NC29372 was manufactured in 1940 in Troy, Ohio. Only 5 were built in 1940. A total of 19 were built between 1937 and 1941 with the Continental W-670M engine (240 HP). That is the same engine found on the Stearman. List price was $8190.00.

Interesting features include a starter switch on the floor instead of a key. The aircraft has roll-down windows! Waco wanted the average guy on the street to feel comfortable in the airplane so they made it like an automobile! This particular model has the wide gear on it. Has dual controls. Most cabin Wacos had a throw-over yoke. Brakes are installed only for the left seat.

This particular airplane was once owned by United Airlines and used as an instrument trainer!

Vital statistics:

Curtiss-Reed fixed pitch propeller - 99 inch diameter, 72 inch pitch.

Tires: 7:50 x 10

Fuselage-welded steel tube.

Wings-spruce spars & ribs.

Ceconite covering

Gross weight 3250 lb.
Empty 2243 lb,
Useful 1007 lb.

Seats 5

Fuel 70 gal (12 gal per hour)
Oil 4 gal. (1 qt per hour)

Red line 168 MPH
Top speed 145 MPH
Cruise 120 MPH
Landing 60 MPH
Best climb speed 75-80 MPH
Climb first minute 800 ft
Service ceiling 13,000 ft (on a cold day)

Span 33 ft 3 inches
Length 25 ft 3 inches
Height 8 ft 6 inches

This year is the 50th Anniversary of the Natl Waco Club at Mt Venon, OH from June23-28. Over 70 Wacos are expected -- the biggest collection of antique and vintage Wacos in history! Details at: www.nationalwacoclub.com This is the oldest type club in existence.

This is my last toy! My wife is now out shopping for a nice diamond of equal value!

Editor: Or so he says. I happen to know that he keeps this little jewel in his garage at home. Danny may not need any more toys:

Danny Mortensen.
3/2009

Comments or questions? Write to Danny Mortensen or Jim Slade at: jsairlines1@aol.com