clark Y section empty weight 2442 lb guns 2598 lb guns gross weight 3900 lb guns 3976 guns Performance quoted top speed 188 mph 1000 ft cruising speed 70% power 163 mph up 6000 ft landing speed 65 mph initial rate-ofclimb 1600 ft/min service ceiling 20000 ft range 70% power 640 miles price depending equip ment ranged $19750 up $23775 Today might buy main landing gear trainer/fighter/bombers being offered small nations need multipurpose airplanes Standard equipment other versions military Wacos included Continued page 64 its definitely armed factoi uuu p pnoioj actually classified civilian aircraft WH Ds unique high-mounted tail strut bracing squatfin rudder sporty bumped cowling led austere WHD-A military version tail number suggests ieasttwo Waco WHD-As bulit ror NIcaragua though vanished long ago Waco almost seemed using series test bed experimenting various tail configurations National Airand Space Museum photo Tfle S3HD only-known purely civilian version Waco D series basic form military Wacos used 400-hp Pratt & Whitney engine Kessler photograph $ SERIES LIKE TO GO PYLON RACING 3 WORRIED ABOUT THE NOISE JOIN THE NATIONS FASTEST GROMNG PYLON RACING GROUP THE QUARTU SCALE PYLON RACING ASSOC USING 120 4 STROKE POWER Quiet Revolution Additional Info Contact DAVE RIGOlTl 8502 Mulberry Rood Chesterland OH 44026 216 729-3982 u Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world. TRU-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vihration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently market Best have produced superior spinner avery affordable price Available standard sizes both 2-and 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY QUAY 5ARR MODELS 14 9HOESTRIN SHtIKlT $11995 KIT$15495 bk EPOXY/GLASS/AA earn CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE FULL OR SunKITS 58 10 lbs weight 790 sq wing area 60 2 stroke 12 4 stroke skit prices plus shipping scredit cards welcome Ohio residents add 6* Z 1216 777-4172 58211KIT$11995 KIT$15495 Cosmic Wind SEMI-KIT $10995 KIT$14495 27106 Butternut RidgeNorth Olmeted Ohio 44070 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED ROMCO MFG INC 71319431867 PO Sax 836 So Houston TX 77587 ground-adjustable propeller full electrical system starter navigation lights dual controls wheel brakes com mon days airports grass runways wheel pants looks performance fairly com plete instrument panel Optional equipment included Hamilton-Standard controllablepitch propeller Fairchild aerial camera reconnaissance work two-way radio also vital item days landing lights auxiliary fuel tankand set twin floats water operations Although may best-known mili tary Waco S3HD-A wasnt Other versions offeredand some built limited numbers common other versions JHD-A its slimmer vertical tail smooth engine cowling snazzy-looking bumps dishes looked like standard Waco though meant strictly military export granted CAA Approved Type Certificate 1937 Six built army Uruguay delivered January 1938 also possibility built Nicaragua JHD-A powered Wright R 975-El ratedat365 hp at2lOOrpm atsea level gave top speed 175 mph cruising speed 70% power 153mph up 6500 ft initial rate-of-climb 1350 ftImin Its dimensions same S3HD its weights little lower being 2435 lb empty trainer 2543 lb empty armed version Gross weights 3436 lb trainer 3725 lb fighter/ bomber version S3HD-A available other engines became paper SHID-A equipped 320-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TiB known have built equipped 450-hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Jr SB became S2HD-A also wasnt built other version military Waco known have built WHD-A differed its type WHiD predecessor having vertical tail like JHD-A instead low profile high stabilizer arrangement distin guished WHD prototype built unlicensed registration * 14130 c/n 3837 unknown number airplanes produced Nicaragua powerful similar JHD-A its 450-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine reportedly gave top speed about 180mph sea level close 170 mph 16500 ft According Janes Worlds Aircraft its initial rate climb 1200 ft/niin service ceiling 18000 ft Modem jet trainer/fighter/bombers like British Aerospace Hawk Macchi MB339 may far efficient better-equipped deadly armed Waco fighting Continued page 176 64 Model Aviation Available Local Hobby Shop Soon PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016

Author: D. Berliner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 62, 64, 176

