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Old 04-29-2003 | 09:55 PM
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Default Exactly what wind can do?

its not the wind that buffets a model around, its the contours or topography of the land.
just dont get your ground speed confused with your airspeed, ie; if you are flying at 20 mph ground speed into a 10mph headwind then the airspeed is 30mph.
if you are flying downwind with the 10mph wind up your arse then your plane is only doing 10mph and likely to be close to stalling speed this is what catches people out.....the bitter voice of experience
your 46 trainer should cope with a hefty wind when you can handle it but if you are still learning then be careful in a wind over about 15mph.