C-GRZK - 1986 Wittman Tailwind W-10 Aircraft Registration

TAIL

1986 Wittman TAILWIND W-10

Aircraft Description

C-GRZK is a 1986 Wittman TAILWIND W-10, a single-engine aircraft registered to Marc Philipp Pfister in Thorndale, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C07421 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Wittman W-8 Tailwind, a pioneering homebuilt aircraft design that demonstrated amateur-built planes could outperform factory aircraft in speed and efficiency, first flew in 1953. This high-wing, single-engine monoplane seats one pilot plus one passenger and features traditional wood-and-fabric construction. With a 22.5-foot wingspan and powered by Continental or Lycoming engines producing 85 to 135 horsepower, the Tailwind became the first FAA Experimental category aircraft certified to carry passengers. Designed by renowned air racing pilot Sylvester J. "Steve" Wittman, it launched a homebuilding revolution that continues today. AviatorDB tracks 21 Wittman aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is TAIL.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GRZK. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1986
Manufacturer
Wittman
Model
TAILWIND W-10
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TAILW-8 Tailwind
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Marc Philipp Pfister
Address
171 Foxborough Place
City
Thorndale
State / Zip Code
OntarioN0M2P0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C07421

Additional Details

Registration
C-GRZK
Serial Number
XU 3
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC