Yes, the post looked authentic but what happens is the virus selects some text from the infected computer and then sends out the virus with computerized file...
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Skyguy2265@...
Jan 2, 2002 5:58 pm
Jerry, Did you happen to see the ad on www.barnstormers.com from the gent trying to sell his 13B that's been supposedly flown on a Tailwind? I don't have...
Everybody, the next issue of the Tailwind Times is forming up very nicely. This issue features a report on Jim Clements' 0-360 powered TD, a whole bunch of...
Here's an amazilg e-mail I got from a friend tonight. Lou Click on this: Untitled Document It shows the flight patterns of the aircraft on 9/11 TO ALL:...
It looks like the forum has not locked up. I had swithced to a new email account and was wondering if something was wrong with my account. We must be...
Started the New Year out with a great flight to the Winchester TN EAA chap 699 breakfast. A good friend of mine (and a fine mechanic) and I flew down to see...
LOOKING FOR ANY PROP INFORMATION. I AM USING A HAROLD REHM 65 - 64 AT THIS TIME. FRESH 0-290. CLIMB RATE IS GREAT, 1500' MIN AT 95 MPH. LOOKING FOR BETTER...
Will need more information exp2ex. What is your maximum RPM flat out? Maximum Static? For now I will guess you are able to redline or better with that prop....
... 2800, anything less you aren't getting full rated HP. With the TW, you loose to much TO performance with a so called cruise prop. Use a prop that will turn...
THANKS FOR THE REPLIES. I WILL CHECK OUT THE PERFORMANCE IN THE MORNING WX PERMITTING. STATIC RPM, FULL THROTTLE AT 2500 MSL AND T/O RPM. ? HOW LONG SHOULD I...
Hey Chip, In my last post I didn't proof read. Where I said 68X66 I meant 68X64 would be a likely pitch length combo for a O-290 engine on a Tailwind airframe....
Steve Wittman said to take off with wide open throttle and climb to 8500 feet. With wide open throttle at this altitude, you get 75 percent power. Leave it...
JIM, THANKS. ****RAIN TODAY**** STERBA SUGGEST 66X68 WIDER RACE PROFILE PROP. THE RV-3 IN MY HANGER HAS A STERBA PROP. LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE BUILT USING 5 PLY. I...
I am still trying to get used to sending messages to the 2 different addresses. So, this may be a repeat to some of you. I am just about ready to cover my...
Steve, I skinned my wings last year this time. I used the west system with the faster drying hardener. My garage (in Ohio) temperature stayed between 48-54...
Steve, most of the guys are on both lists, so just pick your favorite. It is easier to send pics on the Tailwind forum however, so send a picture once in a...
--Fly at least 5 miles, I don't think you will have to worry about to many rpm with the Rehm prop, the ones I have seen are pretty bulky. about 1/2 cord to...
One of my TWs was a O290, it had a Sterba prop and worked great. It was a 68" lenght and a 64 I think, maybe a 66 pitch. It would top out close to 190. Don't...
Well Chip, I first bought a 1/16 th ply prop from Don Woods. It lasted 20 hours. I then said the hell with it and bought a Culver, twice as much but after 200...
OK, JUST TOOK SOME SPEED READINGS. 3000' 2700RPM, 160 MPH. THIS WAS FOR 1MIN AND FULL THROTTLE. CHIP ... __________________________________________________ Do...
Jim Clement, or anyone, how do you make the windshield edge metal strips? I have some .025 aluminum bent to ninety degree angle but I don't have access to a...
--RJ, I use .050 alum left over from the fuel tank. It is soft enough to put the curve in without buckling. Put a 1/2 X 1/2 piece of wood in the angle and bend...
