Kyle Franklin Waco "Mystery Ship" JMF-7 Sun 'N Fun 2008

[aviatorairman2000]

this guy is a nut. he's going to shear a wing one of these days

[AntonioSpeed]

This aircraft has been modified for this type of high G flying.

Waco Modifications:

-Replacing the 220 h.p. engine with a 450 h.p. engine-

-Installing a 3 blade propeller-

-Moving the cockpit back 30 inches-

-Adding 18 inches to the landing gear-

-Installing extra cabin struts-

-Constructing extra flying wires-

-Stress Levels....................+-9 Gs

[aviatorairman2000]

I would hope so. I wonder where he got the money for a plane like that? 28 years old? This thing must have cost over $250K

[AntonioSpeed]

the waco was family owned sence the 70's. More info can be found at their online site franklinairshow it has the history of the Franklin's Flying Circus.

[fortknoxguy]

The "JMF" is just what he called his highly customized UBF-7. I guess JMF stands for Jimmy Franklin. Anyway, he moved the cockpit back 30", raised the landing gear, added struts, and a bunch of other stuff so no its not a real waco anymore in the factory original sense.

[whizbang47]

A "JMF" (?) That's not an official Waco handle is it? I never heard of a JMF. What a great show!

[shaggyxb]

Rip Jimmy

[AntonioSpeed]

Kyle is a chip off the old block, his dad will be missed.