It's been a real windy summer here is Manitoba also. We can counton one hand the number of days when it was calm. Most days we're flying in 20+ Km/hr winds. Not enjoyable, but great experience.
Jim
ORIGINAL: chrisp32
so i have been flying some 40 size arfs on and off for about 2 years, however it tends to be very windy here on a regular basis and find that it is usually somewhat difficult to control a plane in 15-20 km/hr winds thus making it not quite as fun to constantly battle the wind. my thoughts are going from a small 4-5 pound plane like an escapade or pulse 40 to like a 10-11 lb 120 size decathlon should i expect it to be more stable and a little easier flying like i am currently thinking? and thus open up my chances to go out and fly and enjoying it more. is this thinking correct or is bigger and heavier going to work against me? any thoughts? Advise?
Chris