Taylorcraft Taylorcraft BC-12D

BigxMike 🇺🇸

27 Mar 2026 · © Big Mike Aviation Photography

A beautifully restored Taylorcraft BC-12D basking in the sun at a vintage fly-in event.

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Aircraft

Taylorcraft BC-12D TAYL

Vintage red with logo and #68

Manufacturer

Taylorcraft

Gear

Cannon EOS RP 100-500mm

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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Location

William T. Piper Memorial Airport

LHV/KLHV

41.1356, -77.4223

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William T. Piper Memorial Airport LHV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Taylorcraft BC-12D is a classic American light aircraft introduced in the 1940s, renowned as a rugged backcountry and training aircraft.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds still flying in private hands, but overall a rare sight at major airports today.

Safety & Events

These aircraft have a long history of use in flight schools and personal aviation, as well as various record attempts for small-engine aircraft.

Future Outlook

Mostly preserved by private owners and vintage aircraft collectors.

Specifications

Continental A-65 (common for this model, 65 hp piston)

Engine

10.97 meters

Wingspan

6.63 meters

Length

640 km

Range

153 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

589 kg

MTOW

2.01 meters

Height