Golden Age biplane - great looks, easy to fly |  |
 50" wingspan, 37" long, 624 sq. in. wing area, 43 oz. flying weight. There are few things more attractive than a Golden Age biplane and WACO created some of the best. Our Pilot-1 Waco YKS-6 in 1/8 scale captures the overall beauty of this airplane and brings it to you in an easy to assemble ARF. Precision laser cut all wood construction, pre-assembled and pre-covered in genuine Oracover.
Much simpler to assemble than many biplanes, the Waco's upper wing attaches to the side on the fuselage and is automatically aligned. Assembly will take 6-8 hours, the illustrated instructions provide clear guidance. Our recommended power system provides plenty of power for quick take-offs and a great climb. The airplane will perform all the standard aerobatic maneuvers but is at its best flying in a scale manner, doing touch-and-go's and shooting landings. Flight times are 10-15 minutes. For 4-channels: Ailerons (2 servos), Elevator, Rudder and Throttle.
Waco YKS-6
Introduction and History WACO is pronounced "wah-co" It rhymes with taco. The WACO Aircraft Co has no relation to Waco, Texas, which by the way, is pronounced "way-ko."
The WACO Aircraft Company of Troy, Ohio was the leading aircraft manufacturer of civilian aircraft in the U. S. from 1928 - 1935. Beginning in 1921 as the Weaver Aircraft Company in Lorain, Ohio, they moved to Troy in 1924 and became the Advance Aircraft Company but kept the WACO logo. In 1929, the name was changed to simply the WACO Aircraft Company.
WACO produced over 80 models during the years 1919 - 1946, including the large troop carrying gliders used in all the major invasions during WWII. The best selling WACO was the Model 10, with over 1100 being produced from 1927 - 1930. During the years 1939 - 1942, WACO also built just over 600 Model UPF-7's for the CAA and the Civilian Pilot Training program. WACOs were also popular around the world, airplanes were sold to 37 different countries with Brazil being the largest buyer. (WACO Air Museum online, Oct. 2008)
Specifications for the Full Scale WACO YQC-6
- Type: 4-5 seat light transport
- Country of Orgin: United States
- Engine: One Jacobs L-4M piston engine of 225 hp.
- Dimensions:
•Span: 34 ft 7 in / 10.54 m.
•Length: 26 ft 6 in / 8.08 m.
•Height: 8 ft 7.5 in / 2.63 m.
- Performance:
•Max. speed; 123 kts / 228 kph
•Cruising speed: 100 kts / 185 km/hr
•Service ceiling: 14,000 ft / 4,267 m.
- Weights:
•Empty: 2,076 lb / 938 kg
•Loaded: 3,475 lb / 1576 kg
- Capactiy: 4-5
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Technical Specifications: | Length: | 37" | | Wingspan: | 50" | | Flying Weight: | 43 oz. | | Controls: | Ailerons (2 servos), Elevator, Rudder, Throttle | | Wing Area: | 624 sq. in. |
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Great arf, only one major flaw. the lite ply mounting ring for the cowling is far too lite. On my third landing the plane nosed over.no damage to the cowl, not so much as a scratch, but thr mounting ring broke in six pieces. I have ordered a new cowl and hope I can figure out how to reenforce the ring. I hope it works, I would hate to have to retire such a great plane.
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I have been building models most of my life, (I'm 75 years old). I have to say your Waco is the best built, best
looking airplane I have ever seen. It goes on its maiden today. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5
is because of the instruction manual and the push rods. The aileron push rods were supposed to be adjusted by bending the "V". What a joke, I couldn't bend it off the model, let alone on it. The "Z" bends on both ends of the rudder and elevator push rods were also a joke. How do you adjust them after you have glued the free end? I have found over time and flights that some adjustment is always necessary.
The instruction manual is also very poorly done. After I got about half way through it, I threw it away.
But the airplane is an absolute winner. I expect it to fly as well as it looks. Thank you for a great airplane.
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I went through a bit of a lengthy build cycle after purchasing my WACO. Had a faulty speed controller that literally burst into flames during set up. Blew out the receiver as well but managed to keep from having any internal damage to the plane luckily. Hobby Lobby and Spektrum (the radio I purchased) both did an amazing job of replacing the faulty parts and providing outstanding customer support. I was up and running in no time.
