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Lionheart
June 16th, 2009, 10:58
Hey guys (and gals)

Tired of only seeing planes come out for FSX 'only' ? Me too... I thought you would like to see some screenshots of the new Tailwind. Testing it now. PURE FS2004..... :d (yes, it will come with an FSX version as well, pure FSX).

Screenshots by the great prop meister himself, Robert 'BannanaBob' Rivera

Note; These are 2 different planes. One (orange W10) is faster, 3 bladed prop, different rudder and side windows, door, panel. The second, (blue and white) is the W8, older design, straight windows, full plexi roof, swept back rudder like a Maul, very small and basic panel, slower speeds. The W8 comes with fairings and non fairings landing gear.

The W10 maxes out at 200 MPH and cruises at 180 MPH. (Thats MPH, not Knots).



Bill
Flyboy208
June 16th, 2009, 11:46
Looks like a real work of art Bill, wish I had some disposable income to spare.

Mike :wavey:
Matt Wynn
June 16th, 2009, 11:53
WOW! be a great strip runner, looks great LH!
Chacha
June 16th, 2009, 12:34
Awesome, Lionheart!

When will the official Launch of the NEW Wittman Tailwind?? Hmm?

Congratulations :applause: :applause:

Eli :running:
Txmmy83
June 16th, 2009, 12:47
definate purchase for me


BR
Tom
Epsillon
June 16th, 2009, 12:48
Very impressive! :applause::applause::applause:
I love the atmosphere of the VC and the exterior model is gorgeous.
You can count me for one...

Regards,

Stephan
Matt Wynn
June 16th, 2009, 13:12
oooh oooh oooh.......... will there be a paintkit for it once its released? :icon_lol:
Trans_23
June 16th, 2009, 13:40
Good job again Bill!! You do very nice work. :ernae:
TomSteber
June 16th, 2009, 13:43
Great job Bill! Thank you for an FS9 version!
Can't wait. Only thing might be budget.
Will have to budget it in. That's the only answer!
:applause::applause::applause::applause:
Dangerousdave26
June 16th, 2009, 13:50
Just when I had everything Bill had to offer :pop4:

He goes and makes a new toy just for me.

Thanks Bill

(well not really just for me but he knows I will buy it.) :icon_lol:
SlamBam
June 16th, 2009, 14:25
I was wondering what this was this weekend....also....what clouds are being used in Bob's sim? They look awesome in his screenshot in the cockpit.
Lionheart
June 16th, 2009, 14:49
I was wondering what this was this weekend....also....what clouds are being used in Bob's sim? They look awesome in his screenshot in the cockpit.

Thats an early Tailwind, the W8 with the very first rudder. My package comes with 2 later rudder versions that came after that one.

Note he doesnt have the rear quarter windows either. Many builders changed their plane designs here and there to their own tastes. A good way to tell which version the builder made the plane of (W10 or W8) is the rear door edge. If its straight, top to bottom, its a W8 (early model) and if it has some angles going on in it (two edges), then its the W10.

Many rudders on these...

Very small wings as well. The fuselage acted as a wing, with lift generated accross its top, it increased the wing area, compensating the narrow wingspan, which helped to decrease drag and increase speed.

It was said that Steve Wittman was able to break the rules of square edges not being aerodynamic.



Bill
edmoore235
June 16th, 2009, 15:35
Just another great work of art, Bill. Looking forward to its release !!Thanks for the peek.

Ed
Motormouse
June 16th, 2009, 15:48
Thats' nice Bill!

ttfn

Pete
Felixthreeone
June 16th, 2009, 15:57
Beautiful!!! My credit card is standing by......
pointy31
June 16th, 2009, 16:43
Yep, more "garden tools" to buy...:engel016:
PeteHam
June 16th, 2009, 17:03
Oh yeah :jump: :jump:

I first saw the post for the FSX release and thought :pop4: not another " .... I wish we had that for FS2004 .... "

But we die hards are going to have our own pocket rocket to play with.

:applause: :applause:

Thank you.

Pete.
Tom Clayton
June 16th, 2009, 17:44
Looking forward to dropping into some short fields with this one!:jump:
jordonj
June 16th, 2009, 18:07
Oh yeah! :bump:

Could a Dyke Delta be far behind?
Lionheart
June 16th, 2009, 19:58
Oh yeah! :bump:

Could a Dyke Delta be far behind?

OH man... I wish. I would love to build that one. Badly.

Presently, its;
* Convert Trinidad to FSX
* Create Epic Victory
* Create Fanliner
* Create '------'

So it could be a while... Long while. Unfortunately it takes a long time to make these birds. I wish I could do them in a month or so.. Like Tim does.. man.. Would be nice to see the list get smaller instead of larger. :d



Bill
LouP
June 16th, 2009, 19:59
nice 1 bill
Milton Shupe
June 16th, 2009, 20:08
Excellent work Bill ... the cockpit work is strikingly realistic. Love it! :medals:
katonic
June 16th, 2009, 20:15
Beautiful!! Outstanding rendition of an outstanding airplane! Will look great in the hanger next to the AlphaSim Long Eze! Two pioneering homebuilts! :jump:
TomSteber
June 17th, 2009, 03:17
Oh yeah! :bump:

Could a Dyke Delta be far behind?

Oh Please, please, pretty please!
Matt Wynn
June 17th, 2009, 05:17
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/2734915267_7a961669eb.jpg

now that would be nice, the Dyke Delta JD-2
sctybdy
June 17th, 2009, 17:12
Bill,
Absolutely First Class!!!
I sure hope my wife doesnt notice this one in my FS:)
Any Idea when it will be ready for release?
Thanks again in Advance.
FlyTexas
June 17th, 2009, 19:19
Beautiful work, Bill. :applause: Years ago I met Steve Whittman (may he rest in peace) through a common friend. I'll think of Mr. Whittman each time I fly your aircraft. :icon29:

Brian