LaPorte's Aeroplane Factory

Welcome to my Wittman Tailwind Project!

This aircraft is now hangared at the Manassas, VA regional airport.  If you are at the airport, and you see the hangar door open, stop in and introduce yourself!

 

  

  

 

 News  

  

Airworthiness Certificate Issued!

  

FIRST FLIGHT

04-09-2009  11:30am (eastern time)

  

Phase 1 Flight Testing Completed

11-10-2009

  

Total Time:

51.8 hours

(as of 01-01-2010)

  

Current Flight Envelope:

Altitude 10,500' msl

Speed 204 mph

TAS 166 mph @ 8000' @ 65% power

Landings to date:  100+

 

Build Time:

Project Started 01/03/03

6 yrs, 3 months, and 6 days.

18 MONTHS INTO THE BUILD

75 MONTHS INTO THE BUILD