Flew the plane just last weekend for the first time. I had been waiting for a low wind day as this is my first aileron (four channel) model and I was a bit nervous for my first flight. Thanks to some flying tips from Hobby Lobby and an incredible model, the WACO flew amazingly well. Very scale performance, lots of power and beautiful handling characteristics. No surprises at all and a real pleasure to fly. Absolutely can't wait to get it out again. Takes off as smooth as you can imagine and climbs out as aggressively as you want. Turns are smooth and predictable. The plane has enough weight and size to maneuver like a much larger model and landings are a pleasure to perform (would recommend smooth grass or pavement as I did have a bit of trouble landing on rough grass, but a smooth grass field would work fine). I would highly recommend this plane. I did add a pilot and a few more options for detail and it gave the plane a lot more character. Wish that wheel pants were available but I am looking for a pair that might fit as the looks could really benefit from a nice set of wheel pants. Again, I would recommend this plane to anyone looking for a good sized, scale model that is a true joy to fly.
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I have dropped the rating to a 1 star due to the fact that as of 4-1-10 you can not even get a replacement cowl for this plane. When I asked when they would have some and how much they would cost they could not give me an answer. This exact same thing happened with Hobby Lobby 2 years ago with another plane I had bought from them and I did not receive the cowl until the end of the summer. Before buying this Waco I asked about getting parts for it and was told that they could open a new box if they had too and get the part. That is how they replaced parts for people. As of today (4-1-10) they have the Waco's available and are on sale for $149 but will not sell a cowl. It is a beautiful plane and I love flying it, but buy at your own risk, the service is terrible. They still will not answer emails and after calling them about the cowl this morning I was also going to enquire about getting some props for it, but the guy hung up on me before I could ask about them. I called back and another person told me the props are on backorder also. My experience with Hobby Lobby has been up and down. If you have the time and be presistant they will try to make you happy. I don't want to wait, but In this case I have no choice except to wait and hope some cowls come in soon. Flying season is here and my Waco can't fly unless it's without a COWL.
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Beautiful Airplane, fun to put together and fly. As far as the Waco goes, it is a 5 star in my opion. I rated it a 4 star mainly because in my opinion the manual is a little difficult to under stand but, that could be my fault. This is my second plane. My first one, I had help putting together. Although the instructions said to remove the ailerons, fold the hinges and then glue them in place. The problem was, they are already glued in place or three of them were and I tore some of the Oracover on the wing when I pulled an aileron off. Hobby Lobby replaced that wing for me though. Then when I tried to find some Oracover I discover Hobby Lobby does not carry it (I have been unable to find Oracover)and the best that I can tell is Oracover is made in Germany and when they market it in the USA they call it or change the name to Ultracote. I am still not SURE about that, but I have not been able to find any Oracover. Hobby Lobby has been hard to contact and comunicate with ( they won't answer emails or call back if you ever get through and leave a message in the first place) but after two 240 mile round trips to Nashville to talk to them, the guys there have been helpful. As I menitoned above they replaced the wings the first time I went there and gave me some good deals on replacement parts the next time. I think they are going through some growing pains. It just looks to me like they could make some minor changes in the manuel to simplify things and make it more accurate. Say what you mean and mean what you say so customers won't have any unnessary surprises (Oracover or Ultracote). Someone that has been modeling for some time probably will not have any problem. I have not been modeling long and was trying to follow the directions to the tee. The bottom line is: That I believe this Beautiful Pilot-1 Waco will be one of my favorates for a long time and although we have had some communication problems I think they are working on this. I'm thinking the Waco will not be the only airplane I get from Hobby Lobby.
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Here's Everything You'll Need: Radio 1 - SPM5510 DX5e 5-Channel Transmitter/Receiver Only Mode 2 4 - HTS055 HS-55 Sub Micro Servo 2 - HT0097 Hitec 12" Servo Extension Motor/Prop 1 - ERCBL20 .20 Size Brushless Motor Outrunner 1000Kv 1 - PE10070E 10x7E Thin Electric Prop Motor Controller 1 - ERCE045SB eRC 45 Amp Brushless Controller Battery 1 - YTB21003 3 Cell 11.1V 2100mAh 20C LiPo Charger 1 - SRC403 40 Watts Balance Charger for 1-4 Lithium Cells Accessories Glue, Solder, Connectors, etc.Need to repair? Use Corsair Blue Ultracote( HANU905) and White Ultracote( HANU870)
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