Cold weather flight prep questions.
11-06-2008 | 12:40 AM
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I heard that Lawton was actually a suburb of Roswell. Is that right, Ken?
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11-06-2008 | 06:33 AM
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Hey that is that old swamp gas in Roswell. UGH!! landed my plane one row short in the corn. Broke the stab. They are cutting the corn today Hurray!!!!!!! we have corn on three sides (10-12') and trees on the other side behind the flight line. Not a lot of room for sloppy approaches. Getting ready for breakfast this morning.
11-06-2008 | 08:58 AM
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Brett-
Going back to your original question . . .
I've lived in OK and now in MN. I agree with Ken. It really doesn't get that cold down there where you need to take special measures. Make sure you have warm fingers. At about 15F (colder than you'll ever fly in) I can make it through a flight wearing those light stretchy knitted gloves. I'll wear heavy gloves during prep time. Keep your planes and field equipment in the house, as sitting in the cold will lead to premature battery drain. That should about do it.
-Scott
Going back to your original question . . .
I've lived in OK and now in MN. I agree with Ken. It really doesn't get that cold down there where you need to take special measures. Make sure you have warm fingers. At about 15F (colder than you'll ever fly in) I can make it through a flight wearing those light stretchy knitted gloves. I'll wear heavy gloves during prep time. Keep your planes and field equipment in the house, as sitting in the cold will lead to premature battery drain. That should about do it.-Scott
11-06-2008 | 10:33 PM
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Mike Rowe drives right through when he comes near here. He even pays the tolls!!!! [:@]
I live in New Jersey. We ain't famous for anything.. xcept Frank Sanatra...
Mike Rowe drives right through when he comes near here. He even pays the tolls!!!! [:@]
They call NJ the Garden State because it's run by a bunch of vegetables.
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11-07-2008 | 02:52 PM
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RE: Cold weather flight prep questions.
well see if my plane even goes that for :P [ive never had any 'devastating' crashes only hard landing and some kinks there and here]
i wonder if i can fly my plane while its snowing ....
i might just buy a kit over the winter ooh..... i just thout of something...
i wonder if i can fly my plane while its snowing ....
i might just buy a kit over the winter ooh..... i just thout of something...
How to survive winter without crashing your plane
1. Clean your plane , and discharge batteries
2. find a safe place to hide your plane [make sure its safe from mammals and insects... and from your house accidentally collapsing from having too much snow on the roof]
3. buy tons of lanterns and candles prepare fireplace if you have one
4. buy some kit(s) along with extra glue/epoxy and rolls of coating [you never know when you cant get out of your drive way]
5. sharpen x-acto blades and prepare workstation and buy all tools needed [get extra balsa wood and ply]
5a. wait for snow
6. start building
7. be careful so you dont build too fast and run out of supplies, cause your going to be waiting for the snow to stop falling
1. Clean your plane , and discharge batteries
2. find a safe place to hide your plane [make sure its safe from mammals and insects... and from your house accidentally collapsing from having too much snow on the roof]
3. buy tons of lanterns and candles prepare fireplace if you have one
4. buy some kit(s) along with extra glue/epoxy and rolls of coating [you never know when you cant get out of your drive way]
5. sharpen x-acto blades and prepare workstation and buy all tools needed [get extra balsa wood and ply]
5a. wait for snow
6. start building
7. be careful so you dont build too fast and run out of supplies, cause your going to be waiting for the snow to stop falling
11-08-2008 | 02:54 PM
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RE: Cold weather flight prep questions.
For setting my plane up for winter flying last year I jumped up the battery to 2000 mah (make sure you recheck balance as they are heavier) because they will drain faster in the cold, switched my glow plug from an 8 to an A3 and retuned the engine. You'll find the plane a bit more responsive as the air is a lot denser. I did fly with skies last year but had to stick to packed snow. I have just built a set of floats so I can fly off of any type of snow this season.
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11-08-2008 | 04:25 PM
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Hey CG just got back from a swap meet. Bought a 1/4 Cub in the bonesnice shape for 65.00. Now I have a winter project. I have a 60 acre field across from my driveway that I fly from in the winter. I have a Sea Dancer with a Mag 91 4s. Just love to watch it take off from the snow. Kicks up a nice rooster tail.
11-08-2008 | 06:58 PM
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The only problem I have had flying in cold weather is my hands getting numb. Dress very warmly. When your core starts getting cold, your circulation to your extremities is reduced to save body heat. This will cause your hands to become very cold and then numb. So dress your entire body very warmly, wear a hat, bring a thermos of hot chocolate or something. Once your hands go numb, you are done. Can't fly if you can't feel the sticks. Sometimes you can get in the car and warm up, but it doesn't last .
11-08-2008 | 07:45 PM
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last time I was flying in the cold my thumbs were numbing and shaking. I have since bought a cheap pair of gloves from walmart that I plan to cut little thumb holes in so I can more easily fly in the cold.
11-08-2008 | 07:46 PM
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Well these guys are flying in Below Zero and the Planes and Jets are going ok
Look at this [link=http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=02_85rNRW9g]FAGERNES 2006[/link]
Look at this [link=http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=02_85rNRW9g]FAGERNES 2006[/link]
