Tony H Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi All, I thought I would pick your brains and get some opinions on good types of planes for windy conditions. Is it best to have a slightly heavier plane with a fairly large wing and lots of power? Or is it best to have a small jet like light plane which will cut through the wind? Any thoughts? The only cheap plane I have ever flown in 20mph winds was my foamie Swift II flying wing, I am more interested in balsa construction type aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi Tony, The good old Wot4 - at least the builder's kit version - is well suited to wind & is good fun to fly in these conditions. You can 'hover' it or even get it to fly backwards in high winds. Edited By Richard Wood on 05/03/2012 13:01:43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Fenton Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi Tony, I have flown my trad built Wot 4 MkIII in strongish winds and it handles it well Cheers Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Windy usually means gusts and blustery weather in which case a heavier plane will fly better as it won't get blown around so much. Power is certainly good to penetrate against the wind. Something relatively slippery is good too. I always also keep my flying wings for windy weather- not sure if a balsa one is available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djay Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hello Tony. it all depends on how much fun you want to have, and how competant a flyer you are. The plane does not know how strong the wind is , so long as it has suitable power to go forward it will fly. Even a trainer will fly in those conditions. i love flying my Majestic major when it is blowing a gale because I can get it to stop and hover, or fly backwards. The best sport plane I fly is the kit built version of the Wot 4, this can handle any conditions and still let you have fun. I was flying an Acro wot in 25 knot winds the other week, along with a sand storm which reduced visibility greatly, but as you know we are a mad breed and determination gets the better of you. Darryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Johnston Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Slope-soaring a large glider is certainly best when it's windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bowker Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Richard Wood has already posted exactly what was in my head, my 20 year old WOT4 MkII has a big wing, is heavy enough not to be too bothered by strong winds. In contrast however I'm also found to be flying my Multiplex Blizzard in similar conditions. It's very slim and has loads of power with its tuning set. Two very different planes, it depends what type of flying characteristics you are looking for on the day. I wouldn't recommend a small or light weight plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Hi Tony. Great Planes Big Stik - excellent fun in a good blow, flown mine many times in 20 mph + winds. Or, buy a Wild Thing, head for the slopes and pray for big winds Phil Edited By Big Phil on 05/03/2012 14:13:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Another good windy weather model I remember from way back was the Cotswold Tracer club 20 racer - just for flying as a sport model. Great fun & very fast on an Irvine 20, but sadly no longer available. A similar model is the RM Racer plan no. RM232. Edited By Richard Wood on 05/03/2012 14:31:07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Yep, the WOT 4 Mk2, or better still, get yourself a foamie glider, (SAS Wildthing is ideal) and head for the nearest slope. Charge up the TX and Rx packs, switch on and away you go No fuel, no mess, and loads of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kemble Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If you've a strong stomach try a Sharkface by Eric Clutton. 22" Span, 1cc engine. Need good eyesight and a healthy heart as well! If you can't stand up in the wind then it is too strong for Sharkface. Edited By Jim Kemble on 05/03/2012 16:07:45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty C Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I am no expert by a long way,,,, But I would think a model with higher wingloading would be better in the windy stuff. as per normal I will gracefully stand corrected Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 my hanger 9 ultrs stick was great this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crispin church Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 13 - 20 mph thats a light breeze man most planes over 2 kg with a 61 up front should do well with a nice fat wing section mainly low wing katana or caps edges i would choose some at our club would say even high wing cubs as long as it heavy enough i got a db sports biplane thats great up to 35 mph just pick your landing straight and fly it in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Quote: Or is it best to have a small jet like light plane which will cut through the wind? The Funjet Ultra gets my vote. And you can slope it too (minus the prop) for a different experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 my corsair, 31 lb in weight, loves to fly in up to 50mph, but for an everyday sports model, the wot series, but not ANYTHING with a lightweight laser cut construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I love flying in strong winds my favourite (now retired) model was a Vmar Extreme Stick fitted with flaps. the photo is not mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jez Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 mpx blizzard AWSOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbycat Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 My WOT 4 XL is great in a bit of a breeze. I reckon it would land in reverse if you were careful! It's great to hover or fly backwards but has plenty of power up front with a 90 2 stroke to penetrate in to the head wind. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippy Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Any good slope soarer Had a nice lunch time flight today, Fully ballasted Luna 2 2m moulded glider (anemometer reading gusts of 40+ mph) Edited By Chippy on 05/03/2012 20:55:54 Edited By Chippy on 05/03/2012 20:56:40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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