Taylor Collection
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1931 Taylor E-2 Cub
Donation: Terry Brandt
Engine: Continental A-40, 37 HP
The first Cub was the Taylor Model E-2, a two-seat trainer with the newly-introduced 40 HP Continental flat-four engine. The E-2 was not a rousing success out of the gate but as E-2’s found homes across the country and pilots gained experience the word got around and people lined up to fly. It was designed by C.G. Taylor with a goal of building a well-behaved airplane for sport and training. Taylor’s advertisement declared it “America’s Safe Airplane.” This one is the seventh production airframe built and was restored in 2007-2008. Its first flight post-restoration was on May 15, 2008.
Additional Specifications:
Cruise: 65 MPH
Top Speed: 78 MPH
Empty Weight: 525 lbs
Gross Weight: 925 lbs
Wing Span: 35'3"
Length: 22'3"
Height: 6'6"
Service Ceiling: 12,000'
Climb in 1 Minute: 450' at sea level
Approximate Number Built: 350
(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)
1936 Taylor J-2 Cub
Donation: Terry Brandt
Engine: Continental A-40, 37 HP
Fundamentally similar to the E-2, the J-2 was actually an entirely new airplane. Changes were prompted by customer complaints about the E-2 and included wider (by 16”) landing gear, more rounded wingtips and tail, turtledeck (upper part of the fuselage) faired into the trailing edge of the wing for improved aerodynamics and appearance and a “closed” cabin. News about the improved Cub got around and the factory was quickly swamped with orders. The J-2 was ideal for pilot training due to its forgiving flight characteristics. Comments included, “it took a real dumbo to get himself in trouble” and “she wouldn’t hurry nowhere.”
Additional Specifications:
Cruise: 70 MPH
Top Speed: 87 MPH
Empty Weight: 563 lbs
Gross Weight: 970 lbs
Wing Span: 35'3"
Length: 22'5"
Height: 6'8"
Service Ceiling: 12,000'
Climb in 1 Minute: 450' at sea level
Approximate Number Built: 1,200+
(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)
1938 Taylor J-3 Cub 1st Edition
Donated: Terry Brandt
Engine: Continental A-65, 65 HP
The J-3 was a much-upgraded Taylor Cub. When first produced, the J-3 was powered by the same Continental A-40 engine used on the E-2 and J-2 but the requirement for dual ignition engines was enacted around that time and the Cub was fitted with other engines, finally settling on the Continental 65 HP engine, an important part of the Cub legend. The J-3 Cub is loved by pilots for its character, its low cost of operation and easy maintenance. It is flight at its most basic.
Additional Specifications:
Cruise: 82 MPH
Top Speed: 92 MPH
Empty Weight: 640 lbs
Gross Weight: 1100 lbs
Wing Span: 35'3"
Length: 22'3"
Height: 6'8"
Service Ceiling: 12,000'
Climb in 1 Minute: 575' at sea level
(Data pulled from Joseph Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series.)