This is potentially a silly exercise. How could you possibly vote for one classic biplane design over another? When the choice is either the Waco-with its big ramp presence, fancy avionics, and comfy seats-or the Stearman-with its undeniable history, stout legs, and nostalgic feel-it seems impossible that one is better. The difference is easy to spot once you take away the love-at-first-sight "wow factor" that is inevitable with both. The Waco is pretty, and therein lies its downfall.
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