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[Dr. Gonzo]

There is a blurb about flying in wind in the Scott Stoops book on RC Aerobatics. Even he put it, that at certain point it is just not fun anymore. Can I fly a model in 25 mph winds? Yes, but I don't enjoy it.

But 7-10 mph is very normal. Anyone can deal with that? I think 15-20 is where it gets interesting. Bust out the foamies and fly out and up a hundred yards or so and just flat spin and let it come back to you. Way fun but not for everyone. I sure would love to read that book someday. Not $100 Amazon bad though! [MENTION=2917]Ahblair4[/MENTION] Nice plane glad you got it out. That should be a lot of fun!

 

[aronph]

better the tail than the prop

 

[3dNater]

I agree it is sad when someone misses an opportunity to fly because of winds under 10mph. But... my opinion is that everyone has different comfort levels so while I would encourage them to toughen up and try... ultimately it is their call and I'm not going to judge (at least not out loud ). When I was new I was afraid to fly in any wind at all... Once a pilot has a lot of experience and gets over the superstition etc. they become more willing to fly in a variety of situations.

 

[gyro]

I agree it is sad when someone misses an opportunity to fly because of winds under 10mph. But... my opinion is that everyone has different comfort levels so while I would encourage them to toughen up and try... ultimately it is their call and I'm not going to judge (at least not out loud ). When I was new I was afraid to fly in any wind at all... Once a pilot has a lot of experience and gets over the superstition etc. they become more willing to fly in a variety of situations.

I used to chicken out on flying in the winds when I lived in Vegas... and now I HAVE to fly in the winds, or I don't get to. For me it was more adaptation to my surroundings more than anything. I can approach from multiple angles to my primary grass field, so I can minimize nearly every crosswind. It's the landings into the gusts that I don't like.

 

[3dNater]

I agree... gusty winds are the worst.

 

[Ahblair4]

Once I get in the air and have no choice, I forget about the severity.

 

[bbrown2828]

thats one thing I like about one of the Clubs I am in, at Piggott Arkansas, there is a north South and East West Runway and you can pretty much land Ne to Sw too,, so winds dont bother much there,,

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

I really don't mean to sound arrogant. I sure am not any awesome pilot by any measure. I am however very confident in basic flying. I flew with some degree of fear of wind for years. If you wait for still days you will be doing a lot of waiting. I dont expect the 90 y/o with a 3 channel quaker to put it up in 20 mph wind. I have just always thought 10 mph or less is for everyone. Gusty winds suck are the worst. I smacked up landing gear blocks several times landing into the wind and it dropped to (what seems like) zero for a second! I think any 3d pilot should have a foamy to bust out and play in the wind! Just too much fun.

 

[Enterprise]

My Visionaire lives in my trailer for those times when you don't feel like risking your bigger planes. I am not sure how many times I almost planked it doing stupid rolling maneuvers too close to the ground. The Crack Pitts on 3S is a pretty good windy day flyer.

I have a machine from the dark side now for winds, a Blade 550X. Beat the air into submission.

 

[Dr. Gonzo]

Awesome! I got into helis for awhile. As i have been progressing with airplanes I found a little left thumb confusion happening. So I backed off heli for now. They are a lot of fun.