The WACO Aircraft Company was the largest manufacturer of civil aircraft in the country in the late 1920s and early 1930s and continues to capture people’s imagination today.
“The fly-in harkens back to the golden age of aviation,” said Gretchen Hawk, executive director of the WACO Air Museum. “It’s the sight and sounds and smells of old-time aviation.”
Plane rides in a WACO open cockpit bi-plane will be available. A 10-12 minute ride for two people is $200 and a 30-minute ride for two is $350.
Children can ride in a plane train, pedal airplane shaped tricycles and catch candy dropped from a radio-controlled airplane.
A parade of WACOs will take place Saturday and Sunday, pilots will be available to talk about their vintage aircraft on Friday and the Troy Corvette Club Car Show will be held during the day Sunday.
Credit: Mike Ullery
Credit: Mike Ullery
The WACO Air Museum will also be open during the event.
The organization is following state mandated protocols requiring masks and hand sanitizing stations will be set up.
The historic WACO Airfield and Museum is located at 1865 S. County Rd. 25A in Troy.
Admission for adults is $6 a day or $10 for a weekend pass. Student admission is $3 a day or $6 for a weekend pass. Admission is free for children under four.
More information and a daily schedule can be found at www.wacoairmuseum.org/waco-fly-in-2020.
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