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 …

Hello all: I have seen several posts about homebuilt four seaters. I became most interested in Callbie Wood's CF-4 Four Runner, but the contact...

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 …

Oct 18, 2011 · The Plans Have Been Sold. Thank You! (This is my first post on this forum! Hopefully, I get it right.) I have for sale, one set of Tailwind W-8 plans and three sets of …

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 10, 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

The Cougar was, I believe, pretty much a Tailwind knock-off that didn't perform as well as the Tailwind. If I were going to build something like that, it would be the Tailwind or Buttercup.