N201T - 1970 Wojahn-wittman Tailwind W-8 Aircraft Registration

TAIL

1970 WOJAHN-WITTMAN TAILWIND W-8

Aircraft Description

N201T is a 1970 Wojahn-wittman Tailwind W-8, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merten James F in Oshkosh, WI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on July 3, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N201T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19763 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N201T was last updated on May 26, 2023. 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 1 Wojahn-wittman Tailwind 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 N201T. 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
1970
Manufacturer
WOJAHN-WITTMAN TAILWIND
Model
W-8
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
TAILW-8 Tailwind
Cruise Speed
112 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 1983
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 3, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MERTEN JAMES F
Address
1076 COZY LN
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54901-1404
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50313543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19763

Additional Details

Registration
N201T
Serial Number
186
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00381002

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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