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Old 11-22-2004, 03:06 PM
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wollins
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Default FOAMIE WIND LIMITS?



From reading forums and vendor websites I've noticed that the typical foamie is about 12 to 24 ozs, 30 to 40 inches wingspan with 280 to 400 size stock motors.

I just have some questions about wind tolerances .... like ...

1. How much wind can these typical models fly in?

2. What's a good "wind tolerance limit" for a foamie park flyer?

3. What makes a plane better in higher winds than others? Weight? Power? Shape of wing?

4. Is a low wing plane better than a high wing plane for wind tolerance ... or vice versa?


Where I live winds typically gust anywhere from 5 to 25 mph!