Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

[barnstmr]

OK guys! Here is your chance to tell the world how great our Taylorcrafts are. This website is conducting a poll to find out whether the general public prefers the Cub, the Champ, or the Taylorcraft.

THE CURRENT POLL IS GROSSLY OFF BASE.

Piper J-3 Cub (181 votes) - * 35.08%

Aeronca 7AC Champ (294 votes) - * 56.98%

Taylorcraft BC12D (41 votes) - * 7.95%

Total Votes : 516

Of course WE ALL KNOW the answer and anyone who disagrees with us just has not really given the Taylorcraft a real look.

Without a doubt, there is no better value, fun, safety, utility, speed, in a 65 - 100 hp airplane than a Taylorcraft. So everyone go out and flood this poll to set them all straight!

[M Towsley]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

Obviously someone is voting multiple times for their favorite aircraft. I cannot believe the Cub is behind, the cultists apparently are not aware of this poll.

[cvavon]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

the numbers have changed in two hrs

If someone offered to give you one of these three classic aircraft, which would you choose?
Vote not counted. You already voted.
Piper J-3 Cub (185 votes)

14.35%

Aeronca 7AC Champ (320 votes)

24.83%

Taylorcraft BC12D (784 votes)

60.82%

Total Votes : 1289

[Robert Lees]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

Terry, you used those dreadful words "General Public"

Cub will win every time. Even a Cessna passing overhead at 5000 feet is a "Cub" to the great unwashed.

[Jim Hartley]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

Terry, you used those dreadful words "General Public"

Cub will win every time. Even a Cessna passing overhead at 5000 feet is a "Cub" to the great unwashed.

Aye...! In the early days of Snow machines Skidoos led the pack. Do you have a Skidoo?(snowmobile) was a common question.

[DPKII]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

Well, the site does say if someone were to give me one which would you choose. To be totally truthful I would have to say the Cub. Why-because it is worth the most for resale. Then I could sell it and buy more Taylorcraft stuff! Actually I would probably fly the Cub, or Champ for a while if someone were to give me one then sell it later. No way would I trade my Taylorcraft for one but a guy can always use more than one airplane. They are all good in differnt ways!

David

[Richh2only]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

It appears the Aeronca 7AC Champ guys are now flooding the votes see below;

Piper J-3 Cub (196 votes) 7.4%

Aeronca 7AC Champ (1607 votes) 60.69%

Taylorcraft BC12D (845 votes) 31.91%

Total Votes : 2646

[Flynlow]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

I say we should all have one of each. I like most old planes. The Champ is extremely popular right now, but I think it's my least favorite, with the Cub being second. I used to love Cubs, but climbing in is a pain and the front seat is way too small. I'm sure enjoying flying my friend's Luscombe though and it's not on the list!

[jim cooper]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

I say we should all have one of each. I like most old planes. The Champ is extremely popular right now, but I think it's my least favorite, with the Cub being second. I used to love Cubs, but climbing in is a pain and the front seat is way too small. I'm sure enjoying flying my friend's Luscombe though and it's not on the list!

I AGREE! The Luscombe is a GREAT airplane, especially the later F with the siflex gear and 90 hp! I think they are all great airplanes. I have had a cub, (very boring) two T-Crafts, (Fun but needs at least an 85hp) Champ, had an 85hp, mccauley prop which was great fun. The front seat of the cub is like the back seat of a Porsche, worthless. Visability in the Champ is excellent and like the T-Craft, very docile. JC

[jim cooper]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

I say we should all have one of each. I like most old planes. The Champ is extremely popular right now, but I think it's my least favorite, with the Cub being second. I used to love Cubs, but climbing in is a pain and the front seat is way too small. I'm sure enjoying flying my friend's Luscombe though and it's not on the list!

I AGREE! The Luscombe is a GREAT airplane, especially the later F with the siflex gear and 90 hp! I think they are all great airplanes. I have had a cub, (very boring) two T-Crafts, (Fun but needs at least an 85hp) Champ, had an 85hp, mccauley prop which was great fun. The front seat of the cub is like the back seat of a Porsche, worthless. Visability in the Champ is excellent and like the T-Craft, very docile. My favorite would be a dual seat T-Craft, clip wing with 90-100 hp. JC

[Bigdog]

Re: Taylorcraft vs. Cub vs. Champ

I AGREE! The Luscombe is a GREAT airplane, especially the later F with the siflex gear and 90 hp! I think they are all great airplanes. I have had a cub, (very boring) two T-Crafts, (Fun but needs at least an 85hp) Champ, had an 85hp, mccauley prop which was great fun. The front seat of the cub is like the back seat of a Porsche, worthless. Visability in the Champ is excellent and like the T-Craft, very docile. My favorite would be a dual seat T-Craft, clip wing with 90-100 hp. JC

Me too. I'm voting in the only meaningful way... With my wallet. I'm looking for an LSA and was looking at some Champs and Chiefs. But I found myself always using some derogatory term when I talked about them and finally realized I should just focus on Taylorcraft because that's what I really wanted. I'm still looking for a recent restoration and am planning to look at one this weekend. If it pans out my "vote" could be finalized next week.