Taylorcraft BC-12 D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Piper_J-3_C-85
gptkb:Piper_J-4_Cub
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Taylorcraft_BC-12
fabric-covered wood
high-wing
many private pilots
gptkbp:certification gptkb:TC_1_A2
gptkbp:climb_rate 600 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:community active owner community
gptkbp:controls conventional control
gptkbp:design gptkb:C._G._Taylor
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Lycoming_O-235
gptkbp:first_flight 1946
stable and forgiving
gptkbp:flaps split flaps
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 20 US gallons
gptkbp:historical_significance popular post-war trainer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Taylorcraft BC-12 D
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
taildragger
gptkbp:length 22 ft 0 in
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy to maintain
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Taylorcraft_Aviation
gptkbp:market_segment general aviation
gptkbp:material gptkb:Clark_Y_airfoil
gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 100 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 1,750 lb
gptkbp:notable_features good visibility
gptkbp:number_built 1,000+
gptkbp:operational_history used in flight schools
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:production_years 1946-1950
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 400 miles
gptkbp:registration N-number
gptkbp:related_show frequently seen at airshows
gptkbp:restoration popular among restorers
gptkbp:role gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:seating_capacity 2
gptkbp:service_ceiling 10,000 ft
12,000 ft
gptkbp:services still in use today
gptkbp:speed 75 mph
45 mph
gptkbp:surface elevator, ailerons, rudder
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:BC-12_D_Super
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb
gptkbp:wingspan 36 ft 0 in