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I have a bunch of time in RV variants, and I can attest to the fact that they are fine airplanes.? BUT, i wouldn’t swap my Tailwind for any of them.? One of the main reasons, which may surprise you, is ease of entry and exit. As we age, it becomes more and more difficult to climb out of a cockpit/canopy style airplane. Lifting one’s self out of those bucket seats can be a chore, especially after a long flight.? With the Tailwind, you just step out. BOOM!? No hassle at all.

Another thing for me is the high-wing configuration of the Tailwind. I much prefer high wing over low wing, so that is another point in the Tailwind’s favor in my book.

My particular Tailwind also appeals to me because it is powered by a Continental C-90.? My Super Cub is powered by a C-90 and my entire “support system” is built around the C-90, so getting any airplane with a Lycoming engine would be like starting over from scratch for me.? I am gladly giving a some MPH in favor of fleet serviceability.

I find the general handling in the air to be quite similar between the RV and the Tailwind, and I prefer the manual flaps of the Tailwind over the RV’s electric flaps, so yet another nod to the Tailwind.

Add to all this the history of the Tailwind, especially being based right here at Wittman Field, and the Tailwind is the sure winner for me.

Joe?