Famed Tailwind builder Jim Clement is a twenty minute flight from me and having visited him and watching him build tailwinds I learned a whole new appreciation for the aircraft. I think he is on …

The Tailwind was designed for speed!" I just think it is one of the best looking high wing monoplanes you can build, but would prefer to fly something a little slower and in the LSA range.

It was announced on the Tailwind forum that prolific Tailwind builder Jim Clement died from a stroke. My recollection is that he built around 11 Tailwinds...

Apr 27, 2011 · Hi everyone, I am building a Wittman Tailwind W8. I have bought the plans for the metal wing from Calbie Woods. The airframe is complete but there is some things I am …

Mar 1, 2016 · Technical Discussion Areas Tube & Fabric W8 Tailwind tail Rockiedog2 Mar 1, 2016

T Taylor Member Joined Dec 23, 2020 Messages 9 Dec 23, 2020 #46 Bill-Higdon and Tailwind_Fan

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Dec 20, 2024 · Local company that does composites. Old friend of Dallas S. and I. Brian Alley also makes the cowl and wheel pants for the Tailwind. We were at his place when he was …

Jan 25, 2008 · "Almost complete" means no engine mount included. This engine setup was just removed from a Wittman Tailwind. The reduction unit is a 1.7:1 ratio. Engine was completely …

Aug 21, 2016 · Waiting for some Tailwind plans, for geometry and for weigh-stimate. But by now, tail section looks like square pyramid, 1x1m base, 3m height, ending in 0 x 0.4 plate.