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- Founded: Aug 24, 2001
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For discussion and exchange of information related to the Wittman Tailwind, Nesmith Cougar, and similar aircraft, like the Buttercup, Big X, Daphne, Fourrunner and O&O--focus is on building and flying designs by Steve Wittman and related designs and modifications by others. Pictures can also be posted if moderate size.
The picture shows Chris Mchguh's beautiful W-10--from Brantford Canada... Father and son project, O-200 powerplant.
The W-10 Tailwind is simple, light, and FAST! Red Hamilton's Race 37 has set the bar at 230 MPH cruising speed (though admittedly he was in a race at the time)!
For builders and other interested folks, all of the old newsletters can be found in the "Files" section. Also there is a lot of other helpful construction information in the Files Section and many pictures of construction and flying in the Photos Section. Also note that "Clement modifications" are recommended for the W-10 tailwinds, and he also has the plans for the trike gear. Jim Stanton has a list of drawing corrections and other information. The Swiss group has put together a Compendium of builder's hints and comments, which is almost a builder's bible for construction. All information can be found in the "Files" section.
The annual Baraboo Tailwind Fly-in for 2012 will be held July 19-22--the gathering will be the weekend before Oshkosh, as usual. Fly over together from Baraboo to Oshkosh the Sunday before the official first day of Oshkosh--though the event is getting into full swing by then. All types of aircraft, drive-ins and walk-ins are welcome--just bring your interest in Steve Wittman's designs. More information will be in posts as we get closer to the event.
The West Coast Fly-in for 2012 will be held on the first Sunday in October at the Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45). Hosted by EAA Chapter 71. Come on down for lunch and great discussions of Wittman designs--All aircraft and drive-ins/walk-ins welcome.
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Re: O&O / W-10
True, but if the outside surface is sealed, how will the moisture get in there? Also, not all epoxies are brittle. Depends on the chemistry of the resin and
Posted - Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:04 pm
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David & Elaine Lamphere
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Re: O&O / W-10
Wood - God's composite. Wonderful stuff! Sent from my iPhone
Posted - Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:09 pm
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Keith Nurcombe
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Re: O&O / W-10
A couple of detail points about epoxy treatments: The phrase "epoxy saturation" is extremely misleading. Epoxy doesn't "saturate" into wood more than a few
Posted - Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:07 pm
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Richard
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Re: O&O / W-10
Randall, I also would go with the square tubing for the door opening on the fuselage for the same reasons mentioned by Dave. I did my door frames in square
Posted - Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:11 pm
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alex frizzell
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Posted - Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:07 pm
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--DjD
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