Taylorcraft mod/rebuild Questions

[d.grimm]

Re: Taylorcraft mod/rebuild Questions

Craig,
PM me if you are thinking about the one in Ohio.
Dave

[asq]

Re: Taylorcraft mod/rebuild Questions

Some folks have installed a new lightweight starter and eliminated everything but a light battery and a starter button.They can start many times before charging the battery. The entire elec system in a light aircraft weighs somewhere around 70#. Doesn't matter if you weight 120# ,but I don't. ;o)
Larry

[Craig]

Re: Taylorcraft mod/rebuild Questions

Thanks for all the replies to my query. This project wont be so much a restoration as it will be a modification and recovering project. For not having flown in many years it is in overall excellant condition.

Now it is just a matter of finding someone looking for a good 172 without giving it away. Then selecting a shop in the midwest (IN, OH) or surrounding states willing to take on the project.

Thanks again

Craig

[jim cooper]

Re: Taylorcraft mod/rebuild Questions

I have a great BC12D, rebuild ending in 2008. The restorer overhauled the 65 hp and there is no electrical system. I wish it WAS an 85, or an 0200 would be really nice....BUT, once I prop it....(it starts on the first crank with slick mags) and taxi out to take off its really nice. I'm used to more horsepower but the BC12D with 65HP gets out VERY well with two people (heavy) and cruises right along at 90. No bad habits, very easy to fly and land. (SLOW IT DOWN ON FINAL!) The restorer has an 85 on his but flys out of a small grass strip in western NY state with trees-wires at either end. He also props his. He's eighty and can't figure out why anyone wants a starter. Flys 4-5 times aweek if weather permits. He claims one should fly these types the way they were originally and adds that they were flown for many years, long distances this way. (He's right.) So I chock it, or tie the tail, prop it and go. Great airplane! I'd rather have it than the 85-12 full electric champ I sold. No comparison, T-Craft wins, hands down! JC