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FSX Northwest Airways WACO Fleet

Northwest Airways WACO fleet brings Golden Age airmail operations to life with historically based CTO variants from 1929–1936, including configurations with or without engine jacket and landing gear pants, plus two airworthy survivor versions. Authentic Wright R-975E power options, complete liveries, and two refreshed virtual cockpit panels enhance flight realism in FSX.

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  • Type:Complete with Base Model
  • File: fsx_nwa_waco_fleet.zip
  • Size:44.86 MB
  • Scan: Clean (28d) Verified clean
  • Access:Freeware
  • Content:Everyone
Description 2 comments

This package includes the Golden Age Simulations CTO models represented as the Northwest Airways WACO fleet being operated as an airmail service in 1929-1936. The staff consists of a historical fleet (in two configurations - with or without engine jacket and landing gear pants), powered by 330 hp Wright R-975E engine and a pack of two airworthy survivors with 365 hp R-975E-1. Apart the original models and basic texture the package also includes all necessary liveries and two new VC panels. Paints and modifications by Vladimir Gonchar.

Screenshot of WACO in flight.

Screenshot of WACO in flight.

References (for a plane with R-975E-1):

Maximum Indicated Airspeed - 180 kts
Maximum Speed - 150 kts at sea Level
Normal Cruise Speed - 120-140 kts true
Best Climb Speed - 100-110 kts indicated
Best Glide Speed - 80 kts indicated
Stall Speed - 44 kts indicated

Best Rate of Climb - 1500- 2000 fpm at 100-110 kts/1900-2000 rpm

Service Ceiling - 19,000 feet

Wing span: 30'3" top
26 3 bottom
Wing area: 227 sq
Length: 22'6"
Empty Weight: 1800 pounds
Useful Load: 1100 pounds
Gross Weight: 2900 pounds

Engine: Wight Whirlwind R-975E-1
max power - 365 hp at 2,100 RPM
compression ratio - 6.1:1
supercharger gear ratio - 7.8:1
octane rating - 73
dry weight - 660 lb (300 kg)

Fuel capacity 60 gal

Installation:

Just unpack the package and put the staff to the main FSX directory. A panel folder originally includes files for a wide-screen monitor. So in case of a normal monitor use files from "panel.normal" folder.

The panel staff consists of a VC panel and auxiliary mini-panel for outside view flying. The gauge set is arranged for IFR flights. To make the engine start-up more realistic I made a strict sequence: the engine will not work if you do not open the throttle 1/8'' at least and strike the primer a couple of times before depressing the start button.

Images & Screenshots

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A vintage biplane with exposed engine components and tan wings is parked inside a hangar surrounded by tools and workshop equipment.A dark blue biplane with yellow markings and a round logo on the fuselage is parked on grass near other vintage aircraft.A black and yellow biplane with exposed wing struts and a North Airways logo is parked outside a hangar in bright sunlight.A black and gold biplane with tail number NC991H is parked on a sunlit ramp near a hangar and several other aircraft.A vintage biplane with a spinning propeller is parked on a grassy field under a clear sky, with trees in the background.A vintage black and tan biplane marked U.S. Mail and NC991H flies above a landscape of fields and winding rivers.A vintage biplane cockpit with wood panel instruments is shown in flight above a coastal landscape with water and scattered islands.A vintage black biplane with red, white, and blue wheel covers is parked on grass beside other colorful aircraft.A black biplane with a radial engine and "Northwest Airways Inc." logo is parked on grass among other vintage aircraft.A vintage biplane with a radial engine and red wheel hubs is parked on grass among several other aircraft under a partly cloudy sky.A vintage biplane with tail number NC7446 sits on a dirt airfield, featuring exposed radial engine and double wings.A black biplane with the registration C-7446 sits on grass while several people gather around it under a clear sky.A biplane with a radial engine and tail number NR42M is parked indoors, with a person standing beside its fuselage.A vintage biplane with a single open cockpit and tailwheel sits on grass with its propeller spinning.A biplane with the tail number NC731K sits nose-down on a paved surface, with ropes securing its landing gear.A black and tan biplane with open cockpit and "Northwest Airways Inc." logo sits on grass under a clear blue sky.A vintage biplane with a radial engine and tailwheel sits on a concrete ramp, displaying "NR-42M" on its tail.A vintage biplane with a radial engine and tailwheel is parked on a concrete ramp with grass and trees in the background.A vintage biplane with a radial engine and large roundel logo is parked on a tarmac beside a brick building.A person stands in front of a vintage biplane, manually turning the propeller of its radial engine on an airfield.A vintage biplane with tail number 7446 is parked on snow with skis attached, as two people stand beside it.A vintage black and brown biplane with the number 8 and registration AM9 is parked on grass while a person inspects the landing gear.A vintage biplane cockpit features a wooden instrument panel with analog gauges, overlooking a coastal landscape with water and scattered islands.A vintage biplane with U.S. Mail markings flies above a sprawling landscape of fields, rivers, and distant hills.A black and tan vintage biplane with fixed landing gear and visible registration NR42 flies against a blue sky with scattered clouds.A vintage biplane with an exposed radial engine and roundel markings flies against a backdrop of blue sky and clouds.

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The archive fsx_nwa_waco_fleet.zip has 237 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
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Installation Instructions

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stuwat51Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:44:06 GMT

Stunning, a beautiful plane, and just perfect maneuverability.

EdmeisterSat, 22 Jul 2017 20:18:59 GMT

Great plane! Easy download. Good graphics. A fun plane to perform aerobatics with! Good job guys!

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