Any W8/W10 Tailwind drivers in town?
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I've never flown one myself, but one came into an airfield I was instructing at. I'd never seen one before and had no idea what it was. It looked fairly sporty on t/o compared the spamcans that frequented the place. So I'd guess it wasn't too bad in that respect.
I think it had an O-320 in it and it looked light, so a 2 seater with 160hp up front and light construction should get up and go pretty well, but without flying it, I have no idea what it's landing performance is like. For all I know it might approach at 100kts and need the M1 to stop.
I think it had an O-320 in it and it looked light, so a 2 seater with 160hp up front and light construction should get up and go pretty well, but without flying it, I have no idea what it's landing performance is like. For all I know it might approach at 100kts and need the M1 to stop.
Ty for that.
They are almost a vintage version of an RV. 0320's would be cruising at silly knots! Steve Wittman was an utter genius making the whole aeroplane produce lift (fuselage included); just have to be aware of the higher wing loading in the circuit when making slower turns.
Have my eye on one with a smaller engine; basically I am trying to see owners's opinions on how runway hungry they are for T/O.
They are almost a vintage version of an RV. 0320's would be cruising at silly knots! Steve Wittman was an utter genius making the whole aeroplane produce lift (fuselage included); just have to be aware of the higher wing loading in the circuit when making slower turns.
Have my eye on one with a smaller engine; basically I am trying to see owners's opinions on how runway hungry they are for T/O.
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