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Old 11-05-2004 | 07:56 PM
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DARN IT ! typing this for a second time ...any way thanks guys I just find it interesting you guys mention using the rudder . I havent used the rudder flying in these conditions , actually [X(] I havent successfully flown the trainer with just rudder. But I think bubba hit the nail on the head when he said if the plane blows top side down on the ground then it is time to pack it up and go home . When I flew on this windy day there was a guy walking by and he said it was to windy to fly I asked him [] if he flew planes and he said no, of course , but his buddy did and he crashed in such winds . So I took off and landed succeessfuly but it was a real challenge . Well just when I thought I have learned everything and was getting bored, now I have to practice flying successfully with just the rudder hmmmmmmm. cant be to hard . Oh yea as far as crashing I worry about this all the time so , servo stops working , getting shot down , dead sticking at the wrong height, etc, but the fear is gone now and if it happens I just pray no one gets hurt . The trainer I actually have is a hobbico Superstar sorry for the wrong info. although I dont htink it matters. Exeters you are right because I wouldnt fly this trainer in winds above 7 mph when I first got it and now I'm up to 15 or more hmmmmmm.


As far as moving on to another plane its on the way, It is a taquilla sunrise from Tower Hobbies ...yea I know its small but for where I fly I need to get used to flying at high speeds before I go with a bigger plane.
I also want to become an expert doing aerobatics so this lower main winged plane should do just fine .

Thanks for the information and I guess I will get up and fly in 18 mph winds tommorrow