ORIGINAL: mackey1
Citabria weighs 19 lbs w/o fuel. 20 lbs w/fuel 18 x 10 prop and I've only flown it once and takeoff was 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. No problem and it flew well. Had radio interference with JR radio so I just put a Spektrum set up in it. Now the control throws need to be set.
Wind? What does the wind have to do with it? Wind will shorten takeoff run but other than that the plane doesn't know anything about the wind.
Bill
Mine only has rudder and elevator so cross winds is a little harder when the wind is blowing 10-15mph and this plane weigh's in around 30lbs !!! This plane was built 30 plus years ago and was flown in the "FIRST" IMAA event held at Tom Sawyer Park here in Louisville. So with the heavy weight,rudder/elevator and a weak motor it sometimes can be a hand full. I fly on windy days ( 15-20 ) with my big Rascal and it's a blast coming in crabbing it till touch down.
