TAYLOR MODEL A “COOT”(AMPHIBIAN)

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Coot is a homebuilt, two-place amphibian aircraft primarily of wood construction, accessible to amateur builders with basic manual training and ordinary tools.
  • It features side-by-side seating, dual controls, and practical folding wings for convenient road towing and home storage.
  • Powered by engines from 150-220 hp, it offers Model A (fiberglass hull) and Model B (twin-boom tail) variants, with a stated cruise speed of 100-130 mph, though performance is variable.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,950. Empty wt. 1,200. Fuel capacity 24-50. Wingspan 36-37′. Length 20′-22′.
PERFORMANCE: Cruise mph 100-130. Stall mph 45-50. Climb rate 600-1,000. Takeoff run (land) 200. Takeoff time (water) 10-12 sec.

The Model A differs from the Model B in that it can be fitted with a fiberglass hull; the Model B has a twinboom tail. The amphibian is basically of wood construction and can be built by anyone with basic manual training experience using ordinary tools. Power can be supplied by any engine from 150 to 220 hp with a controllable propeller. The Coot is a comfortable two-place ship with side-by-side seating and dual controls. The folding wings make road towing and home storage possible. (Molt Taylor emphasizes with all his aircraft designs that performance and specification figures are greatly dependent on such variables as engine size, fuel capacity, etc.)

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