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  • Category: Planes
  • Founded: Aug 24, 2001
  • Language: English
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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.

Picture is Dave Conrad's beautiful W-10 over Wisconsin in Feb 2012 finishing the test period for his Tailwind. Plan to see him at Baraboo this year!

The W-10 Tailwind is simple, light, and FAST! Red Hamilton's Race 37 has set the bar at 235 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 Second Sunday in
October, the 14th --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 welco

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Re: Extortion
The only time I have attended Columbia was the Continental Luscombe Assoc fly in, I think in 2002. Huge turn out, very friendly group. Everthing else I know
Posted - Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:36 am
James Stanton
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Re: Baraboo
July 26-27 To: TailwindForum@yahoogroups.com From: iflykrs@... Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:45:23 -0400 Subject: [TailwindForum] Baraboo What are dates and
Posted - Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:30 am
James Stanton
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Re: Metal wings
You may find that your wood wings are in better shape than the steel tubing, depending on how the airplane was built and how it has been cared for (or not
Posted - Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:22 am
James Stanton
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Re: Extortion
I'm surprised the FAA didn't withhold the airshow waiver for Golden West. The Continental Luscombe Association fly in was scheduled for Columbia on May 17-19.
Posted - Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:18 am
James Stanton
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Baraboo
What are dates and specifics about the Baraboo fly in. Maybe I can make it if I get the DAR here Bill Clapp
Posted - Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:45 am
Bill Clapp
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