ORIGINAL: rjbob
ORIGINAL: hugger-4641
I've said this before but I'll say it again: If Highhorse would like to prove his theory once and for all as it applies to RC flight, we need to see a video of him flying a Cessna 150 at 55knts, 50 ft AGL, into a 30knt headwind, then
make a 180 degree course change at say 50% bank and 50% up elevator input. If his theory is correct, there will be no ''real'' effect, the plane will not know the difference in wind direction or speed, and he should be fine.
(Please don't try this for real by the way.
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The only thing to change will be the track over the ground.
In the example you gave, if the plane wouldn't stall in still air, it won't stall in the 30 knot headwind.
You should be able to find a video of a pylon race in the wind somewhere.
I wonder what a 50 percent bank is?
But yes, I have done the equivalent of that and more.
Dude, I assure you that I do not have an axe to grind with you on any personal level. I am telling u for ur own good tho, that your challenge simply makes you look foolish and demonstrates a complete lack of knowledge on the topic.
Don't believe me, I don't care. I'm telling you the facts, and they are verifiable elsewhere.
I can lead u to water, but I can't make you drink.