Built in 1930, the Waco has been through several restorations; Hayes spent a year and a half bringing it to its present pristine condition, and flew it for the first time in May 1987.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Waco KNF NC113Y in flight just after completion of its rebuild in May 1987. Powered by a 100 h.p. five-cylinder Kinner radial engine, NC113Y has a cruising speed of 83 m.p.h. and a climb rate of 1,000ft/min.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Hayes’s attention to detail is apparent in the meticulous gap-sealing of NC113Y’s aileron hingelines. The wing and aileron structure is all-wood, while the fuselage and tail are fabricated in welded steel tube.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

The view of the tail shows the slotted fairing which permits adjustment of the variable-incidence tailplane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Fixed to the door of the forward-cockpit baggage compartment is NC113Y's original 1930 maker's plate. Allotted the Waco construction number 3297, the aircraft was sold new to the Tex Rankin School of Aeronautics at Seattle for about $3,650.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

NC113Y shows off its spotless blue-and-silver colour scheme, achieved with the help of 20 coats of butyrate dope.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

The Kinner engine’s distinctive exhaust stubs are vulnerable to cracking if the throttle is chopped on landing, owing to too-rapid cooling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

The Waco’s divided-type undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

The Waco's front (rear ???) cockpit, complete with original instruments. Note the adjustable-tailplane control on the starboard side - two hemp cords knotted at regular intervals.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

The forward cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930

Restorer Wayne Hayes in the cockpit of Waco KNF NC113Y.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: WACO F / A Series / PT-14 - СШАUSA - 1930