Wittman W8 Tailwind
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Summary
A good, practical, almost faultless little aeroplane with modern instruments, lithium battery, and top quality engine accessories including P mag.
Tuition available if required.
Description
Wittman Tailwind W8. 1963. Recently emerged from a 12 year complete rebuild. Everything rebuilt or renewed.
This diminutive little aeroplane is a delight to fly and will almost achieve Vne (156kts) in level flight.
Continental O-200 engine.
It has a comprehensive modern instrument fit.
Payload 560lb
Fuel capacity 95ltrs
Fuel flow @135kts 24ltrs/hour and @ 100kts 15ltrs/hour
Average rate of climb to 5000’ @ 100kts 800ft/min
Clean stall 52kts
Full flap stall 41kts
Cockpit modified for taller occupants (I am 6’1” and 200lb and comfortable in it).
It is operated from a 500metre grass strip but for heavy weight take offs with nil wind that is too short (with it’s current coarse pitch Evra prop). Landing performance is excellent.