FOR SALE ... Wittman Tailwind (W-8) N6PJ Details Total time Aircraft since new in 1978, 1458 hours Weighs 800lbs. with oil Total time on 0-200 engine, 2480...
I HAVE ENJOYED EVERY SECOND OF FLYING THIS PIECE OF TAILWIND HISTORY. MUST SELL TO LIQUIDATE MY ESTATE (IF THAT'S WHAT YOU WANT TO CALL IT). N830Z IS LISTED ON...
Hi: I think we need a wider plane. I am 190 lb with a 36 in. belt and my wife is alittle larger (i'm ascared ask). Is there any problem with making stations...
Gary: I once owned a Tailwind N2544 with a body 2" wider. It was great, but I didn't appreciate it until I bought a standard width. Now I am using my only...
Here is my latest engine mount. The gear mount is standard Tailwind 7/8" x .049" 4130. However, the tubes connecting the dynofocal ring have been reduced...
I've got a picture of mine on skis. I've never seen it though. JimV. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center -...
Whoops, yes I've seen the picture, just not the airplane in real life with the skis on. JimV. ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
Hi Rick: Your work on the wing looks really great! Are you going to add the aluminum leading edge to the wing tip, as you did to 393RC, or is the wing tip...
Dallas: The tip will get an aluminum leading edge. As it doesn't take very long to make, I decided to wait so it doesn't get dented up. The fuselage sides are...
JERRY, THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I CAN'T STAND IT BUT GOT TO LET IT GO. I FLY IT ALMOST DAILY. BILL SEE DID A GREAT JOB BUILDING A GREAT MACHINE. 30Z WILL MAKE...
Jerry, I asked this same question a year or so ago. The responses were the it has been done at least once and possibly twice, in Canada. I couldn't quite tell...
Rick: Wing looks terrific. You are a pretty fast builder also. Are you going to fiberglass the plywood and fabric cover the tips? How do the O&O wings ...
Dave: The wing will be covered in Stitts fabric, main portion of wing in 1.7 oz and tip in 2.7 oz. Best I can figure, each wing is one sq ft greater in area...
That results in a somewhat higher wing loading at gross. It will probably be a little hotter on the landings and perhaps longer takeoff runs needed? Dave ... ...
Dave: Maybe a little warmer on ldg, with CS prop and every bit of 210 hp available for takeoff, I'm thinkin' I'll be busy, even at gross. Rick N241SW...
Hey Rick! The wing looks great! Keep up the good work! Steve...
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Rick, I thought that it was a O 470, that would be at least 225, remembering Steve, probably more like 260, don't you think? Have you got any engine core...
Red: You are correct, the O470J that was in the original O&O is rated at 225 hp at 2550 rpm. This engine weighs 378 lbs and its CG is 12.8" forward of the...
Rick, That makes a lot of sense, I just did not know what was going on. If you need balancing or rod work or??? maybe I can help. I don't have the experience...
I spent a little time today with a Miller Welding Rep discussing Tig welding 4130 thin wall tubing. I told him that I had had favorable results using 309...
Red: I don't really know what the rebuild will consist of 'til we get inside the engine, but balancing is certainly a good idea. Matter of fact, the A&P that...
