new to Taylorcraft

[jimaire]

One of my friends just purchased a Taylorcraft L-2 clipwing with O-200 that will stay in my hanger. I will be flying it more than him and have a few questions. Is is ok to fly it with the door off and I prefer to fly it solo from the back seat. The W&B data in the flight manual shows the moment will be in range. Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks

[M Towsley]

Re: new to Taylorcraft

Welcome to the forum. Not sure about a clip wing L-2, but L-2's are normally front seat only solo flight. In fact, there should be a placard indicating that on the dash. But, I am not sure about a clip-wing L-2. Not really sure why someone would actually do that to a warbird. Not sure about the door off, either, in the L-2. Hopefully someone with info on clip-wing L-2's can jump in here. Never heard of one myself, though.

[barnstmr]

Re: new to Taylorcraft

CLIPPED WING L-2? Is that thing approved? Be careful!!!!

[M Towsley]

Re: new to Taylorcraft

Its a travesty to the rarity of the type for someone to do that. But, to each his own. Again, hopefully someone with particular knowledge regarding this will jump in.

[barnstmr]

Re: new to Taylorcraft

Jim,
Hello and WELCOME! Sorry for my rather terse response before about the clipped wing L-2. Truly it is great to have you on the forum and look forward to getting to know you and your airplane. This is indeed a good place to learn and share information about Taylorcrafts. We would love to see photos of the airplane. Seriously about flying an L-2 from the back seat (and especially with clipped wings)... be cautious and especially careful at slow speeds. I have never flown an L-2 but as I understand from those who have them... This is NO J-3 Cub. Quite different flying characteristics. The L-2 folks on here will hopefully chime in and give you some good advice. I have one question... is it an L-2A, B, M?? Does if have the observation windows or has it been converted with a fast-back fuselage?