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Month: March 2017

Reinforcing the Wing Tips

Reinforcing the Wing Tips

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

Author DorianPosted on Saturday, Mar 18, 2017Saturday, Apr 7, 2018Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on Reinforcing the Wing Tips

Prepping the Wings

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

Author DorianPosted on Friday, Mar 10, 2017Thursday, Apr 5, 2018Categories MaintenanceLeave a comment on Prepping the Wings

Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates

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

Author DorianPosted on Thursday, Mar 9, 2017Friday, Apr 6, 2018Categories Stuff1 Comment on Horizontal Stabilizer Position Plates

Relocating the Rear Spar Carry Thru

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

Author DorianPosted on Wednesday, Mar 8, 2017Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018Categories MaintenanceTags carry-thru, spar1 Comment on Relocating the Rear Spar Carry Thru
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