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02-17-2011, 06:24 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Yep, happens a lot. And that pilot was no doubt repeating what he was told by another pilot. Having lived with the curse of being both a pilot and a mechanic for many years, I have found a lot of...
02-14-2011, 08:56 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

John and all,

The pilot is not attempting to "re-distribute" the oil when turning the prop by hand before starting the radial engine. There is no way to "re-distribute" oil that has collected...
12-22-2010, 06:34 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Anthony,

If/when you get to Oshkosh by all means look me up. If it's during the EAA convention I'll be at or near the Homebuilders' Hangar near the forums/workshops area. Just stop in there...
12-21-2010, 07:14 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Good for you Anthony! I'm happy to hear that you have started down the homebuilt airplane path. Let me know if I can ever be of any help.

Cheers!

Joe
WB #54
12-09-2010, 06:00 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Hang tough Bill. Hope you are back to 100% in record time!

Cheers!

Joe
WB #54
11-17-2010, 10:00 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Anthony,

The Rotec radial engine is a great engine for the Hatz! There are a few of them already flying with Rotec engines installed. The 160 hp version is perfect.

Yes, by all means join...
10-06-2010, 05:00 PM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

John covered the basic differences between the UMF/YMF and the UPF pretty well. My only comment is on the statement above. The UPFs did not originally have the extra brace at the base of the cabane...
08-11-2010, 08:14 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

I'm always ready to talk about the UPF, and Wacos in general. Let me know if you have any questions about the full-size versions.



Actually only the original UPF-7 and YPT-14 prototypes...
08-04-2010, 09:03 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Just to try to correct the terminology, the tapes used to cover the rib stitching and other areas that need reinforcing on the fabric of a fabric covered aircraft is called "finishing tapes". The...
04-23-2010, 10:19 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: [Awaiting Approval]

Angel,

Yes, they definitely used pinked-edge tapes on the original airplanes. The pinked edges keep the tapes from fraying before and while applying them. The pinking also gives the dope...
04-02-2010, 08:04 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

You are correct John, Imron is not an approved coating for aircraft fabric. Good thing too, because it doesn't work very well on fabric. (There have been many experimental aircraft that used Imron,...
03-18-2010, 07:53 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Burro Mitch!

I'd love to fly the Waco down to SNF, but as I'm going down there for work I have travel plans made for me. Unfortunately, that means the Waco stays home. But I'll be there all...
03-17-2010, 07:47 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Bill,

No need to buy me a camera. I've got two already. Just let me know what shots you need and where to send them and I'll get 'er done for you.

Cheers!

Joe
Waco Brother #54
03-16-2010, 08:32 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Nice! Sounds like a ton of fun!!



I've heard that they fly very nicely, but I have never had the opportunity to fly one. You're right about the UPF-7. VERY nice controls, and great fun...
03-15-2010, 08:03 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Nice! You'll enjoy it. It will make the Stearman seem like a truck!! (The new Wacos aren't quite as nice as the original, mostly due to their extra weight, but they're pretty nice!)

What...
03-11-2010, 09:22 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

That was the dorkiest looking Waco I've ever seen. It looked totally unfinished with the polished ailerons. Definitely not the way to go in my book.

As always, your mileage my vary!! :)

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01-29-2010, 09:04 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

I'm late to the party (out of town and in partial web withdrawal for a couple of weeks) but i wanted to chime in as another Panhead owner. My first Harley was a '48 Panhead, and I currently own a...
01-07-2010, 08:49 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

None of the cabin Wacos would have had shoulder harnesses when they were new. The open airplanes had them, but not the closed cabin models. This was typical of the era. Many owners have added...
01-06-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19,475
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Woohoo! Another rotorhead in the group!! :)

Cheers!

Joe
WB #54
01-05-2010, 09:17 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Welcome John! Thank you VERY much for your service to your country. Please know it is very much appreciated.

Glad to hear that you've been bitten by the Waco bug. Hope you get home and get...
01-04-2010, 09:35 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

A PT-14 is a UPF-7. Waco offered the UPF-7 as a possible primary trainer to the USAAF, but the contract went to Boeing for the Stearman (PT-13, PT-17, etc.). There were only a few YPT-14s built. ...
11-11-2009, 08:34 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Just wanted to take time to say "Happy Veterans Day" to all the Veterans who may be on the forum. I hope I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate and thank you for your service.

Joe
WB...
11-03-2009, 08:41 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

The Paul Matt CDs are definitely worth a look. Lots of very interesting drawings and cool information on a wide variety of aircraft. Definitely worth the price of admission!!

Cheers!

Joe
11-02-2009, 08:40 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

Just in case anyone tries to find this firm by web search, the correct name is Wind Canyon Books (not Wild...) They have some interesting stuff so it's worth checking them out.

Cheers!

Joe...
10-26-2009, 08:27 AM
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Posted By WacoJoe

RE: WACO YMF

John and Jim,

The ARE is packed into one of the Pioneer Airport hangars for the winter, so I won't be able to get any photos of it right now. I can check with the museum guys and see if there...
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