The Taylorcraft airplanes are two-seaters originally powered by the 40 HP Continental engines and built in several versions including one trainer plane seating two people in tandem. During the prewar-era of the 30s several thousands of these planes were built and during World War II several were also manufactured for the US Air Force. After the war Taylorcraft planes were continuously produced because it gained popularity among many people for its efficiency and speed, despite its engines having only limited horsepower. This plane attained its popularity during those days and partly became a benchmark for one wanting a plane to own. Among the Americans during those days, people who want to have their own plane wanted it to be "Taylor Made" and a Taylorcraft for sale airplane became very popular.
Taylorcraft planes of the B C-12D versions came with a 65 HP Continental A-65 flat four piston engine that drive a two blade fixed pitch propeller. Maximum speed of this plane version is at 96 knots and cruises at speeds of 85 knots. During take off the climb rate is at 600 feet per minute and climbs to a maximum altitude of 17,000 feet. At cruising speed the maximum range of this plane is 435 nautical miles. With a maximum take off gross weight of 1,150 pounds and empty weight of 670 pounds, usable load is at 480 pounds. This load capacity is very well capable of handling two people and also with full fuel load. Because of the plane's cheaper price than the popular J-3 Cub then, and its ability to fly faster, the Taylorcraft acquired so much popularity also. These planes became available as land or seaplanes, or those with floats or skis. During those days a Taylorcraft for sale airplane was one of the biggest plane sellers among the two seat sport plane category.
The Taylorcraft planes are still popular these days as light sport aircrafts with floats and among many resort owners as their utility seaplanes. These planes are popular among its category of light sport airplanes because it flies faster, are more comfortable and also better designed than the other planes among its category. Among many float planes flying around many resorts, the Taylorcraft airplanes are surely among their fleet of planes. A Taylorcraft for sale airplane is surely among many float planes desired by resort owners.
A Taylorcraft for sale airplane may not be easily available these days and are hard to find in the used plane market. You may not be able to find one with floats easily but those without may be available if you are just patient enough in making the search process. Subscribing to RSS feed may be one way to have access to these and you will be able to find one probably in the future.
References:
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bestaviationsites.com/Taylorcraft
airliner-net/AircraftData
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Taylorcraft planes of the B C-12D versions came with a 65 HP Continental A-65 flat four piston engine that drive a two blade fixed pitch propeller. Maximum speed of this plane version is at 96 knots and cruises at speeds of 85 knots. During take off the climb rate is at 600 feet per minute and climbs to a maximum altitude of 17,000 feet. At cruising speed the maximum range of this plane is 435 nautical miles. With a maximum take off gross weight of 1,150 pounds and empty weight of 670 pounds, usable load is at 480 pounds. This load capacity is very well capable of handling two people and also with full fuel load. Because of the plane's cheaper price than the popular J-3 Cub then, and its ability to fly faster, the Taylorcraft acquired so much popularity also. These planes became available as land or seaplanes, or those with floats or skis. During those days a Taylorcraft for sale airplane was one of the biggest plane sellers among the two seat sport plane category.
The Taylorcraft planes are still popular these days as light sport aircrafts with floats and among many resort owners as their utility seaplanes. These planes are popular among its category of light sport airplanes because it flies faster, are more comfortable and also better designed than the other planes among its category. Among many float planes flying around many resorts, the Taylorcraft airplanes are surely among their fleet of planes. A Taylorcraft for sale airplane is surely among many float planes desired by resort owners.
A Taylorcraft for sale airplane may not be easily available these days and are hard to find in the used plane market. You may not be able to find one with floats easily but those without may be available if you are just patient enough in making the search process. Subscribing to RSS feed may be one way to have access to these and you will be able to find one probably in the future.
References:
pilotfriend.com/Aircraft%20performance
bestaviationsites.com/Taylorcraft
airliner-net/AircraftData
Squidoo.com