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 now. NOTE- the rib drawings were sold with my previous project, so the plans need those. I was gonna build metal wings...

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 got, money comes and goes. 2) Is this airframe suitable for VW power? Apparently because you can put "big" Lycoming and...

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 included his version of the Buttercup and a larger version of the Tailwind. He came up with some changes to …

Jul 30, 2014 · 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) Continental C-85 with electric start, 3 blade propeller. I DO NOT have any airframe/engine times, compressions, or other detailed info.

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 spring and tailwheel, seats completed and in, interior started, control surfaces completed and mounted, rudder cables ran...

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 pistons. It is mounted inverted, no big deal here, some new oil drain holes. There is a simple...

Jan 25, 2013 · Use the trailing edge as a rear spar and attach hinges for simple ailerons (flaperons would be cool too) like on the Tailwind to it. Cover the whole thing with fabric ala the "Maule" attachment technique to eliminate the difficult rib …

Mar 12, 2003 · A friend and I are looking into building a Wittman W-10. I am a promising student pilot, and my friend/ co-builder is a FEDEX seat warmer/ airshow pilot/ and instructor. We are looking into building a wittman w10 tailwind. I have the avionics, some seats from a 150, and some other parts. I was...

Oct 8, 2008 · For some reason i have been drawn to the W10 Tailwind, but i have a question. The original wing construction is built up wing with ply wood skins. I'm thinking of substituting the built up ribs with foam and having a fiberglass skin, using the …

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 range.