May 5, 2011 · The engine is an aluminum Olds 215 V8.. stroked to 265ci. A Buick 300ci crank will fit with only minor mod. I did a normal rebuild with all new technology stuff. IE. hyperutectic …

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 …

Aug 31, 2010 · 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 …

Jul 30, 2014 · I think the differences are spar spacing for the tailwind is 25”, 24” for Cougar, gear, Wittman’s patent was in full swing, trim on a Cougar is Cub style, sloppy ones known to flutter …

Mar 30, 2007 · 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 …

Apr 26, 2013 · That’s a handsome little airplane. If the distance between spars differed between the Tailwind and Cougar, how were the attachments adapted on your Frankenstein?

Jan 13, 2016 · For sale are a set of plans for a Wood CF-4. Asking $400. I am probably the last person to purchase a set of these before Callbie Wood passed. Metal Tailwind Wing plans are …

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 …

Jun 2, 2015 · Wittman W10 project for sale. This project is very far along, there are many items completed: fuselage and wings built and covered, painted, on main gear, already have tail …

May 5, 2011 · Hello to all, New member. I have built and fly a W-10 Tailwind. Olds V8 powered, inverted and direct drive. It has a Rajay turbo. It will easily fly at 170 at 3100 I have almost 300 …