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Wittman Tailwind

A complete build log – the things that went well, the mistakes that were made, and all the lessons learned along the way.

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Build Log

Milestones

Fuselage and Tail

  • Become proficient at welding
  • Design and build fuselage weld jig
  • Weld Fuselage Side Walls
  • Fuselage Bulkheads
  • Horizontal Stabilizer
  • Vertical Stabilizer
  • Elevator and Rudder
  • Doors
  • Fabric Covering

Wing

  • Wing Rib Jig Fabrication
  • Wing Ribs
  • Spars
  • Rib/Spar bonding
  • Instrumentation and Electrical Routing
  • Plywood Covering
  • Ailerons
  • Flaps
  • Glassing
  • Mate to Fuselage
  • Struts

Control System
Avionics
Firewall Fwd

  • Landing Gear
  • Elevator Control System
  • Rudder Control System
  • Ailerons Control System
  • Flaps Control System
  • Engine Mount Fabrication
  • Engine Installation
  • Engine Cowling
  • Avionics and Control Panel

Testing

  • Structural Testing - TBD
  • Engine Start
  • Low Speed Taxi Testing
  • High Speed Taxi Testing
  • First Flight
  • Phase 1 Flight Testing
  • Phase 2 Flight Testing