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Old 06-19-2004 | 10:54 AM
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Default RE: Handle the wind

I'd like a 4-60 for just everyday flying. It gets windy here too. I have watched 4-60's fly in some wind and i think i would be very tempted to shorten the wing one bay for better penetration. Stick type airplanes do pretty well in the wind and i won't eveny fly my P-40 unless i have a minimum 15mph wind. I have flown the p-40 in sustained 35-40 mph winds(for a demo at an airshow). I also have a Shoestring racer that likes wind. My 4*40 flies pretty good in it but jumps around alot on landings.
High wing loading seems to be the key for wind.