IF ROLLS ROYCE could build armored scout cars couldnt Waco build fighterbombers Both firms established un challenged reputations creating classy somewhat expensive motorized conveyUnraveling mystery behind obscure mili tary airplanes built foremost civilian aircraft companies 1930s wasnt easy pieces puzzle may never found EDon Berliner ances sophisticated tastes plush upholstery regal lines arent supposed interest military mind general should able see value solid vehicles proven perform ance dependability Waco known love old airplanes manufacturer wide variety very glamorous civilian biplanes best-known UPF-7 mainstay Civilian Pilot Training Program confused days just before Second World War UPE 7s flying today other Wacos combined though still representa tives several dozen other varieties 58 Model Aviation Top factory-demonstrator Waco WHO raciest iooking ii miiitary Wacos may have gone Nicaragua Above type S3HD served prototype aii confusing variations type 0 series Wacos Both photos Harry Robinson seen fly-ins around country What isnt generally recognized Waco originally Weaver Air craft Co built 2000 purely civilian two-wingers 80 dif ferent types also responsible several times military flying machines some 600 UPF-7 PT-14 primary trainers almost 14000 Waco-designed CG-4A wooden troop gliders though built such diverse firms Cessna Ford Motor Company Northwestern OK Waco involved lot military civilian aircraft made its undying reputation hun dreds wonderful open-cockpit cabin biplanes stirred hearts sportsmen ladies 1 930s Today performance superbly balanced propor tions scarcity keep Wacos great demand among growing army tique airplane collectors restorers Back mid-to-late 1 930s other armies eager get hands Wacosthe armies small Central South American countries wanted light fighter-bombers having good shortfield performance reasonable price tag Wacos being built general sport business use would fit bill sturdy maneuverable able get out short rough fields priced $25000 less first production-line Wacos simply modified fit needs military customers either factory out field often involved little adding couple 30 cal Browning Colt machine guns some simple bomb racks under fuselage between lower wing panels crude gun sight equally basic radio equipment sport Waco suddenly became some instances entire air force Increasing interest small annies navies awakened Waco fac tory desirability airplanes designed expressly what later became known ground-support opera tions Just couple lightly-armed air planes few small bombs could strike terror hearts natives equipped handgunsor spears arrows result shift thinking series standard designs military counterpartdesignated after usual Waco set letters standing armed version Some design studies others got far artists conceptual drawings sales brochures few built proto types couple actually got pro duction part Waco D series least-built numerous Waco seriesand likewise least-known Records far complete isnt possible determine exactly built subtype some received Approved Type Certificates old Continued page 62 May1987 59 Civilian sport version WHD Waco left flanked bythe export-production WHD-A right particular WHDA awaiting shipment Nicaraguan air force its 420-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine Waco WHDA powerful exported Wacos cruised better 160 mph carrying three machine guns small load bombs Photo provided National Air Space Museum Waco JHD-A machine gunner standing powered 365-hp Wright engine six exported Uruguay main external difference power ful Wil 0-A its lack external air scoop Photograph Jim Kessler collection did least 10 airplanes built various D models known exist todaythe sole S3HD Super Sport manufactured 1934 businessman kept airplane until 1951 passed through owners until being acquired antiquer John Church 1963 time thoroughly dilapi dated full restoration job completed less ayear gleamingyellow and-black airplane can still seen fly62 Model Aviation Civil Aeronautics Authority some ins along East Coast S3HD powered 400-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TB engine gives top speed 180 mph normal cruising speed 150 mph initial rate-of-climb 1350 ft/min upper longer wingspan 32 ft 8i length 25 ft height 8 ft 1 1 empty weight 2130 lb gross weight 3800 lb new sold just $18395 today poor condition would bring several times much S3HD came S3HID-A constructors number c/n 3954 delivered Len Povey Cuban Air Force July 1935 vertical tail very much like later UPF-7 place wider lower vertical fm rudder S3HD Otherwise basically sport plane adapted serve useful military machine single 30 cal machine gun either lower wing panel gun barrel sticking out above leading edge another 20 cal machine gun swivel mount observer/gunners rear cockpit bombing missions two sets shackles under fuselage capable holding five 25-lb bombs two 125-lb bombs Since small nations might market airplanes such military Wacos probably wealthy enough afford large numbers planes outfitted different roles required designed versatile Thus single S3HD-A could used either fighter just machine guns maximum load ammunition less ammunition primarily bomber Again guns removed could reconnaissance plane special cameras could also used military civilian ambulance plane