PlaneFox tracks 2 Taylorcraft F-19 / F-21 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
A Taylorcraft F-19 / F-21 flies about 340 nm, roughly 630 km, which is about 3 h 26 min in still air at typical cruise.
A Taylorcraft F-19 / F-21 costs about EUR 1,566 a month to run, or about EUR 162 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
The Taylorcraft F-19 / F-21 is a two seat, high wing, fabric covered tailwheel aircraft built by Taylorcraft as a later development of the classic Taylorcraft light aircraft line. The F-19 Sportsman was certified in the 1970s and the F-21 followed as a more powerful derivative. Both retain the simple steel tube fuselage, strut braced wing and conventional landing gear layout associated with earlier Taylorcraft designs, but with postwar certification, systems and engine installations. For buyers, the appeal is not complexity or speed, but economical ownership, short field manners, honest handling and a classic light aircraft experience with relatively modern paperwork compared with prewar and immediate postwar models.
Typical performance varies by engine, propeller, rigging, tires and aircraft condition. The F-19 is commonly associated with the 100 hp Continental O-200, while the F-21 is commonly fitted with a Lycoming O-235 of about 118 hp. Cruise speeds are generally in the 85 to 100 knot range, with the F-21 tending toward the upper end when properly rigged. Practical range is commonly around 300 to 400 nautical miles with reserves, depending on fuel capacity and power setting. Useful load is modest by modern standards, often roughly in the 500 to 600 lb class, so actual empty weight and installed equipment matter. Service ceiling is typically around the low teens in feet, adequate for day VFR touring and training rather than high altitude operations.
The cabin seats two side by side, with basic flight controls, limited baggage space and good downward visibility from the high wing. Entry, shoulder room and noise levels reflect a light utility aircraft from the fabric and tube era. Avionics are usually simple: an airspeed indicator, altimeter, engine instruments, magnetic compass, basic comm radio, transponder and often ADS-B Out where required. Some aircraft have panel mounted GPS, intercoms, upgraded radios or portable navigation solutions. Integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Taylorcraft F-19 / F-21.
Condition is more important than equipment. Buyers should review fabric age and covering system, corrosion in the steel tube structure, wood or metal spar condition as applicable, landing gear alignment, tailwheel hardware, control cable condition, engine history and logbook continuity. Common value factors include a recent quality fabric job, a low time O-200 or O-235, ADS-B compliance, shoulder harnesses, lightweight electrical equipment and well documented maintenance. The F-19 usually appeals to buyers seeking the lightest and simplest version, while the F-21 is often favored when extra climb and load carrying ability are priorities. In the used market, these aircraft sit below modern LSAs and certified trainers in complexity and price, but require careful prebuy inspection by someone familiar with fabric covered tailwheel aircraft.