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After nearly 75 years, the basic Tailwind design remains sound. [Credit: LeRoy Cook]

The Wittman Tailwind

LeRoy Cook - July 22, 2026 0

In Case You Missed It

HOG Prime Mover

Jim Weir - August 18, 2021 0

Time to stop messing around. Time to fish or cut bait. Time to…oh, you...

Wind Tunnel

Barnaby Wainfan - November 17, 2017 0

Design process, part 2-how high should you fly?

Coming of Age at Reno

Ariana Rayment - November 3, 2023 0

As I start this month’s column, it hasn’t fully sunk in that I won’t...

Build, Test, Refine and Fix—Part 4: Stall Characteristics

Barnaby Wainfan - April 26, 2025 0

Stall behavior plays a critical role in flight testing. Learn how design tweaks like stall strips and slots improve safety during early flights.