Hi guys,

The weather in my area is predicting 13mph winds. Do you think that is too much for T28 Trojan? Also, is there a such thing as an plane that is better suited for flying on cold winter days?

13 mph winds are medium hereabouts. Faster and symmetrical wings with higher wing loadings do well vs. lighter models with flat-bottomed airfoils.

"T28 Trojan" doesn't tell us much. It could be a 12 oz. foamie cereal-box toy or a 50 pound 100cc gasoline enginedgiant.

If it weighs at least six pounds you're fine.

Depends on the T28 and on the pilot. If it's one of the little foamies it'll get tossed around some, but a pilot with his head on straight will be able to take off and land it fine. It won't be horrid like a Cub would be. My windy day favorite is any Ugly Stick.

13 mph is a normal flying day here in Oklahoma!!!!

As Charlie said, what plane is it you are flying?? That's what will make the difference.

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Thanks, Charlie P. Iguess I will be grounded tomorrow because this T28 D Trojan only weighs about two pounds (31oz) according to horizonhobby.com. Thanks

T28 D Trojan is the plane. It only weighs 31oz. I will have to pass tomorrow. I will watch the guys with larger and heavier planes because mine will get tossed around and Idon't have skill yet to put it through those conditions. Thanks

That could be a real handfull. My windy plane is the Great Planes Escapade, cuts it really well and a little wind makes it easier to land.

Thanks, Jeffie8696. One of the guys at the LHS was talking to me about the Escapade today. I thought was a cool plane.

@Jester S1, the same guy at the LHS was also showing me an ugly stick. Trying to figure out a nice plane to move up to once I am through with the T28D Trojan

Stiks are great second planes.

13mph is no big deal for a 5lb .40 sized plane. Heck even 20mph for a .40 plane can be fun!

But a 2lb foamy would be a handful and would probably get tossed around. I won't take my smaller park flyers out if its more than 8-10 mph. They're flyable, but at some point it stops being fun if you're constantly fighting the wind and not really getting to fly it how you want to.

As far as winter flying goes, any plane will fly better. The air is denser and tends to be less turbulent.

If the wind gusts are 0-6 mph then I'm comfortable. If the winds are 7 or higher I don't risk it. I have a dependible hand held wind gauge that has saved me from ruin a few times.

Now if I had a cheap foamy, wind would not be a concern. But because I have 2 WWI kites that I've dumped $ 700- $1,000 plus, hours and hours of building time combined?

No way.

The question is... how much is your plane worth to you?


Pete

Thanks everyone for the responses. Foamie is grounded today. I will go watch others fly and log in some sim time. Have a great day if your flying.

Ihave a Great Planes Reactor and it is a great windy day flyer. The thin wings and heavier weight keep it from getting tossed in the wind. I have flown it in over 20 mph winds with no problem. I actually dont mind the wind very much anymore. Sometimes I will take my 40 size trainer out on wndy days just to see if I can get it back down on the grund in one piece. It has taken a beating because of tis but it sure is fun!

Here our morning can be calm with no wind at all with the weather report calling from 15-20 but you never know when it's going to hit and how fast the gusts are going to be. I'm always the person that just took off and the full force of the wind hits all at one time, no warning at all. The wind speed doesn't bother me but we get gusts that can last for several minutes that are hard to stand in.
We have several electric planes flying without any problems at all in this type of wind. They are the flying wing types that have no LG, they just come in and skid on the ground when landing. Several of the guys are now buying or building this type of plane. When I'm trying to pack it up, sometimes TRYING is the key word here, the guys with this type of plane can fly all day long as long as there planes have enough forward thrust.
Most of my planes are of the pattern or IMAC type and wind isn't a big problem. There is a point when it looses the fun factor though and becomes work, WORK is a four letter word!!!!!

That's good to hear Jeffie........I just got the Escapade not too long ago and our fielc usually has wind.....usually cross-wind[:'(] but the Escapade seems to do OK.

Any pattern type of pattern plane is a good choice when the wind starts blowing. My go to plane was a Bride Kaos 60 size but they all seem to work great. The Ultra Sport is another good one. Tower has the 40 size Kaos as an ARF if anyone wants to give a small pattern plane a try for not much money. I have given the Revolver with electric power a try in the wind and it was another good choice. If you enjoy wind flying then planes like the Telemaster or even trainers are a total hoot in the wind, getting them to touch down at landing is usually a thrill though.

Well I am blessed, weather here today was 78 with little to  no wind.
We have 4 flying seasons here, everyone is invited

Ohhh and The Gators just won to Ga, just great Saturday

It was quite windy today here in FL, in fact, all week. I flew my T-28 Parkzone every day, in fact I flew my Slowstick (GWS) 5 times in my front yard, landing it repeatedly at my feet. It was a blast to point it into the wind and not have to make any laps. It's lighter than the T-28.

Use aileron coupled with rudder and you should be fine. Be ready to give it a little power close to touch down, to keep control.

If you're a fair weather pilot, you're going to miss a lot of flying time. Only way to learn is to practice. You'll never get there until you do. I like windy days, cuts the field crowd down to nothing.

Sure, size matters, but 13 mph isn't that bad an obstacle to overcome for a T-28.