Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

[lfries]

I have a student considering an F21. Will there be a big difference in width and leg room in the F21.

Thanks

[Miguel]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

Is same fuselage.

[3Dreaming]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

I was thinking that there was a slight change to the fuselage width at the elbows or shoulders, and a move away from the seat sling to a sliding seat. I don't know if it was a noticeable change for pilot comfort.

[Scott]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

Stand to be corrected but I was under the impression that the fuselage is for all intents and purposes the same. Having said that there are several variables that will effect leg room and headroom and distance from the panel.

The rudder cable length will change leg room. Seat cushion thickness will change legroom, headroom and distance from the instrument panel. Headliner if installed can decrease headroom both vertically and left-right.

[3Dreaming]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

Maybe it was the F-22 where the change I remember was made. While built on the same jig, there were some changes.

http://www.justplanetrading.com/shop/planes-sold/taylorcraft-f22a-g-bwbi/

[Ragwing nut]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

steel tube structurally they are basically the same. The difference is in the doors and door jambs starting with the F-21A or B. ABout 4" wider at the shoulders. Straight F-21 is identical to BC12-D.

[astjp2]

Re: Cabin size. BC12D. vs F21

No cross tube behind the seat, they put in a vertical to the aft carry through spar. This allowed for adjustable seats.