FSX / P3D

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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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.

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fsx_nwa_waco_fleet.zip
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How to install this mod

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  1. Extract the downloaded archive

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  2. Place files per the readme

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  3. Always read the included readme

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What’s inside this archive

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Lockheed_Vega.cab06.13.03415.28 kB
WACO_extra.cab11.27.12646.11 kB
WACO_switches.cab11.27.12604.92 kB
NWA WACO fleet.doc11.27.1226.00 kB
R-975E.pdf11.01.1222.15 kB
R-975E-1_engine_ref.pdf11.01.1220.11 kB
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  1. stuwat51 PRO

    Stunning, a beautiful plane, and just perfect maneuverability.

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  2. Edmeister

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

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