mundane circumstances hauler limited amounts mail freight official factory specifications S3HD-A show length 25 ft 9 upper wingspan 32 ft 9 lower wingspan 27 ft upper wing chord 5 ft 6 lowerwing chordof4 ft 9 upper wing area 1562 sq ft lower wing area 1001 sq ft airfoils then-popular Clark Y section empty weight 2442 lb guns 2598 lb guns gross weight 3900 lb guns 3976 guns Performance quoted top speed 188 mph 1000 ft cruising speed 70% power 163 mph up 6000 ft landing speed 65 mph initial rate-ofclimb 1600 ft/min service ceiling 20000 ft range 70% power 640 miles price depending equip ment ranged $19750 up $23775 Today might buy main landing gear trainer/fighter/bombers being offered small nations need multipurpose airplanes Standard equipment other versions military Wacos included Continued page 64 its definitely armed factoi uuu p pnoioj actually classified civilian aircraft WH Ds unique high-mounted tail strut bracing squatfin rudder sporty bumped cowling led austere WHD-A military version tail number suggests ieasttwo Waco WHD-As bulit ror NIcaragua though vanished long ago Waco almost seemed using series test bed experimenting various tail configurations National Airand Space Museum photo Tfle S3HD only-known purely civilian version Waco D series basic form military Wacos used 400-hp Pratt & Whitney engine Kessler photograph $ SERIES LIKE TO GO PYLON RACING 3 WORRIED ABOUT THE NOISE JOIN THE NATIONS FASTEST GROMNG PYLON RACING GROUP THE QUARTU SCALE PYLON RACING ASSOC USING 120 4 STROKE POWER Quiet Revolution Additional Info Contact DAVE RIGOlTl 8502 Mulberry Rood Chesterland OH 44026 216 729-3982 u Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world. TRU-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vihration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently market Best have produced superior spinner avery affordable price Available standard sizes both 2-and 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY QUAY 5ARR MODELS 14 9HOESTRIN SHtIKlT $11995 KIT$15495 bk EPOXY/GLASS/AA earn CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE FULL OR SunKITS 58 10 lbs weight 790 sq wing area 60 2 stroke 12 4 stroke skit prices plus shipping scredit cards welcome Ohio residents add 6* Z 1216 777-4172 58211KIT$11995 KIT$15495 Cosmic Wind SEMI-KIT $10995 KIT$14495 27106 Butternut RidgeNorth Olmeted Ohio 44070 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED ROMCO MFG INC 71319431867 PO Sax 836 So Houston TX 77587 ground-adjustable propeller full electrical system starter navigation lights dual controls wheel brakes com mon days airports grass runways wheel pants looks performance fairly com plete instrument panel Optional equipment included Hamilton-Standard controllablepitch propeller Fairchild aerial camera reconnaissance work two-way radio also vital item days landing lights auxiliary fuel tankand set twin floats water operations Although may best-known mili tary Waco S3HD-A wasnt Other versions offeredand some built limited numbers common other versions JHD-A its slimmer vertical tail smooth engine cowling snazzy-looking bumps dishes looked like standard Waco though meant strictly military export granted CAA Approved Type Certificate 1937 Six built army Uruguay delivered January 1938 also possibility built Nicaragua JHD-A powered Wright R 975-El ratedat365 hp at2lOOrpm atsea level gave top speed 175 mph cruising speed 70% power 153mph up 6500 ft initial rate-of-climb 1350 ftImin Its dimensions same S3HD its weights little lower being 2435 lb empty trainer 2543 lb empty armed version Gross weights 3436 lb trainer 3725 lb fighter/ bomber version S3HD-A available other engines became paper SHID-A equipped 320-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TiB known have built equipped 450-hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Jr SB became S2HD-A also wasnt built other version military Waco known have built WHD-A differed its type WHiD predecessor having vertical tail like JHD-A instead low profile high stabilizer arrangement distin guished WHD prototype built unlicensed registration * 14130 c/n 3837 unknown number airplanes produced Nicaragua powerful similar JHD-A its 450-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine reportedly gave top speed about 180mph sea level close 170 mph 16500 ft According Janes Worlds Aircraft its initial rate climb 1200 ft/niin service ceiling 18000 ft Modem jet trainer/fighter/bombers like British Aerospace Hawk Macchi MB339 may far efficient better-equipped deadly armed Waco fighting Continued page 176 64 Model Aviation Available Local Hobby Shop Soon PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016

Author: D. Berliner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 62, 64, 176

