Introduction

[KAR 120C]

Mi all, my name is Michael and I live in Wiltshire in the South of England.
I joined this community some time ago and have been searching for the right aircraft ever since.

Just a brief message to confirm that as of Thursday last I finally became the proud owner of a BC12 D project!

Please may I request the support of the members here during the long task of rebuilding the new love in my life? Also, if you know of an LAA inspector who may wish to take me on please let me know.

I look forward to posting here, possibly setting up a blog elsewhere (if anyone can recommend a good service provider that would be helpful) and generally discussing the project and its progress.

Thank you for reading my post,

Michael
dah di dah

[Scott]

Re: Introduction

HI Michael
Congrats on your project acquisition. Store some of your current enthusiasm... to fall back on during the dog days of the restoration

All kidding aside though, staying motivated is a big challenge. My advice would be get into the habit of trying to do something on the project every day, but also take some time away too, especially if you find yourself being tempted to take shortcuts (there are none). I dismantled my BC12D 28 years ago to make it easier to store and move. If I had the option I think I'd be inclined to dismantle a section at a time and get it reassembled prior to dismantling the next section

Your countryman Rob Lees has authored an excellent blog which I suspect you've found already ( http://www.taylorcraft.org.uk/Brey_r...structural.htm ) and other information. I expect he'll chime in with info on the UK owners group and much more info.

I use Google Blogger for my blog which seems to do the job and of course its the right price! http://c-fclr.blogspot.ca/

The search function is your friend. It doesn't do a great job in parsing posts but the advanced search can help.

For a relatively reasonable price you can get drawings and manuals here https://www.esscoaircraft.com/m-449-taylorcraft.aspx ( I would phone to ensure you;re ordering the large size drawings).

Best of luck and welcome

[KAR 120C]

Re: Introduction

Thank you for the sound advice Scott. I will try and heed what you have said.

Just completed the night shift so will return to write more later!

Michael

[Mark Bowden]

Re: Introduction

Hi Michael,

Welcome to the group and best of luck and enjoyment with your project! I echo Scott's sound advice on the project but would add, get up to see Rob and the guys and importantly get out flying. If you can fly with Tcrafts and Auster's all the better to connect with what you are doing hardware wise - keeps your skills up and fuels the desire to get yours in back in the air.

If you can find any other vintage restorations going on try and get associated with them too for mutual support (tool ideas, borrowing/loaning thing, sources of supplies, etc..)

Do you have the engine and airframe logs?
Have you ordered the FAA copies of all the paperwork they have on file?

Please keep us updated on progress, Mark

[Hank Jarrett]

Re: Introduction

ESPECIALLY get with anyone with a Taylorcraft. It is amazing how much it helps putting things back together when you can look at a flying example! Tell the owner you want to help with ANY maintenance. MUCH better to see things with covers off, even for just an oil change.

Hank

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