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FAA OKs Autopilot On WACO Classic

First Installation Completed On Factory Demo Plane

WACO Classic Aircraft has won FAA STC approval for installation of the S-TEC System 55X autopilot in the WACO YMF-F5C and 5D.

WACO will now be able to offer an autopilot installation in the aircraft, which will help improve the safety of flying and lessen the workload for the pilot by offering altitude preselector, flight director and electrical trim system.
 
The first installation in the field is in our factory demo plane, which is scheduled to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit October 11-13, and can be seen there. Demo rides can also be arranged.

WACO Classic Aircraft currently builds the three-seat biplane, the WACO YMF-5D, based upon the original manufacturing plans, updated to modern safety and avionics systems, and also the Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. The aircraft are constructed on the airport at the W.K. Kellogg Regional Airport (KBTL) in Battle Creek, Michigan. WACO Classic Aircraft also operates a repair and restoration subsidiary that specializes in historically significant vintage aircraft. In 2010, the company announced the improved YMF-5D version, powered by a Jacobs 300 h.p. engine and featuring numerous updates.

(WACO Classic YMF-5 D image provided by WACO Classic)

www.wacoclassic.com

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