Jim Halliday Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 hello all, I am beginner into aeromodelling and at the moment fly a "Multiplex Magister" electric version, which I find perfect in the ideal conditions, however, as soon as the wind gets up it becomes quite a handfull. What I am now looking for is a model that can cope with windy situations, either build by plan or rtf I have no preference, would I be better looking at "glow plug" for more oomph or are their better alternatives comments and suggestions please.Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 WOT 4 jim quiet or noisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Could do worse than a Super Air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The Multiplex Blizzard cuts along and shrugs off the wind very well Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Foreman Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 With due respects David, I don't think the Blizzard is for beginners. A WOT4 electric or IC gets my vote for wind tolerance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 oops yes you'r absolutely right there Robert, must pay attention ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Vaughan Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 just by way of explanation Ive only been in the hobby for just over a year so this is a personal observation only..............I fly a Flair Mk4 Kite running an OS AX 46. Its heavy, quick, and very robust so far, and tip stalls even if you just look at it from a funny angle, but Ive never not managed to fly in all but the worst of weather............... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 What about a VMAR extreme stik high wing, with that wire undercarriage it shrugs off hard landings on rough grass landing strips and is not bothered by gusty wind conditions. Cheap too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBrine Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 take a look at the Cougar 2000 from Weston UK. they can be setup on low rates to act as a trainer or increase to full rates and they are fully aerobatic. you can even prop hang them. Although they are only about 48" wingspan they handle the wind without much effort at all and also land at a walking pace. admittedly they are a bit pricey for a trainer but if you think this will also lead you into aerobatics by only changing the rates then it is actually a cheap option in the long run.take a look at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vG1pha3hEzg and you can see what this plane does in the hands of a skilled pilot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector9566 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I have a couger 2000 with an os 46 ax and a power pipe on it it gets my vote every time as Simon says it is a docile trainer on loow rates and do most of the 3D book on highs it will fly and land at walking pace and rip the sky when opened up if I stuff mine I will have to replace it "LOVE MINE" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Eyers Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I agree with Bob Vaughan, I also fly a Flair Kite but mine has an OS 52 4 stroke in it and flies in most windy conditions. Have not suffered any tip stalls to date and apart from higher landing speed has proved good in any condition. Built from a trad kit, it resembles a tank in strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Hopson Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Jim depending on your budget you might just want to convert your Multiplex Magister to a gas ic motor.You will get more weight and more speed but it should handle better in the wind.I don't know what kinda electric setup you have but the one I saw for the magister was brushed with a gear box running nicads/nimh batteries.If that is the setup you have you will see a big difference in going IC.If you decide you want a new plane any top(high) wing plane should be a decent trainer.I have found that for me running my balsa ic planes work better in the wind. Try a cubby or simple stick it will fly good in most situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always broke Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Wot 4 MK1 gets my vote . Either 46 powered or 5 cell lipo powered. 1 model for all conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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