IF ROLLS ROYCE could build armored scout cars couldnt Waco build fighterbombers Both firms established un challenged reputations creating classy somewhat expensive motorized conveyUnraveling mystery behind obscure mili tary airplanes built foremost civilian aircraft companies 1930s wasnt easy pieces puzzle may never found EDon Berliner ances sophisticated tastes plush upholstery regal lines arent supposed interest military mind general should able see value solid vehicles proven perform ance dependability Waco known love old airplanes manufacturer wide variety very glamorous civilian biplanes best-known UPF-7 mainstay Civilian Pilot Training Program confused days just before Second World War UPE 7s flying today other Wacos combined though still representa tives several dozen other varieties 58 Model Aviation Top factory-demonstrator Waco WHO raciest iooking ii miiitary Wacos may have gone Nicaragua Above type S3HD served prototype aii confusing variations type 0 series Wacos Both photos Harry Robinson seen fly-ins around country What isnt generally recognized Waco originally Weaver Air craft Co built 2000 purely civilian two-wingers 80 dif ferent types also responsible several times military flying machines some 600 UPF-7 PT-14 primary trainers almost 14000 Waco-designed CG-4A wooden troop gliders though built such diverse firms Cessna Ford Motor Company Northwestern OK Waco involved lot military civilian aircraft made its undying reputation hun dreds wonderful open-cockpit cabin biplanes stirred hearts sportsmen ladies 1 930s Today performance superbly balanced propor tions scarcity keep Wacos great demand among growing army tique airplane collectors restorers Back mid-to-late 1 930s other armies eager get hands Wacosthe armies small Central South American countries wanted light fighter-bombers having good shortfield performance reasonable price tag Wacos being built general sport business use would fit bill sturdy maneuverable able get out short rough fields priced $25000 less first production-line Wacos simply modified fit needs military customers either factory out field often involved little adding couple 30 cal Browning Colt machine guns some simple bomb racks under fuselage between lower wing panels crude gun sight equally basic radio equipment sport Waco suddenly became some instances entire air force Increasing interest small annies navies awakened Waco fac tory desirability airplanes designed expressly what later became known ground-support opera tions Just couple lightly-armed air planes few small bombs could strike terror hearts natives equipped handgunsor spears arrows result shift thinking series standard designs military counterpartdesignated after usual Waco set letters standing armed version Some design studies others got far artists conceptual drawings sales brochures few built proto types couple actually got pro duction part Waco D series least-built numerous Waco seriesand likewise least-known Records far complete isnt possible determine exactly built subtype some received Approved Type Certificates old Continued page 62 May1987 59 Civilian sport version WHD Waco left flanked bythe export-production WHD-A right particular WHDA awaiting shipment Nicaraguan air force its 420-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine Waco WHDA powerful exported Wacos cruised better 160 mph carrying three machine guns small load bombs Photo provided National Air Space Museum Waco JHD-A machine gunner standing powered 365-hp Wright engine six exported Uruguay main external difference power ful Wil 0-A its lack external air scoop Photograph Jim Kessler collection did least 10 airplanes built various D models known exist todaythe sole S3HD Super Sport manufactured 1934 businessman kept airplane until 1951 passed through owners until being acquired antiquer John Church 1963 time thoroughly dilapi dated full restoration job completed less ayear gleamingyellow and-black airplane can still seen fly62 Model Aviation Civil Aeronautics Authority some ins along East Coast S3HD powered 400-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TB engine gives top speed 180 mph normal cruising speed 150 mph initial rate-of-climb 1350 ft/min upper longer wingspan 32 ft 8i length 25 ft height 8 ft 1 1 empty weight 2130 lb gross weight 3800 lb new sold just $18395 today poor condition would bring several times much S3HD came S3HID-A constructors number c/n 3954 delivered Len Povey Cuban Air Force July 1935 vertical tail very much like later UPF-7 place wider lower vertical fm rudder S3HD Otherwise basically sport plane adapted serve useful military machine single 30 cal machine gun either lower wing panel gun barrel sticking out above leading edge another 20 cal machine gun swivel mount observer/gunners rear cockpit bombing missions two sets shackles under fuselage capable holding five 25-lb bombs two 125-lb bombs Since small nations might market airplanes such military Wacos probably wealthy enough afford large numbers planes