JT Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Given the season's typically windy conditions...... What do you tend to fly (if at all) on windier days? I'm not talking gale force winds or extreme gusts - just those days when the wind is up but it's otherwise nice outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 WOT4WildthingAFPD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 So many electric models are too light so it tends to be something foamie - Twister EDF maybe ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 My favourite for windy weather is a Dave Smith Aerostar pattern ship. Second favourite is my Carl Goldberg Super Chipmunk.I'm lucky in that our club patch is in the middle of a 400 acre farm with no trees anywhere near, so turbulence is rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 My workhorse is the 55" Katana......takes almost anything I throw at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 my slightly heavy WOT 4 great fun they will fly backwards my brother managed to roll his backwards flash git lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 cougar 2000 flying backwards great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I tend to go slope soaring, just testing / trimming a Wow Wings Skua, I have an aging Sean Banister Schechelle (not spelt right but those who know will know what I mean).A Jess Nicholls Star, and just starting a JART build.Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Slope soarers. Some of you petrol heads should try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Can you fly petrol off a slope then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 These fly well for petrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Soaring sounds great, but given that I'm berried in the flatlands of Suffolk and our site is surrounded by trees so turbulence is unavoidable..... I like to hear from anyone who flys in similar conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 1. Yes you can fly petrol off the slope though it is best to remove the prop. CG can be varied by fuel in the tank - I have done this......2. Petrels do indeed fly very well off the slope but if you have one for a head I can't help you here.3. A line of trees giving turbulence in one direction will give perfectly useable slope lift in the other. You need a DLG or lightweight foamie like an alula. Failing that a catapult launch and good nerves can provide a stimulating DS experience. Flat lands are no excuse for not sloping. See here: http://www.dynamic-soaring.de/images/videos/Marco_343_14.01.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-stick Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 FVK Gillette off the slope, or MPX Funjet on the flat. Both are quick with or without any wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slopetrashuk Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 FVK Gillette is a good sport model but is really not a 'quick' sloper by general standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Martin 2 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi James,I have a similar flying site as you describe here in Kent and find my Acrowot handles wind to about 20 mph ok but I don't tend to choose those days for flying really. It can be hovered and spot landed quite easily in the wind though.My YT Spitfire had it's maiden just before Christmas in 10-15mph wind and didn't even notice it so I supose I could fly that in stronger conditions if necessary (14lb).My Raptor heli flies quite happily in any wind conditions as long as I don't go above the tree/shrub line! Low circuits and hovering about is ok and fairly turbulent free.This time of the year I tend to wait for a high to come over and generally fly in the cold, frosty, calm conditions it creates. Another bonus why I like going then is that the mud stiffens up and car/model box/feet stay cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Moon Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Hell JamesI fly a Kyosho Mirage or a Parkzone Stryker ( the brushless plug and play variant )Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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