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Hi Everyone,
I’ve just become the custodian of N43887 a 1946 BC-12D, Serial Number: 7546. Delivered on April 11 1946.
I’ve bought it because it is the best fit for my mission. I’m based near Denver. I’m a student pilot (at 48 years old) and my CFI is happy to instruct me in it. The Taylorcraft seems well suited to the altitude here compared to the other older taildraggers, and everyone I speak to seems to really like them. I’d also much rather fly the hours in my own plane with the small wheel at the correct end. My 13 year-old daughter will also start training in it at the appropriate time.
The previous owner is in his first year at the Air Force Academy, and bought the aircraft originally when he was 14. An impressive young man.
It’s a solid, if a little cosmetically-challenged, example of the type.
It’s quite standard apart from:
- Sealed struts
- Clayton Skylight STC
- VGs
It's got 1800 hours TT and 1200 SMOH on the original A65. It was rebuilt from "basket case" condition in 1988.
It’s out of annual, and needs a few things, but nothing major. I’m sure I’ll have a bunch of questions as we get it 100% sorted. It should be back in annual in mid-January at which time I anticipate that you’ll have a hard time keeping me out of it!
Apart from maintenance items, about the only thing I’m considering adding is some 4-point harnesses (currently lap-belts only)
I’ve currently got it hangared at Platte Valley Airpark (18V) north-east of Denver.
I also have a Kitfox Lite which I have been flying (Part 103), however I will probably sell it once the Taylorcraft is up and running.
I’m looking forward to contributing to the forum as much as possible.
Cheers
Glenn
I’ve just become the custodian of N43887 a 1946 BC-12D, Serial Number: 7546. Delivered on April 11 1946.
I’ve bought it because it is the best fit for my mission. I’m based near Denver. I’m a student pilot (at 48 years old) and my CFI is happy to instruct me in it. The Taylorcraft seems well suited to the altitude here compared to the other older taildraggers, and everyone I speak to seems to really like them. I’d also much rather fly the hours in my own plane with the small wheel at the correct end. My 13 year-old daughter will also start training in it at the appropriate time.
The previous owner is in his first year at the Air Force Academy, and bought the aircraft originally when he was 14. An impressive young man.
It’s a solid, if a little cosmetically-challenged, example of the type.
It’s quite standard apart from:
- Sealed struts
- Clayton Skylight STC
- VGs
It's got 1800 hours TT and 1200 SMOH on the original A65. It was rebuilt from "basket case" condition in 1988.
It’s out of annual, and needs a few things, but nothing major. I’m sure I’ll have a bunch of questions as we get it 100% sorted. It should be back in annual in mid-January at which time I anticipate that you’ll have a hard time keeping me out of it!
Apart from maintenance items, about the only thing I’m considering adding is some 4-point harnesses (currently lap-belts only)
I’ve currently got it hangared at Platte Valley Airpark (18V) north-east of Denver.
I also have a Kitfox Lite which I have been flying (Part 103), however I will probably sell it once the Taylorcraft is up and running.
I’m looking forward to contributing to the forum as much as possible.
Cheers
Glenn
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