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TROY, OH NEW MODEL DELUXE SHIP WILL BE BUILD IN PLANT OF ADVANCE AIRCRAFT CO. - Many Improvements Made Over 1926 Models - Waco Goes Through Hard Government Test - The Advance Aircraft company is announcing a new DeLuxe Model 10 Waco Plane to be placed upon the market this spring. In telling of the features in the new plane C.J. Brukner, manager of the company stressed the changes made in the plane to add to its beauty and the comfort of the passengers. He declared that the industry has reached a point now where the purchasers are seeking beauty and comfort as well as reliability. It was emphasized by Mr. Brukner that there is no change in the basic principles underlying the construction of the Waco planes but that the changes made in the DeLuxe model are to add to the safety of operation and to increase the attractiveness of the plane. One of the biggest changes in the new plane over the Model Nine is in the landing gear. Oil shock absorbers have been installed which take ip the shock of the landing and prevent the bumping of the plane. Mr. Brukner states that this feature is entirely new in the manufacture of airplanes. The cowling of the new plane is stamped instead of handmade as heretofore, making a much neater looking job. The cockpits have been enlarged and the one side cut down so that passengers can enter the plane as easily as an automobile. A number of new features have been added to the control mechanism of the DeLuxe model which add greatly to the margin of safety in flying the Waco, already one of the safest ships on the market, Mr. Brukner stated. The circular sent to the trade announcing the new plane also gives the results of recent government tests undergone by the Troy-built planes. A Waco ship stood every test required by the government and sustained a factor of safety of nine in the test of the ability of the plane to withstand abusive stunting, when the government requirement is but 6.5. Mr. Brukner stated that the model plane built last year will continue to be manufactured although he anticipates that the new model will make up the bulk of the business done this year. He also stated that the Advance company expects to get into production upon the new plane within three weeks. The outlook for business this season, Mr. Brukner stated, is even better than it was last year when the company built and delivered more than 175 planes. This record is expected to be exceeded this year as many of the dealers have already booked a number of orders. WACO AIRPLANE STARTS OHIO AIRMAIL SERVICE Record_breaking Cargo of 200 Pounds Carried On Maiden Voyage-- First Under U.S. Contract In State Cleveland, April 21--(United Press) -- Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Youngstown were linked together by airmail today when the new service between the cities were inaugurated. Loaded with a record-breaking cargo of 200 pounds for its maiden voyage, the Waco plane, "Pittsburgh," took off here at 12:15 for its epoch making trip. D.L. Noyes piloted the plane. The start marked the first airmail contract route under the government control to be let in Ohio and makes the fourth air mail route to serve Cleveland.
