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  • NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

    NC43754
    Taylorcraft BC12D
    Built March 1946
    First flown April 4 1946 by William Crawford
    Currently: Owned by Tim (purchased 1979) and Ryan Newell
    under restoration, has not flown since 1989, flew October 23, 2011, Currently located at Barber Field in Alliance Ohio
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    Last edited by Ryan; 10-24-2011, 06:38. Reason: It Flew!!!!
    Ryan Newell
    1946 BC12D NC43754
    1953 15A N23JW
    TF#897

  • #2
    Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

    NC43754 is getting closer. Had her out for taxi run last night...
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    Ryan Newell
    1946 BC12D NC43754
    1953 15A N23JW
    TF#897

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    • #3
      Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

      Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes Kevin I am getting very excited. Seemed like this point would never get here, and I think everyone in my family is getting excited as the plane has been in my family my entire life.
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      Last edited by Ryan; 03-07-2012, 09:23.
      Ryan Newell
      1946 BC12D NC43754
      1953 15A N23JW
      TF#897

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      • #4
        Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

        NC 43754 flew yesterday for the first time in 22 years and a five year restoration. Made three flights, one by me, my Dad, and Forrest Barber. She handled pretty well. Few tweeks and adjustments on a few things are needed. Here are a few photos. Was reassembled in the Dorthy Ferris assembly hanger at Barber Field in Alliance. Was kind of cool to have Forrest check it off with an official Taylorcraft checklist...
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        Ryan Newell
        1946 BC12D NC43754
        1953 15A N23JW
        TF#897

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        • #5
          Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

          Some more photos, note the official taylorcraft two step ladder that fits over the landing gear...
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          Ryan Newell
          1946 BC12D NC43754
          1953 15A N23JW
          TF#897

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          • #6
            Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

            It's a stunner Ryan. Way to go. Keep it up.
            “Airplanes tend to fly better over gross than they do out of gas, but I’m just speculating.”

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            • #7
              Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

              Finally had things line up to enjoy the Taylorcraft on a nice weekend. Gave several people, including my daughter their first ride in it.
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              Last edited by Ryan; 03-15-2012, 07:14. Reason: sp
              Ryan Newell
              1946 BC12D NC43754
              1953 15A N23JW
              TF#897

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              • #8
                Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

                Absolutely beautiful!
                Hank

                And your plane looks great too.

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                • #9
                  Re: NC43754 Taylorcraft BC12D

                  What a beaut!
                  -Anthony
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                  1946 BC12-D
                  NC43501

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