outfitted different roles required designed versatile Thus single S3HD-A could used either fighter just machine guns maximum load ammunition less ammunition primarily bomber Again guns removed could reconnaissance plane special cameras could also used military civilian ambulance plane mundane circumstances hauler limited amounts mail freight official factory specifications S3HD-A show length 25 ft 9 upper wingspan 32 ft 9 lower wingspan 27 ft upper wing chord 5 ft 6 lowerwing chordof4 ft 9 upper wing area 1562 sq ft lower wing area 1001 sq ft airfoils then-popular Clark Y section empty weight 2442 lb guns 2598 lb guns gross weight 3900 lb guns 3976 guns Performance quoted top speed 188 mph 1000 ft cruising speed 70% power 163 mph up 6000 ft landing speed 65 mph initial rate-ofclimb 1600 ft/min service ceiling 20000 ft range 70% power 640 miles price depending equip ment ranged $19750 up $23775 Today might buy main landing gear trainer/fighter/bombers being offered small nations need multipurpose airplanes Standard equipment other versions military Wacos included Continued page 64 its definitely armed factoi uuu p pnoioj actually classified civilian aircraft WH Ds unique high-mounted tail strut bracing squatfin rudder sporty bumped cowling led austere WHD-A military version tail number suggests ieasttwo Waco WHD-As bulit ror NIcaragua though vanished long ago Waco almost seemed using series test bed experimenting various tail configurations National Airand Space Museum photo Tfle S3HD only-known purely civilian version Waco D series basic form military Wacos used 400-hp Pratt & Whitney engine Kessler photograph $ SERIES LIKE TO GO PYLON RACING 3 WORRIED ABOUT THE NOISE JOIN THE NATIONS FASTEST GROMNG PYLON RACING GROUP THE QUARTU SCALE PYLON RACING ASSOC USING 120 4 STROKE POWER Quiet Revolution Additional Info Contact DAVE RIGOlTl 8502 Mulberry Rood Chesterland OH 44026 216 729-3982 u Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world. TRU-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vihration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently market Best have produced superior spinner avery affordable price Available standard sizes both 2-and 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY QUAY 5ARR MODELS 14 9HOESTRIN SHtIKlT $11995 KIT$15495 bk EPOXY/GLASS/AA earn CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE FULL OR SunKITS 58 10 lbs weight 790 sq wing area 60 2 stroke 12 4 stroke skit prices plus shipping scredit cards welcome Ohio residents add 6* Z 1216 777-4172 58211KIT$11995 KIT$15495 Cosmic Wind SEMI-KIT $10995 KIT$14495 27106 Butternut RidgeNorth Olmeted Ohio 44070 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED ROMCO MFG INC 71319431867 PO Sax 836 So Houston TX 77587 ground-adjustable propeller full electrical system starter navigation lights dual controls wheel brakes com mon days airports grass runways wheel pants looks performance fairly com plete instrument panel Optional equipment included Hamilton-Standard controllablepitch propeller Fairchild aerial camera reconnaissance work two-way radio also vital item days landing lights auxiliary fuel tankand set twin floats water operations Although may best-known mili tary Waco S3HD-A wasnt Other versions offeredand some built limited numbers common other versions JHD-A its slimmer vertical tail smooth engine cowling snazzy-looking bumps dishes looked like standard Waco though meant strictly military export granted CAA Approved Type Certificate 1937 Six built army Uruguay delivered January 1938 also possibility built Nicaragua JHD-A powered Wright R 975-El ratedat365 hp at2lOOrpm atsea level gave top speed 175 mph cruising speed 70% power 153mph up 6500 ft initial rate-of-climb 1350 ftImin Its dimensions same S3HD its weights little lower being 2435 lb empty trainer 2543 lb empty armed version Gross weights 3436 lb trainer 3725 lb fighter/ bomber version S3HD-A available other engines became paper SHID-A equipped 320-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TiB known have built equipped 450-hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Jr SB became S2HD-A also wasnt built other version military Waco known have built WHD-A differed its type WHiD predecessor having vertical tail like JHD-A instead low profile high stabilizer arrangement distin guished WHD prototype built unlicensed registration * 14130 c/n 3837 unknown number airplanes produced Nicaragua powerful similar JHD-A its 450-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine reportedly gave top speed about 180mph sea level close 170 mph 16500 ft According Janes Worlds Aircraft its initial rate climb 1200 ft/niin service ceiling 18000 ft Modem jet trainer/fighter/bombers like British Aerospace Hawk Macchi MB339 may far efficient better-equipped deadly armed Waco fighting Continued page 176 64 Model Aviation Available