Jul 30, 2014 · I think the differences are spar spacing for the tailwind is 25”, 24” for Cougar, gear, Wittman’s patent was in full swing, trim on a Cougar is Cub style, sloppy ones known to flutter at high …

May 5, 2011 · Hello to all, New member. I have built and fly a W-10 Tailwind. Olds V8 powered, inverted and direct drive. It has a Rajay turbo. It will easily fly at 170 at 3100 I have almost 300 hrs on it so …

Very complete project for sale, flown 30hours with corvair conversion, being converted to lycoming, very well built. New Brian Alley cowl, O-320-E2D engine...

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Nov 17, 2014 · Anyone have fuselage dimensions or drawings they could share? A friend is thinking about building, but is too big for a W8.

Jul 30, 2014 · I am soon to be the new owner of a Nesmith Cougar/Tailwind mash-up in need of a powerplant. Since I don't know the original history, keeping the airplane light is a safety issue as well …

A Wittman Tailwind, maybe? Or even a sleek, light Buttercup. That is what I am building. But I love the Sonerai, and wish it was a good fit for me. Jeff

Alway wanted a Tailwind. Was going to buy one many years ago. At the time I was 6' x 220 lbs and size 13 shoes. I started to fly it and got to the runway and taxied back. I couldn't work the rudder pedals …

May 5, 2011 · The engine is an aluminum Olds 215 V8.. stroked to 265ci. A Buick 300ci crank will fit with only minor mod. I did a normal rebuild with all new technology stuff. IE. hyperutectic pistons. It is …