Taylorcraft BC-12 vs Aeronca Champ
The Aeronca Champ and Taylorcraft BC-12 are classic fabric two-seaters — the Champ tandem, the Taylorcraft side-by-side.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Taylorcraft BC-12 | Aeronca Champ |
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| All events | 48 | 7 |
| Serious | 9 | 0 |
| Fatal | 7 | 1 |
| Fatalities | 8 | 2 |
| % Fatal | 15% | 14% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Taylorcraft BC-12 | Aeronca Champ |
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| Cruise Speed | 83 kts (154 km/h) | 74 kts (137 km/h) |
| Range | 326 nm (604 km) | 230 nm (426 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | 1,220 lbs (553 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Taylorcraft BC-12 or Aeronca Champ?
Bottom line: Choose the Champ for tandem classic training feel; choose the Taylorcraft for side-by-side seating and light economy. Champ = tandem; Taylorcraft = side-by-side. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Piper/Taylorcraft/Luscombe mirrors in those files. Chief 11AC = side-by-side Aeronca sibling.
Pick the BC-12 if…
- Faster cruise — 83 kts vs 74 kts.
- Longer range — 326 nm vs 230 nm.
Pick the Champ if…
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