Local Hobby Shop Soon PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside Eutope three can chosen Europeexcept cannot count contest per European country Got ideas time has come concept should prove popular FAI truly international sport now have means organized world competition open everyone Already see increasing number foreign Free Flighters coming American contests 176 Model Aviation DC-31w1140 Span$4200 F4U CORSAIR2W Span$3000 ASMS ZERO2W Span$3000 CURTIS P402W Span$3000 AT-S TEXAN24 Span$3000 F8FBEARCAT2W 158 Span$3000 FOKKER DR-i27 Tripe*2700 ing Calendar CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture off carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGDALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safefy supplies Yes Im sick CA fumps Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ Li VISA LI MASTER Exp Date________ SAFETY NEEDLE REMOTE NEEDLE VALVE ADJUSTER KEEPS YOUR FiNGERS SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE PROP ALLOWS PERFECT NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT FOR EVERY FLIGHT PRECISION GEAR TRAIN MAKES IT EASY TO SET ENGINE FOR PEAK POWER LOCK CONTROL ALLOWS DESIRED DRAG ON ADJUSTER KNOB FROM LOOSE TO LOCKED COMPLETE WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE & ADAP1ERS FOR BENT OR KNOB TYPE NEEDLES FOR 19- LOB ENGI NES PRICE $12QQ SaD MODEL PRODUCTS POST PAID P0 BOX 4026 601 LEE ST CHECK ORMO DES PLAINESIL60016

Author: D. Berliner


Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/05
Page Numbers: 58, 59, 62, 64, 176

IF ROLLS ROYCE could build armored scout cars couldnt Waco build fighterbombers Both firms established un challenged reputations creating classy somewhat expensive motorized conveyUnraveling mystery behind obscure mili tary airplanes built foremost civilian aircraft companies 1930s wasnt easy pieces puzzle may never found EDon Berliner ances sophisticated tastes plush upholstery regal lines arent supposed interest military mind general should able see value solid vehicles proven perform ance dependability Waco known love old airplanes manufacturer wide variety very glamorous civilian biplanes best-known UPF-7 mainstay Civilian Pilot Training Program confused days just before Second World War UPE 7s flying today other Wacos combined though still representa tives several dozen other varieties 58 Model Aviation Top factory-demonstrator Waco WHO raciest iooking ii miiitary Wacos may have gone Nicaragua Above type S3HD served prototype aii confusing variations type 0 series Wacos Both photos Harry Robinson seen fly-ins around country What isnt generally recognized Waco originally Weaver Air craft Co built 2000 purely civilian two-wingers 80 dif ferent types also responsible several times military flying machines some 600 UPF-7 PT-14 primary trainers almost 14000 Waco-designed CG-4A wooden troop gliders though built such diverse firms Cessna Ford Motor Company Northwestern OK Waco involved lot military civilian aircraft made its undying reputation hun dreds wonderful open-cockpit cabin biplanes stirred hearts sportsmen ladies 1 930s Today performance superbly balanced propor tions scarcity keep Wacos great demand among growing army tique airplane collectors restorers Back mid-to-late 1 930s other armies eager get hands Wacosthe armies small Central South American countries wanted light fighter-bombers having good shortfield performance reasonable price tag Wacos being built general sport business use would fit bill sturdy maneuverable able get out short rough fields priced $25000 less first production-line Wacos simply modified fit needs military customers either factory out field often involved little adding couple 30 cal Browning Colt machine guns some simple bomb racks under fuselage between lower wing panels crude gun sight equally basic radio equipment sport Waco suddenly became some instances entire air force Increasing interest small annies navies awakened Waco fac tory desirability airplanes designed expressly what later became known ground-support opera tions Just couple lightly-armed air planes few small bombs could strike terror hearts natives equipped handgunsor spears arrows result shift thinking series standard designs military counterpartdesignated after usual Waco set letters standing armed version Some design studies others got far artists conceptual drawings sales brochures few built proto types couple actually got pro duction part Waco D series least-built numerous Waco seriesand likewise least-known Records far complete isnt possible determine exactly built subtype some received Approved Type Certificates old Continued page 62 May1987 59 Civilian sport version WHD Waco left flanked bythe export-production WHD-A right particular WHDA awaiting shipment Nicaraguan air force its 420-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine Waco WHDA powerful exported