Apr 30, 2024 · 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. I'm not sure if that …

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.

The Tailwind is always the best bang for the buck in a performance homebuilt. (Jim Rust's O-320 Tailwind, just about the best of the breed, embarrasses RV-4's, 6's and 7's on a daily basis) …

Feb 26, 2012 · I have a mixture of Wittman W-8 and W-10 Tailwind plans along with Jim Stanton's builder's manual. These are earlier plans, not the one's currently sold by Aircraft Spruce. $175 …

Nov 17, 2014 · Anyone have fuselage dimensions or drawings they could share? A friend is thinking about building, but is too big for a W8.

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 …

Dec 21, 2021 · I have 3 sheets of 1/16 plywood and 6 sheets of 3/32 4 Ft x 8 FT . These came with a Tailwind project i purchased some time ago. I am now 86 and have donated the project …

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

A Wittman Tailwind, maybe? Or even a sleek, light Buttercup. That is what I am building. But I love the Sonerai, and wish it was a good fit for me. Jeff