The Waco GC series of cabin biplanes displayed a number of minor changes from the earlier models such as larger windows and trailing edge flaps. It was built in a number of variants including the EGC-7 (37 built); the ZGC-7 (29 built) powered by a 285hp Jacobs; the EGC-8 and the DGC-7 (2 built) powered by a 285hp Wright. Around 8 examples of the Model EGC-8 remain along with 2 Model EGC-7’s.

NC53E                  c/n 5069                          USA

5 seat biplane first flown in 1938

Engine: 320hp(239kW) Wright R-760-E2                                                                                          Length: 27’4"(8.33m)                                                                                         Height: 8’7.5"(2.62m)Wingspan: 34’9"(10.59m)                                                                                               No.built: 20* Range: 600miles(965km)                                                               Cruising speed: 158mph(254kmh) Empty weight: 2447lb(1110kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 3800lb(1725kg)