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| Subject: | Specs for Tailwinds |
There has been a discussion on the Tailwind forum of updating the specifications
for the Tailwind listed on the EAA site. The EAA currently shows the specifications
for the W-8, for which plans are no longer available and very few, if
any are being built. The current available plans are for the W-10, and most
tailwinds being built are W-10s. Following are a revised set of specifications
for the EAA site for comment. The plan it to consider all comments and make
any necessary changes then have the EAA modify its listed specification for the
Tailwind.
Dave Magaw
Wittman Tailwind Specifications
Construction: Wood, Tube, Fabric, with fiberglass cowling, wheel pants, etc.
Power: 100 thru 180 HP (Lycoming O-320 recommended)
Span: 24'
Length: 19'6"
Height: 6'
Wing Area: 90 sq ft
Wing Loading: 16.1lbs. per sq ft
Seats: 2
Gross Weight: 1,450 lbs
Empty Weight: 850-950 lbs
Gear: Conventional or Trike gear
Fuel Capacity: 30 U.S. gallons
Baggage Weight: 60 lbs in good size baggage space behind seats
Maximum M.P.H.: 200-210
Cruise M.P.H: 175-180
Climb F.P.M.: 1000-2000
Stall M.P.H.: 55-60
Take Off Ft: 800
Range: 600 miles
Measure System: FT
Hardware Standard: U.S.
Info Pack: $1.95 from Aircraft Spruce
Plans Price: $180.00 from Aircraft Spruce
Ceiling: 16,000 FT or more
Landing Ft.: 1000
Materials Kits: Component parts available from various suppliers-Spruce kit,
Spar kit, Wing kits, Tube kits, engine/gear mounts, landing gear, hinge kits,
aileron/flap kits, cowlings, wheel pants, fuel tanks, panel, spinners, etc.
Jim Clement modifications recommended.
Resources:
Tailwind forum: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TailwindForum/
Matronics Tailwind list: http://www.matronics.com/tailwind-list/
Aircraft Spruce: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/kitspages/wittail.php
CAF=C9 report: http://members.eaa.org/home/flight_reports/wittman_tailwind.html
Unofficial Tailwind Site: http://www.chlassociates.com/Aviation/tailwind.htm
Jerrry Hey's Tailwind pages (Tailwind Times): http://j-winddesigns.com/
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