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                          Learn more about the Waco AQC-6 in our History Section |
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Serial: 4646, CF-CCW Manufactured: 1937 Powerplant: 330 hp Jacobs L-6MB The Waco (wah-co) series of four-seat cabin biplanes were initiated in 1931 and were produced continuously in progressively refined models until 1939. Serial 4646 was manufactured in 1937 at Troy, Ohio as a ZQC-6 model (285 hp Jacobs L-5MB engine) but was converted to an AQC-6 (330 hp Jacobs L-6MB) in 1947. Purchased new by the Department of National Defence, Ottawa, it was operated by the Department of Transport until 1949, when it was moved out to the British Columbia Coast. It was operated by B.C. Airlines, then by a logging company. Dr. Jack Pickup of Alert Bay was the next owner, who acquired the airplane in 1953 and routinely used it as a "flying doctor" float plane. During its long career it suffered several landing accidents. It was donated to the Canadian Museum of Flight in 1980 by Dr. Pickup and is currently undergoing a complete restoration. This aircraft was donated on floats, but for the Museum's purposes, it will be restored on wheels. The first test flight in over 30 years happened on February 13th, 2002 after a twenty year restoration done by the volunteers at the Canadian Museum of Flight. For more information on the history of this aircraft, please see "Dr. Jack Pickup: the flying doctor" in our history section. Point of Interest: Original drawings are required to perform a certified rebuild. The Smithsonian Institute has graciously provided the Canadian Museum of Flight with all the necessary drawings to complete this project. Photo: Mrs. Lila Pickup | |
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