Well, last time I flew was December 11 2010. We again got hit with snow and the field is probably covered in it. It is only January and can't wait any longer and was thinking about getting skies for some of my 40 size planes. How difficult is it to to take off and land with them and do you guys have any recommendations. I have a CG 40 size Cub and a Kaos not sure which would do better in the snow. Thanks

my first solo flights were on skis.. personally, IFTHECONDITIONSAREDECENT, landing on snow is easier to me than landing on hardball runways.. its a heck of alot of fun too!!.. Ideally, a light dusting of powder on top of some good somewhat packed snow underneath that is smooth is best.. also helps to be below freezing in my experience.. give it a shot.. I enjoy the pi$$ out of it!!

On water more speed before take off and just pay attention to the elevator on landing. Snow should be easier do to less surface tension.
It can be a trick to break a pontoon off of the water, snow not so much. Both give more drag upon touchdown hense the "watch the elevator".

Pontoons make great skiis!

Go for it…One thing.. When you bring the plane out from a warm place give the skies time to cool down. If you put the warm skies in the snow, the snow might stick to the skies.

depending on the type of snow. If it is light and fluffy and the skis are to short they have a tendency to sink in. Skis really work better and very little snow or hard pack. I fly mostly with floats. You certainly should have some snow according the weather report for your area

Is there a particular brand you guys recommend for a 40 size plane. I was also thinking on using them on a ugly stick by hangar 9

I,m using a set of plastic GeeBee floats that came on a used Cub . They are installed on a kit built Lt 40 thatI maiden just today, as a matter of fact. Also have a CG Cub on homemade skis and they work well also. But as goirsh said, floatsare the best and they serve 2 purposes, water or snow. Also if your working off the snow , the plane sets on top of it nicely.
I followed the suggestions of others here on RCU and balanced by adding the weight to the floats, then when you put the landing gear backon there is no need to rebalance.

Where do you fly, Richard? You guys can get to your field?

I fly at Strawberry in Mays Landing. I havn't been out there lately mainly because I don't imagine the road is very accessable because of either snow and/or mud.

PS. I miss the Hobby Shop and Dave.

CGr.

Hi CG. I belong to Southern Ocean RC Flyers and we fly out of Eaglesnest Airport. You should come out and visit one day. I drove on the Parkway this am and saw the conditions. Don't look too bad and yes getting in to the field itself maybe hard because no one plows. I also miss Dave the shop he had great stuf.