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Old 12-09-2003 | 09:14 PM
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ORIGINAL: john 8750

I will try one and get back to you. I stand corrected about the 15 MPH wind.
No problem.

A few tips on flying in high winds.

1) Don't use a damaged wing - I crashed mine because I went up with a creased wing that I taped. Strong winds put lots of stress on any wing. Make sure you have a good wing on the plane

2) The undercambered wing, by design, creates a lot of lift, so in high winds the plane will tend to climb more into the wind. A little down trim works well. If you try over 15 MPH, I have been told a small shim, like a popsicle stick, under the rear of the wing allows the plane to penetrate the wind better.

3) Remeber the plane is light, so strong gusts near the ground toss it around. Normally I glide mine in for landing but in strong winds, it is better to come in under power.

4) If you have the optional 7 cell battery, that is what I like to use in strong wind. Gives you a little more power and moves the CG forward slightly, again giving the plane a little bit better penetration.

Enjoy

Oh, btw, the Aerobird is reviewed in the December issue of RCM, RC Modeler magaxine. Theyliked it a lot but the review must have been written a while ago as it is about the Aerbird, not the Aerobird Challenger. They stopped shipping the Aerobird in August, I think.