There are several varieties of Tailwind wings. My W8 has the flat-bottomed, short type. “Flat-bottomed” in the sense that the bottom surface is literally flat – not rounded. And “short”... read more
Month: March 2017
Prepping the Wings
After uncovering and inspecting the wings, they were found to be in great shape. There’s a little bit of water staining at the roots. If you look closely at some of the pictures you may see it.... read more
Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates
There is clear evidence of some experimenting done on this experimental aircraft over the years, specifically in the horizontal stabilizer area. The plates that secure/locate the leading edges of the... read more
Relocating the Rear Spar Carry Thru
There’s a popular deviation from the standard Wittman Tailwind plans that involves building it with the rear spar carry-thru moved aft about three inches. This is great for people that are tall... read more