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Old 01-14-2008 | 12:02 PM
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Default wind problems

Some advice please from fellow pilots,
I live in Avonmouth, Bristol ,England and being on the Atlantic Coastal the wind blows just about all the time.
What's more it rarely blows under the magic 5 mph that my Super cub enjoys.

While like lots of you I have flown my SC in stronger winds but while I suppose it is a challenge it is not realy fun,
and can be dangerous if the SC gets away from you and hits someting or someone.

So the thing is, does more power ,either by battery or bigger motor or both allow for flying in stronger winds or is the light weight the issue?
if it's is impracticle to get the SC to fly in stronger winds what is the alternative?

There are so many models out there it is bewildering.I like the foam as it is so repairable but there are so many and do they all also suffer from winds over 5 mph?
It has to be electric, with easily obtainable spares for the inevitable crash,and removable wing as i live in a small flat with NO space!!
All sugestions greatfully received.
Alistair