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Curtis P40
June 29th, 2011, 14:43
Can't say I've ever seen one of these. Waco, wouldn't have been my first guess. Unique style...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgc2E3SqKqg&feature=player_embedded

TARPSBird
June 29th, 2011, 14:51
I have to ask. I know how the town in Texas is pronounced, but is the aircraft manufacturer Waco pronounced "WAKE-oh", "WACK-oh", or "WOCK-oh"??? :confused:

stormtrooper271
June 29th, 2011, 14:56
I have to ask. I know how the town in Texas is pronounced, but is the aircraft manufacturer Waco pronounced "WAKE-oh", "WACK-oh", or "WOCK-oh"??? :confused:

It is pronounced "Wock-oh". :wiggle:

Now I can't wait for the Waco Military Experience at Waco Field in Troy, Ohio.

pilottj
June 29th, 2011, 15:21
Hey Paul and Teisco, is this beauty a possible candidate for a project in the far future?:icon_lol:
I took a picture of this SRE a while back when I was at an airshow in Prescott, AZ
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f349/pilottj/misc airplane pics/DSCF0034.jpg

It was involved in a mishap in a ditch a little while later, I saw in the hanger afterwards with buckled ribbing punching through the lower wing...very sad sight. If it is the same one in the video, it looks like it was restored.

Cheers
TJ

napamule
June 29th, 2011, 20:43
As a former Texan I know it's pronounced: 'Way-co'. And it's small (but 'Hot'). Like the plane.
Chuck B
Napamule

deKoven
June 30th, 2011, 03:46
Hmm, I had a model of this some time back. Was a casualty of a failed disk. Can't remember where I got it, even. But it was a very nice flyer.
:guinness:

Daveroo
June 30th, 2011, 08:01
As a former Texan I know it's pronounced: 'Way-co'. And it's small (but 'Hot'). Like the plane.
Chuck B
Napamule

the airplane name is whock-oh ,,the town is way-co,,,,two differant animals,,,

greybeardgil
June 30th, 2011, 16:04
We eventually plane to model a few Waco Cabins once we get this Heavy Metal kick outta our systems so down the road in the next year or so they may see the light. Best bet is this SRE version since we already have engine / prop models for it plus sounds so.....Best Gil

pilottj
June 30th, 2011, 16:27
Awesome Gil, can't wait :) Yeah you sure have a lot of options for planes with the R-985. Absolutely nothing wrong with a heavy metal kick now and then either :icon29:

Cheers

TJ

flaminghotsauce
June 30th, 2011, 17:32
I read in Flying magazine it rymes with taco.

Curtis P40
June 30th, 2011, 18:08
Looking forward to a SRE :applause: Love Waco's open cockpit biplanes. Never really noticed their cabin biplanes. After doing some looking found a few more. Waco certainly did things their way. At first, I wasn't quite sure...but the more I look at the SRE the prettier it looks. Anybody run across any cockpit or cabin pictures ?
http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=36744

greybeardgil
July 1st, 2011, 06:29
http://www.nationalwacoclub.com/

Curtis P40
July 1st, 2011, 08:42
That link went straight to the favorites bar :icon_lol: Lots to take in
Thanks, Curt

greybeardgil
July 1st, 2011, 19:01
Anytime Curt!

pilottj
July 3rd, 2011, 19:21
Here is a Waco RPT for sale, very very rare.:jump:
http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/WACO-RPT/1940-WACO-RPT/1138047.htm?