1941 Taylorcraft BF-65Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • West Salem, WI, USA

This 1941 Taylorcraft BF-65 offers a genuine piece of prewar aviation history, currently available for $20,000 from an owner in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. The airframe holds a total time of 3,398 hours, with the engine at 440 hours since major overhaul and the propeller at 256 hours since top overhaul. Recent compression checks show readings of 74, 60, 65, and 60 over 80 across the cylinders, indicating the Continental 65 is performing within expected parameters.

The aircraft represents an authentic flying experience, featuring no electrical system and utilizing a handheld radio with intercom for communications. The airframe was recovered in 1993...