Learn all about this spectacular experimental Wittman Tailwind W10, built by the legendary Jim Clement! The Wittman Tailwind created early momentum for the nascent Experimental Aircraft builder community in the 1950s, starting the basis for what has become the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). This example demonstrates incredible craftsmanship, and the new owner walks us through the many aspects that make this plane highly desirable, even 70 years after the first plans became available.
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If you want to learn more about the Wittman Tailwind, Steve Wittman and Jim Clement, here are some links to great articles and reviews -
Great Wittman Tailwind Review by Budd Davisson:
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Good biography of Steve Wittman, the creator of the Tailwind:
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EAA Experimenter article on Jim Clement, who built the Wittman Tailwind W10 featured in this video:
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Describes all 10 (at that time) of Jim's W10 builds (he now has built 13)
Great story of the 2023 EAA Oshkosh Wittman Tailwind 50 yr. Anniversary:
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Kitplanes Wittman Tailwind W10 review:
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Jim Clement EAA Experimenter Article
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EAA Chapter Honor
EAA Chapter to honor aviation legend Steve Wittman — [ Ссылка ]
Steve Wittman historical picture used in video (and article):
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Wittman W8 Picture used in this video:
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Used via Creative Commons License - see link.
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Wittman Tailwind - Wikipedia (Full Article)
Filmed with a Canon R10, combined with GoPro 7 and DJI Mini2 Drone footage for BRoll.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Discovery of this plane
1:11 Owner Introduction, Tailwind Background
2:17 Tailwind General Characteristics
3:32 Tailwind Design Elements
3:58 Jim Clement Tailwind Modifications
7:08 Buying this Plane
8:00 Paul's First 20 Hours
9:40 Performance
10:15 200MPH Low Approach
10:42 Tailwind Compared to Cessna 182
11:06 Landing the Tailwind
12:03 Ground Handling Characteristics
12:44 Nosewheel or Tailwheel?
13:13 Closing Thoughts
