What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

[trying2fly]

I am a beginner.  I fly a Hawk Sky.  Lots and lots of fun but wind out here in far far West Tex is usually 20+ MPH.  I frequently land my Hawk Sky under 1/3 power into the wind.  What plane motor combo could I get that would buck this wind and still be agile enough for me to fly?  I really am not ready for a fast jet or something like that but I really feel it taxing to have to land under power all the time.  Thanx


PS  I can't move...I know you will suggest I go to the Mohave Desert! Ha!

[ryramZ]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

Hello,

Believe it or not the technique which your using is serving you well. Warbird guys, scale guys, sport guys and jet guys who make the best looking landings are definitely landing under power. For a plane like the Hawk Sky I get it, you should be able to just glide her in. Hopefully some other guys can chime in here. I think you might do well looking at some of the Horizon Hobby planes whether it be Eflite or Parkzone with the AS3X stabilization built into the rx.

My question to you is what do you want to be flying in a year or 6 months. That gives me a good idea in how to answer. Typically I'll try to pick a plane that will get you closer to your goal or atleast that uses the same kind of batteries you already have or your Dream plane takes.

Ryan

[doctormike]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

I suggest you try the Flyzone Beaver. This is the sweetest flying plane I have, and is relatively unaffected by wind, within reason. You'll find that large scale planes are actually easyer to fly once you get past the pucker factor, In my never so humble opinion. The Doctor

[trying2fly]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

Hello,

Believe it or not the technique which your using is serving you well. Warbird guys, scale guys, sport guys and jet guys who make the best looking landings are definitely landing under power. For a plane like the Hawk Sky I get it, you should be able to just glide her in. Hopefully some other guys can chime in here. I think you might do well looking at some of the Horizon Hobby planes whether it be Eflite or Parkzone with the AS3X stabilization built into the rx.

My question to you is what do you want to be flying in a year or 6 months. That gives me a good idea in how to answer. Typically I'll try to pick a plane that will get you closer to your goal or atleast that uses the same kind of batteries you already have or your Dream plane takes.

Ryan

Thank you for the comeback Ryan.  I am beginning to want more speed but I am such a neophyte at this great hobby that I don't want to outmatch my skills with an over abundance of ignorance.  I will look at planes you have suggested.  Thank you again
Charles

[Rocketeer]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

Greetings,

There are quite a few of us here on the forum that deal with windy conditions often.
Me, I'm in Oklahoma where they even wrote about the wind in the lyrics of the state song!!!

Let's face it, if you intend to fly light, foamy aircraft which are typically toooo light for the 20+mph winds you mentioned, you're simply going to be catching up on your reading on those extra windy days. The best work-around for wind is;

1. Fly a glider and let the wind work for you
2. More Power!!!

I'm not saying flying foamies in higher winds can't be done, and your skill level will be the ultimate determining factor, but the effort/risk to equipment and your checkbook usually makes it less than a worthwhile effort.

Patience is the key.... The best solution to those high windy days is an RC Flight Simulator.
You can still fly all and and night in the comfort of your favorite thermostat setting. 

Clear Skies

Bill L.
in Okla.

[trying2fly]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

Greetings,

There are quite a few of us here on the forum that deal with windy conditions often.
Me, I'm in Oklahoma where they even wrote about the wind in the lyrics of the state song!!!

Let's face it, if you intend to fly light, foamy aircraft which are typically toooo light for the 20+mph winds you mentioned, you're simply going to be catching up on your reading on those extra windy days. The best work-around for wind is;

1. Fly a glider and let the wind work for you
2. More Power!!!

I'm not saying flying foamies in higher winds can't be done, and your skill level will be the ultimate determining factor, but the effort/risk to equipment and your checkbook usually makes it less than a worthwhile effort.

Patience is the key.... The best solution to those high windy days is an RC Flight Simulator.
You can still fly all and and night in the comfort of your favorite thermostat setting. 

Clear Skies

Bill L.
in Okla.

Extremely well said!!It will still be my earnest desire coupled with some degree of tenacity to defy this wind...to not allow it to dictate its will so adamantly .  I am considering cutting the wings on my Hawk Sky and increasing the battery to a 2600mah and cut right on through.  I will probably come 360 back to the living rm and the tube!!  Charles on the Rio Del Norte

[ryramZ]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

Keep us posted with your progress and or decisions you make as far as plane and all.
Regards,
Ryan

[retiredflyer]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

WOW that is a lot of wind. My opinion for what it's worth, I got a gyro for a few of my lighter foamies and that took all the issues out of my windy day flying. As a relatively new flyer, speed is not really what I'm craving at the moment. Stability and a relaxing flight is. That said, I've even fly my old Flyzone Super Cub, which is light as a feather, in real windy conditions with relaxed thumbs on the controls. Even after two years speed is not my thing.
  You can put a gyro in anything and then turn it off when you don't want it. At least with the gyro you are still controlling the plane, but taking the wind out of the picture.

[trying2fly]

RE: What plane for 20-25 MPH wind?

WOW that is a lot of wind. My opinion for what it's worth, I got a gyro for a few of my lighter foamies and that took all the issues out of my windy day flying. As a relatively new flyer, speed is not really what I'm craving at the moment. Stability and a relaxing flight is. That said, I've even fly my old Flyzone Super Cub, which is light as a feather, in real windy conditions with relaxed thumbs on the controls. Even after two years speed is not my thing.
  You can put a gyro in anything and then turn it off when you don't want it. At least with the gyro you are still controlling the plane, but taking the wind out of the picture.

I did just what you did...yesterday....     I put in a cheapo 3 axis gyro from HobbyPartz and it works like a dream.  Just plug it in ....set to super sens settings and off you go.  I am into soft easy relaxing flying also.  I am now flying with the buzzards out here on the Rio Del Norte in far West Tex where the wind seldom stops.  The landings are all under one-third throttle but now very little stress.
Charles