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.

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...

Very complete project for sale, flown 30hours with corvair conversion, being converted to lycoming, very well built. New Brian Alley cowl, O-320-E2D engine...

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 to an aviation …

Apr 4, 2016 · I have to take care of more immediate priorities and must part with my Corvair engine. I had planned to install it in either a Flybaby or a Tailwind. It is complete - with log book, carb and a …

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) …

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Feb 12, 2014 · I can follow that the gear hanging out adds drag. There seems to be some debate how much drag though. Here are the tidbits I have picked up and I am trying to reconcile: Vans Aircraft: …

Any thoughts? I have been considering the possibility of using, the Greatplains light weight starter on a 6 o'clock HAPI accessory case. My idea is to...

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 couldn't work the rudder pedals …