Skip to content

Wittman Tailwind

Flying Around in a W8

  • Home
  • Flights
  • Maintenance
  • Stuff
  • Contact Me

She Flies!

She Flies!

Today was the day. Tail number applied. Log books signed. Fluids and systems checked. Run-up passed. Three touch and goes without incident. This was the first time NX11018 has flown since July 2, 2016,... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Dec 10, 2017Thursday, Feb 17, 2022Categories Stuff1 Comment on She Flies!

Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Unless I’ve forgotten something, tail number decals should be all that remain in order to go flying (aside from log book entries). I have no intention of flying internationally nor in excess of... read more

Author DorianPosted on Monday, Dec 4, 2017Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on Using NX and Tail Number Sizes

Installing the Cowl and Spinner

Installing the Cowl and Spinner

This part has been a long time coming. I started this rebuild project on January 21, over ten months ago. Ten looong months and I don’t know how many hours. To see what my Tailwind looks like... read more

Author DorianPosted on Sunday, Dec 3, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on Installing the Cowl and Spinner

Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

A new propeller has been on my list of upgrades for a long time and after a lot of research and a fair bit of input from the Tailwind Group, I decided to go with a Whirlwind ground adjustable. They... read more

Author DorianPosted on Friday, Nov 24, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffTags propeller, whirlwindLeave a comment on Whirlwind GA-200CN Ground Adjustable Propeller

LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

N11018 was never outfitted with strobe lights, only navigation lights. The FAA does publish strobe light specifications in 14 CFR ยง 25.1401 – Anticollision Light Systems which... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Oct 7, 2017Sunday, Feb 13, 2022Categories StuffLeave a comment on LED Strobe Anticollision Lights

Lift Strut Fairings

Lift Strut Fairings

When I bought N11018 in August 2011, it also included a box of miscellaneous stuff and in that box were some fiberglass fairings that “clean up” the area where the lift strut attaches to... read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Sep 30, 2017Sunday, Mar 1, 2020Categories StuffLeave a comment on Lift Strut Fairings

Installing the Rudder

Installing the Rudder

It’s self-explanatory, but here are some pix that may assist you in your Tailwind build.

read more

Author DorianPosted on Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017Sunday, Mar 1, 2020Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on Installing the Rudder

It’s Starting to Look Like an Airplane!

It’s Starting to Look Like an Airplane!

I spent the past month installing the wings and rigging the flaps and ailerons, installing some RV gear leg stiffeners, and installing ultralight wheel pants.

read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Sep 23, 2017Sunday, Mar 1, 2020Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on It’s Starting to Look Like an Airplane!

Finishing the Air Intake / Lower Cowl Section

Finishing the Air Intake / Lower Cowl Section

Look carefully and you can see how the two bottom panels fit into the sides.

read more

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Aug 26, 2017Saturday, Feb 29, 2020Categories Maintenance2 Comments on Finishing the Air Intake / Lower Cowl Section

Posts navigation

Page 1 Page 2 … Page 10 Next page
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • January 2015
  • September 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • July 2012
  • May 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • Home
  • Flights
  • Maintenance
  • Stuff
  • Contact Me
Wittman Tailwind