Wacos cruised better 160 mph carrying three machine guns small load bombs Photo provided National Air Space Museum Waco JHD-A machine gunner standing powered 365-hp Wright engine six exported Uruguay main external difference power ful Wil 0-A its lack external air scoop Photograph Jim Kessler collection did least 10 airplanes built various D models known exist todaythe sole S3HD Super Sport manufactured 1934 businessman kept airplane until 1951 passed through owners until being acquired antiquer John Church 1963 time thoroughly dilapi dated full restoration job completed less ayear gleamingyellow and-black airplane can still seen fly62 Model Aviation Civil Aeronautics Authority some ins along East Coast S3HD powered 400-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TB engine gives top speed 180 mph normal cruising speed 150 mph initial rate-of-climb 1350 ft/min upper longer wingspan 32 ft 8i length 25 ft height 8 ft 1 1 empty weight 2130 lb gross weight 3800 lb new sold just $18395 today poor condition would bring several times much S3HD came S3HID-A constructors number c/n 3954 delivered Len Povey Cuban Air Force July 1935 vertical tail very much like later UPF-7 place wider lower vertical fm rudder S3HD Otherwise basically sport plane adapted serve useful military machine single 30 cal machine gun either lower wing panel gun barrel sticking out above leading edge another 20 cal machine gun swivel mount observer/gunners rear cockpit bombing missions two sets shackles under fuselage capable holding five 25-lb bombs two 125-lb bombs Since small nations might market airplanes such military Wacos probably wealthy enough afford large numbers planes outfitted different roles required designed versatile Thus single S3HD-A could used either fighter just machine guns maximum load ammunition less ammunition primarily bomber Again guns removed could reconnaissance plane special cameras could also used military civilian ambulance plane mundane circumstances hauler limited amounts mail freight official factory specifications S3HD-A show length 25 ft 9 upper wingspan 32 ft 9 lower wingspan 27 ft upper wing chord 5 ft 6 lowerwing chordof4 ft 9 upper wing area 1562 sq ft lower wing area 1001 sq ft airfoils then-popular Clark Y section empty weight 2442 lb guns 2598 lb guns gross weight 3900 lb guns 3976 guns Performance quoted top speed 188 mph 1000 ft cruising speed 70% power 163 mph up 6000 ft landing speed 65 mph initial rate-ofclimb 1600 ft/min service ceiling 20000 ft range 70% power 640 miles price depending equip ment ranged $19750 up $23775 Today might buy main landing gear trainer/fighter/bombers being offered small nations need multipurpose airplanes Standard equipment other versions military Wacos included Continued page 64 its definitely armed factoi uuu p pnoioj actually classified civilian aircraft WH Ds unique high-mounted tail strut bracing squatfin rudder sporty bumped cowling led austere WHD-A military version tail number suggests ieasttwo Waco WHD-As bulit ror NIcaragua though vanished long ago Waco almost seemed using series test bed experimenting various tail configurations National Airand Space Museum photo Tfle S3HD only-known purely civilian version Waco D series basic form military Wacos used 400-hp Pratt & Whitney engine Kessler photograph $ SERIES LIKE TO GO PYLON RACING 3 WORRIED ABOUT THE NOISE JOIN THE NATIONS FASTEST GROMNG PYLON RACING GROUP THE QUARTU SCALE PYLON RACING ASSOC USING 120 4 STROKE POWER Quiet Revolution Additional Info Contact DAVE RIGOlTl 8502 Mulberry Rood Chesterland OH 44026 216 729-3982 u Through modern technology have shed whole new light model airplane world. TRU-TURN spinner barstock spinner precisely made tested speeds excess 36000 rpm registered virtually no run-out vihration conjunction its Ultra-Light design eliminates engine damage associated spinners currently market Best have produced superior spinner avery affordable price Available standard sizes both 2-and 4-stroke engines Try spinner once will agree way turn TRU-TURN MAKE YOUR DAY FUNFLY SAFELY QUAY 5ARR MODELS 14 9HOESTRIN SHtIKlT $11995 KIT$15495 bk EPOXY/GLASS/AA earn CONSTRUCTION WITH DRAWINGS AND DATA FOR FORMULA 120 PYLON SPORT OR STANDOFF SCALE FULL OR SunKITS 58 10 lbs weight 790 sq wing area 60 2 stroke 12 4 stroke skit prices plus shipping scredit cards welcome Ohio residents add 6* Z 1216 777-4172 58211KIT$11995 KIT$15495 Cosmic Wind SEMI-KIT $10995 KIT$14495 27106 Butternut RidgeNorth Olmeted Ohio 44070 DEALERS INQUIRIES WELCOMED ROMCO MFG INC 71319431867 PO Sax 836 So Houston TX 77587 ground-adjustable propeller full electrical system starter navigation lights dual controls wheel brakes com mon days airports grass runways wheel pants looks performance fairly com plete instrument panel Optional equipment included Hamilton-Standard controllablepitch propeller Fairchild aerial camera