Last week I traveled to Atlanta to pick up this Waco YMF-5. The plan was to fly it back to Flabob where we would re-cover and repaint the airplane. This particular Waco is serial number 3 of the new airplanes built by Waco Classic Aircraft in Battle Creek, Michigan. Built in 1986, it’s accumulated over three thousand hours while giving rides from New Hampshire to Hawaii. Although it’s held up well, after 24 years the automotive polyurethane used on the fabric was really beginning to fail and it was time to have a look inside and then give the girl a nice shiny new dress.
The trip to California started off well enough, but the engine developed a problem along the way that ended the flying in Deming, New Mexico. If you have to get forced down somewhere, Deming is a great choice. Tony and the guys are alway helpful and in this case loaned me the “A” frame and some of the tools necessary to get the airplane disassembled so we could finish the trip on a truck and trailer.
The airplane is now safely unloaded at the shop and we’re beginning the disassembly process. If you’re a fan of the YMF series of Wacos, be sure to check back as bring this one back to better than new condition. It’s going to be a beauty.
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