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 …

Oct 8, 2008 · For some reason i have been drawn to the W10 Tailwind, but i have a question. The original wing construction is built up wing with ply wood skins. I'm thinking of substituting the …

Apr 3, 2025 · I have a line on a Cougar/Tailwind project, at a low enough price that it puts "The Shining" Jack Nicholson 'Heeeere's Johnny!' look on my face. Yes I already did a brief Google …

Aug 31, 2010 · The Tailwind was designed for speed!" I just think it is one of the best looking high wing monoplanes you can build, but would prefer to fly something a little slower and in the LSA …

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 …

Apr 26, 2013 · That’s a handsome little airplane. If the distance between spars differed between the Tailwind and Cougar, how were the attachments adapted on your Frankenstein?

Apr 21, 2005 · I bought the plans, Clement mods, and Stanton assembly manual after I sold my Tailwind project thinking that I would start another one. It's just not in the cards for me right …

Jan 13, 2016 · For sale are a set of plans for a Wood CF-4. Asking $400. I am probably the last person to purchase a set of these before Callbie Wood passed. Metal Tailwind Wing plans are …

Apr 30, 2024 · It was announced on the Tailwind forum that prolific Tailwind builder Jim Clement died from a stroke. My recollection is that he built around 11 Tailwinds. I'm not sure if that …

Dec 21, 2021 · I have 3 sheets of 1/16 plywood and 6 sheets of 3/32 4 Ft x 8 FT . These came with a Tailwind project i purchased some time ago. I am now 86 and have donated the project …