FSX Northwest Airways WACO Fleet

PreviewThis 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...

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Type
Complete with Base Model
Download hits
3.1K
Compatibility
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) including Steam Edition & Prepar3D (P3D)
Filename
fsx_nwa_waco_fleet.zip
File size
44.86 MB
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Scanned 23 days ago (clean)
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Free (Freeware)
Content Rating
Everyone

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

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

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WACO_switches.cab11.27.12604.92 kB
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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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