Factory Leasing Program for the Great Lakes by WACO to support Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Flight Schools

WACO Aircraft Corp. is proud to announce a NEW Factory Direct leasing program for the New Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. This new and unique program is designed to support the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training needs for Flight Schools and help them comply with FAA AC 120-UPRT, FAA AC 120-109 and upcoming ICAO 10011 “Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training” manual guidelines.

WACO Aircraft Corp. is proud to announce a NEW Factory Direct leasing program for the New Great Lakes 2T-1A-2. This new and unique program is designed to support the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training needs for Flight Schools and help them comply with FAA AC 120-UPRT, FAA AC 120-109 and upcoming ICAO 10011 "Airplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training" manual guidelines.

This simple lease plan is comprised of a low monthly base lease rate that includes flight hours, then an hourly rate for time over the included base. The program includes all scheduled maintenance. The program can be custom tailored for the unique needs of each school and features a streamlined approval process. The NEW Great Lakes by WACO is a fully aerobatic, 180 horsepower aircraft featuring docile ground handling yet excellent aerobatic capability. It's the perfect trainer for Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) programs One of the most cost effective aerobatic aircraft in the world - fully aerobatic and certified by both FAA and EASA for training Easy transition for instructors needing minimal checkout time.

The NEW Great Lakes by WACO is a fully aerobatic, 180 horsepower aircraft featuring docile ground handling yet excellent aerobatic capability. Its the perfect trainer for Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) programs

  • One of the most cost effective aerobatic aircraft in the world - fully aerobatic and certified by both FAA and EASA for training Easy transition for instructors needing minimal checkout time
  • 180 HP Lycoming Fuel Injected AEIO-360-B1G6 Engine Aerobatic Engine featuring low fuel consumption
  • MT Aerobatic constant speed propeller
  • JPI EDM 930 Integrated Electronic Engine Instrumentation and data logging
  • Garmin and Trig Avionics - ADS-B ready
  • Soft Oleo strut landing gear and great runway characteristics
  • Fully Aerobatic, inverted fuel and oil, +5.4 - 4.0 G's - benign flight characteristics with an excellent safety record
  • Marquee Airplane on the Flight Line - adds excitement to the flight school

Our leasing program offers flight schools a NEW Airplane for the flight line that is both a great trainer and a marquee airplane thats sure to attract more students and add excitement.

Integrating Upset Prevention and Recovery Training into your flight curriculum is an upcoming requirement for all part 141 schools.

The lease includes:

  • All Scheduled Maintenance including parts
  • Oil Changes (every 50 hours)
  • 100 Hour Inspections
  • Annual Inspections
  • Pitot and Static certification
  • Squawks affecting the airworthiness of the airplane
  • Engine Replacement at TBO (1600 hours)
  • Complete aircraft overhaul at the factory every 3200 hours