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 …

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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.

Jan 5, 2008 · Noob here again, I'd like to discuss the Steve Whitman W-10 Tailwind. 1) Tube+rag = lots of time vs. lots of money when compared to AL structures, correct? Time I got, money …

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 …

Apr 19, 2022 · Hi I'm interested in finding out whatever I can about the W-8. I have read a dozen or so articles online. This one here has a C-85, squared off tips, and is quite light, 630 lbs …

Mar 27, 2022 · Alway wanted a Tailwind. Was going to buy one many years ago. At the time I was 6' x 220 lbs and size 13 shoes. I started to fly it and got to the runway and taxied back. I …

Apr 21, 2005 · I bought the plans, Clement mods, and Stanton assembly manual after I sold my Tailwind project thinking that I would start another one. It's just not in the cards for me right …

Apr 21, 2007 · Drifter, Cessna, Tailwind, etc. have all been hinged / pivoted at the bottom. Vans seems to have all theirs hanging down from the top as do others. From those who have flown …