Raymond's Aircraft Restoration BV

Waco UPF-7 OO-UPF

The Waco F series is a series of American-built general aviation and military biplane trainers of the 1930s from the Waco Aircraft Company.
 The ‘F’ series was popular with private owner pilots for sporting and other uses and continued in production through the late 1930s. The tandem cockpit UPF-7 was adopted by the Civilian Pilot Training Program and continued in production until 1942 by which time over 600 had been built.
 
The UPF-7 is a tandem training version with wider-track undercarriage and 220 hp (164 kW) Continental radial (designated PT-14 by the USAAC).
The restoration of this airplane includes:
  • Fabric covering of wings
  • Fabric covering of fuselage
  • Instrument panel design
  • …

 

Manufacturer: Waco Aircraft Company
Type/Model: UPF-7
Registration: OO-UPF
Engine: 1 × Continental R-670-5,  7-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 220 hp (160 kW)
Horsepower: 220 HP
Cruise Speed: 114 mph (185 km/h, 99 kn)
No. crew/passengers: 1 pilot / 1 passenger

Status
Assembly 35%