MARTHAS VINEYARD Katama Air Park
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MARTHAS VINEYARD - Anxious moments at the Katama Air Park in Edgartown when a sightseeing biplane nosedives after landing. The pilot landed and was apparently turning to go to the hangar when a gust of wind may have blown him over. No on was hurt. The F.A.A. is investigating the incident.
7/09/06
MARTHAS VINEYARD - Anxious moments at the Katama Air Park in Edgartown when a sightseeing biplane nosedives after landing. The pilot landed and was apparently turning to go to the hangar when a gust of wind may have blown him over. No on was hurt. The F.A.A. is investigating the incident.
7/09/06
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RE: MARTHAS VINEYARD Katama Air Park
That old Waco UPF is still flying sightseer's today. Now, I believe based at the Marsten's Mills strip on CapeCod which is headquarters for several Banner Towing outfits during "beach season."
They use to have a "banner season" over "Fenway Park" until "911."
I believe this Waco is still set up for towing banners.
They use to have a "banner season" over "Fenway Park" until "911."
I believe this Waco is still set up for towing banners.
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RE: MARTHAS VINEYARD Katama Air Park
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That old Waco UPF is still flying sightseer's today. Now, I believe based at the Marsten's Mills strip on CapeCod which is headquarters for several Banner Towing outfits during "beach season."
They use to have a "banner season" over "Fenway Park" until "911."
I believe this Waco is still set up for towing banners.
That old Waco UPF is still flying sightseer's today. Now, I believe based at the Marsten's Mills strip on CapeCod which is headquarters for several Banner Towing outfits during "beach season."
They use to have a "banner season" over "Fenway Park" until "911."
I believe this Waco is still set up for towing banners.
Of course, it escapes me how they came up with UPF even after seeing this: Any clues?
First flown in 1936, the Waco UPF was developed from the UMF of 1934.
Several UPF aircraft were purchased by the U.S. Army Air Force in 1940 and designated the PT-14.
UPF was Waco shorthand for Continental R-670 (U) powered, open (P) tandem cockpit (F).
Type: General
Engine: one 220 hp (164 kw) Continental W-670 radial piston engine
http://www.nationalwacoclub.com/f3f5album/slides/1934%20Waco%20UMF-3%20NC14044%2002.html
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RE: MARTHAS VINEYARD Katama Air Park
Used to know all the designations for all classic and antique aircraft. Will do a little more research. Most all the UPF's flying today are ex military. There were not as many made as Stearmans but they are still a more desirable bi-plane as they are three place. The Front cockpit is much wider and is fitted with a dual seatbelt and seat. Darn few were ever converted as "dusters."
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