Alabeo Waco Released . . .

[Barnes]

If you have never actually seen a Waco then i suggest you do some research before moaning about this product! It aint a stearman, it aint a tiger moth, its not of that eara. It may look old but having had the pleasure of working next to a RW distributor for 4 days i realised all my preconcived notions about a waco were completely wrong.

Look at the sales pitch!

http://www.wacoaircraft.com/ymf/

[Dain Arns]

My goodness, what a beauty!!!! She is very photogenic.

Indeed...

[Ark]

If you have never actually seen a Waco then i suggest you do some research before moaning about this product! It aint a stearman, it aint a tiger moth, its not of that eara. It may look old but having had the pleasure of working next to a RW distributor for 4 days i realised all my preconcived notions about a waco were completely wrong.

Look at the sales pitch!

http://www.wacoaircraft.com/ymf/

OMG...look at the pic of the cockpit with full LCD displays. LOL

[Cirrus N210MS]

[Cirrus N210MS]

working on my first repaint for This amazing Plane

[Ark]

Is it just me or does the trim not function at all? I can go to opposite extremes with regards to the trim wheel and get the same effect.....constant pitching up.


I have to hold the stick forward to keepo the nose down.

*EDIT* Nevermind. It looks like my stick lost calibration. Wonder how that happened. *Stares at 4 yr old copilot*

[Cirrus N210MS]

working on my first repaint for This amazing Plane

[pilottj]

Very nicely done plane Great job on the FDE Bernt:salute: It handles like I imagined it would, kind of like the Golden Age Sim Waco ASO...just a big comfortable cruiser, kind of like a Honda Goldwing or Harley Electra Glide or somthing. This is great, now I have this YMF for my modern Waco, along side my favorite ASO for my vintage Waco...then with the CTO, which is the agile aerobatic Waco. :mixedsmi: I like my WACOs...kind of prefer them to the Stearmans for some reason.

Just some minor gauge issues that I can tell. The clock 'mode' doesn't work...I assume it switches between local and zulu. Wouldn't mind seeing the timer functions or at least the timer mode functions work on the transponder

I can't seem to find much in the way of documentation such as POH or checklists. I am just going by what I learned flying the GAS Wacos for power settings and speeds and seems to work fine.

Cheers
TJ

[Barnes]

working on my first repaint for This amazing Plane

I look forward to that - is there a proper paintkit? Im too lazy to look! LOL

[pilottj]

No paintkits that I can see. There are blank white textures like usual Carenado releases. You have to use your paint program, then duplicate the blank textures as multiply layers. That way you can usually paint under the rivet and panel lines pretty well.

Cheers
TJ

[Barnes]

No paintkits that I can see. There are blank white textures like usual Carenado releases. You have to use your paint program, then duplicate the blank textures as multiply layers. That way you can usually paint under the rivet and panel lines pretty well.

Cheers
TJ

Thanks for the advice TJ. I admire you guys who do that. I find using a proper kit annoying enough! LOL

[bushpilot]

No paintkits that I can see. There are blank white textures like usual Carenado releases. You have to use your paint program, then duplicate the blank textures as multiply layers. That way you can usually paint under the rivet and panel lines pretty well. Cheers TJ

No need for that. Just paint over the blank texture and switch paint layer blend mode to color burn. And behold, the magic happens:mixedsmi:

Example using Alabeo c188
Attachment 71743

[Barnes]

Wow bushpilot - amazing tip thanks

[Thunderbolt]

The Waco is nicely done

[Cirrus N210MS]

Now Uploaded

Miror Link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c40gzotj3v...p%20HURRAY.zip

[gtirob01]

Wow she is simply gorgeous! Had I not just bought their SU-26, I'd be flying this right now! Oh well, theres always tomorrow! :salute:

[luckydog]

Just noticed this thread.............been lookin' for a Waco to go with my Ryans and Stearmans......
downloaded and took her up for a quickie. Wowee Zowie !!!! I'm in love !!!

[pilottj]

WACOs old and new:salute:

[Roger]

WACOs old and new:salute:

[OleBoy]

Day two of my viewing this absolutely gorgeous craft. The screens just keep getting better and better.
Before I know it I'll succumb to having severe with-drawls that reflect back on my early-er R/C scale days.
That thing is sure a looker. I LIKE IT!!!

[TeiscoDelRay]

I wish it had the old style panel and instruments otherwise it looks great. Is there any system management at all or can you fly without consequence?

[Dain Arns]

I guess some folks (EDIT: But NOT TeiscoDelRay) are still confused about this modern aircraft... :isadizzy:

In March 1986, the first WACO YMF Classic rolled off the assembly line and received FAA certification under the original WACO type certificate. With more than 5000 labor hours of fine craftsmanship hand-built into each aircraft, it’s no wonder the WACO YMF was hailed as an aeronautic thoroughbred. This unique biplane was not a rebuild or a kit plane, but a brand new FAA certified production aircraft, with such improvements as the use of sturdy 4130 steel for the fuselage frame, modern hydraulic toe brakes, and advanced avionics.

[TeiscoDelRay]

Not at all confused buddy, just wish it was an older version with old style cockpit. I was at Oshgosh when they first brought this out so I know what it is.

[OleBoy]

I've succumb to my weakness

[heywooood]

Not at all confused buddy, just wish it was an older version with old style cockpit. I was at Oshgosh when they first brought this out so I know what it is.

now THAT had to be a fun day...

and I agree - a 'retro' cockpit version would have been welcome...