reconnaissance work two-way radio also vital item days landing lights auxiliary fuel tankand set twin floats water operations Although may best-known mili tary Waco S3HD-A wasnt Other versions offeredand some built limited numbers common other versions JHD-A its slimmer vertical tail smooth engine cowling snazzy-looking bumps dishes looked like standard Waco though meant strictly military export granted CAA Approved Type Certificate 1937 Six built army Uruguay delivered January 1938 also possibility built Nicaragua JHD-A powered Wright R 975-El ratedat365 hp at2lOOrpm atsea level gave top speed 175 mph cruising speed 70% power 153mph up 6500 ft initial rate-of-climb 1350 ftImin Its dimensions same S3HD its weights little lower being 2435 lb empty trainer 2543 lb empty armed version Gross weights 3436 lb trainer 3725 lb fighter/ bomber version S3HD-A available other engines became paper SHID-A equipped 320-hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr TiB known have built equipped 450-hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp Jr SB became S2HD-A also wasnt built other version military Waco known have built WHD-A differed its type WHiD predecessor having vertical tail like JHD-A instead low profile high stabilizer arrangement distin guished WHD prototype built unlicensed registration * 14130 c/n 3837 unknown number airplanes produced Nicaragua powerful similar JHD-A its 450-hp Wright R-975-E2 engine reportedly gave top speed about 180mph sea level close 170 mph 16500 ft According Janes Worlds Aircraft its initial rate climb 1200 ft/niin service ceiling 18000 ft Modem jet trainer/fighter/bombers like British Aerospace Hawk Macchi MB339 may far efficient better-equipped deadly armed Waco fighting Continued page 176 64 Model Aviation Available Local Hobby Shop Soon PRACTICAL SIZED GIANT SCALE MODELS NICK ZIROLI beroIra tnsaIings Canopies AvailableJets [00 Piana sent PostPaid within USA Send 5O Full Catalog Balsa Order Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA model attitude can quite alarming After said done have found myself avid autogyro pilot definitely different have own way flying hope has help out trying youre still having problems please write call Ill glad help BCNU Lariy Jolly 5501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 Waco D/Berliner Continued page 64 oversay few days after surgents frightened back bushthe Waco could easily converted plush personal plane some ribbonbedecked general impress ladyfriends golfing pals 1987 counter part old technique developing low-cost versatile weapon just doesnt have same utilityor classonce shooting has stopped FF Duration/Hartill Continued page 67 done accurately agitation reduced Third reduce complexity tasks before means make models simple operate possible can still complicated internally Andrukov FIB prop hub should uncomplicated preparing fly Remember will make mistake air plane Fourth practice practice practice helps immensely giving confidence turn reduces tension supports will win addition helps lot watch other modelers fly can improve reflexes just watching others exercise build image prepare fly pick air launch becomes ingrained body becomes pro grammed have find key World Cup competition ClAM Free Flight Subeommittee decided December 5 1986 Paris meeting provisionally accept plan World Cup Competition organized ClAM make sure have details right quote Ian Kaynes Free Flight News rules proposed Free Flight state will separate World Cups classes FIA FIB FIC competitors specified open Internationals will eligible World Cup contests will selected FAI Sporting Calendar issued under general guidelines maximum two con tests continent outside Europe maxtmum contest per country within Europe Points alcated contest fol lows lst25 pts 2nd20 3rd15 4th12 5thlO 6th9., 14thi World Cup clas sification calculated total points best three results gained during year plus pro vtsions deciding event tie organizer produce results during year distribute press anyone paying results subscription nned run unofficial World Cup during 1987 ad vance ClAM consideration proposal contests included marked FAI SportThe 12 events World Cup 87 fol[owings Feb 14-iSTaft CA USAMan Men internauionotl Aped 22-29Waikeris AustraijaINationai ChamPionships May 2-3Maniago itaiyTrofeo itaicantieri May 22-23ISomnod HungaryMemorial Sando Fuiop Jane 20-2Arnben NetheriandsMidsammennighc Trophy Jaiy 3-5Resinge DenunarkScandinavia Open iuiy 2226Riesa Eani Gernanyinternalionai watkampf Asgast iLiono Yagosiaviaizet Kartalic August 2i-23Thouaes FrancePoitoc 957 Septenuber 5-bZuipich West OrnuanylEiffel Pokail October 17-tO5acraneno CA UsASierra Cay October 31-arm SssiteeniandiFeeiilagsceubesserbi November What means can compete contests dont have national team win must have points three No two three can chosen outside 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