Crawf56
Pig Soooiiieee!!
Had another launch of my F-105 in Memphis, in 17 mph winds! (We had a small weather station, with wind speed measurement.)
This model continues to handle high winds well, if you plan accordingly. My flight on 4/27/19 was very similar to the video shown above (Post #55).
To review, this is my "flight plan" for HIGH WINDS:
This model continues to handle high winds well, if you plan accordingly. My flight on 4/27/19 was very similar to the video shown above (Post #55).
To review, this is my "flight plan" for HIGH WINDS:
- I am using a 48" launch rod, 1/4" diameter, with a 3 to 5 degree angle (from 90 degrees). The launch rod was pointing INTO the wind.
- The F-105 was sitting on the launch pad, with its belly facing the wind direction. This reduces the movement of the model, caused by the wind.
- I use a brick to set the base of model on, so that the motor flame does not cause damage to the back of the F-105.
- LAUNCH. Once the F-105 'clears the tower', I arc over at a 45 degree angle, going into the wind.
- I continue flying at a 45 degree angle into the wind, until the motor stops.
- Once the motor stops, I try to stabilize/orient the model. Making sure the right side is up! At this point, the model is quite a ways upwind from me.
- After taking a moment to orient the F-105, I then turn the model downwind.
- At this point, the F-105 has the wind at its tail, and it is moving FAST. Once it gets roughly even with where I am standing, I turn it into the wind again.
- Turning into the wind, I am now doing the "hover glide". The wind is so strong, and the F-105 is so light, that the model seems to hang in the air. I give it some nose down, if I think it is about to stall (and to get a slight amount of airspeed). The effect is that it looks like I am landing a Harrier jump jet: the model slowly settles to the ground.