Hardcore Winter pilots

[heli-cuzz]

Are there any pilots who deal with cold weather and such?
I live in N.E. Pa. Last winter I was out flying in + 10 degree weather. This winter I will be out there again like its still summer, just pants instead of shorts. :cool: I've hovered my heli in a snowstorm, probably shouldn't have, but it looked awesome. No problems either. I don't recommend flying in rain/snow storms. I don't fly any less in the winter. :)

[Felony44]

I live in NE Ohio we get lake effect but since im a new pilot (May06) i will fly when the wind allows it

[superflyer]

Yep i live in NW Pa and i fly when the wind prmitts it also. No flying nitro into winter for me.

[Pestilent]

By the time I get my T rex together, there will probably be snow on the ground and that is not going to stop me from going out. I'm looking at it from a positive perspective. More snow = more cushion for my crashes.




I live in NE Ohio we get lake effect but since im a new pilot (May06) i will fly when the wind allows it
Are you in the Cleveland area? I'm about 40 minutes south of Akron.

[speedy6116]

I live in mid-Michigan next to the Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron and fly alot in the winter time. As long as it isnt snowing hard or really windy I do fly almost as much as I do in the summer, except I fly at home where I have 5 acres out of the 50 that I mow so I can fly and practice in the winter time or whenever. I just usually just have to lean the engine out more in the winter because of it being so cold.

[redlegtu]

I am sure it'll be a challenge for you all this winter....try Fairbanks, AK where it typically STAYS at -20's for about three months or so. Yeah, that would be NEGATIVE 20's. Its all indoor flying.....so I look forward to flying my new T-Rex as soon as its built.

Right now, its winterizing the house and vehicles....then finally I can start building the T-Rex 450XL....its been sitting in the box since it came in the mail.

Guess I will have the time later when its cold outside! :D

[heli-cuzz]

I live in mid-Michigan next to the Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron and fly alot in the winter time. As long as it isnt snowing hard or really windy I do fly almost as much as I do in the summer, except I fly at home where I have 5 acres out of the 50 that I mow so I can fly and practice in the winter time or whenever. I just usually just have to lean the engine out more in the winter because of it being so cold.

You would think to lean your engine in the cold weather. Its the opposite, you should be richening up when it gets colder and leaner in the hot weather. My needle settings have been slowly increasing{richer} the fuel mixture as the winter nears. Yesterday I was flying and the outside temp was 42 degrees, today its suppose to be around 70 degrees. I'll check back with how many clicks on the highspeed needle towards the lean side I have to go.

[heliry2]

we live 20 minutes west of detroit I plan on flying
right through the winter my son has in the past
i see no need not to if conditions allow just a
few more clothes

[Felony44]

By the time I get my T rex together, there will probably be snow on the ground and that is not going to stop me from going out. I'm looking at it from a positive perspective. More snow = more cushion for my crashes.





Are you in the Cleveland area? I'm about 40 minutes south of Akron.


Im in Eastlake 25 miles east of Cleveland

[Pestilent]

Im in Eastlake 25 miles east of Cleveland

Once I get mine assembled and get comfortable at flying it ( I'm making a huge jump from my Sky Robo ) I would be all for getting together to fly.
It won't be any time soon though since right now my spare time is nonexistent.

[speedy6116]

You would think to lean your engine in the cold weather. Its the opposite, you should be richening up when it gets colder and leaner in the hot weather. My needle settings have been slowly increasing{richer} the fuel mixture as the winter nears. Yesterday I was flying and the outside temp was 42 degrees, today its suppose to be around 70 degrees. I'll check back with how many clicks on the highspeed needle towards the lean side I have to go.

You are right, I misstated what i was trying to say. Cold weather will make it leaner and sometimes have to richen the needle a bit. I didnt mean to say to lean the engine, but meant to say the engine will run leaner in colder temps. OOPS......

[superflyer]

no nitro for me in winter. Electric all the way! :p

[AaronS]

Lipos don't like to get really cold. in freezing temps they don't do so well, I have actually seen people insulate them so they stay warm. at the least you may want to use them fresh of the charger, or keep them in a pocket (by themself, with nothing metal!!!) to keep them warm before flights

[heli-cuzz]

no nitro for me in winter. Electric all the way! :p


Yeah, but you can use the nitro exhaust as a handwarmer.... I have and still do. :)

[heliry2]

thanks for that iinfo aaron was not aware of that i just
learned about going below 9 with 3cell from the
magazine the other night.new to electric any other
winter tips for batteries

[AaronS]

batteries make great handwarmers after you fly!
and speaking of staying warm, there is a really, really cool must have thing that I used to use in my days slope soaring in the Northwest in the winter. the transmitter mitten http://rcmitt.com/ is so nice to have for winter flying I can't express it enough!!

[heliry2]

thanks you probably just made
that mitten company happy.

[schwa]

haha suckers, i live in phoenix az and in santa monica ca. although the summers are what suck in phoenix, 120 outside and you dont even want to leave your ac.

[heli-cuzz]

haha suckers, i live in phoenix az and in santa monica ca. although the summers are what suck in phoenix, 120 outside and you dont even want to leave your ac.


Helis look awesome when there's a blanket of snow on the ground, also there are no pesky insects to bother me and my eyes. :cool:

[blax1]

Hey Guy's, If it gets too cold to fly outdoors this winter check this out :)

http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=EFLH1250

A CX2 2.4 Ghz This could be interesting and not to mention great fun :D
Cheers Ralph

[Pestilent]

or if you want to spend a little more, I can give high recommendations for this.
http://www4.mailordercentral.com/heliproz/prodinfo.asp?number=301907

[CLM]

And Not to mention the same price as the original cx! DSM at Entry level pricing :eek:

Chris

[blax1]

Hello Chris
I just love my CX :) But it took some time and extra money to sort it out :( I've got all the factory upgrades and more, and she fly's well now, I just wish they would sell this new one with all the hop-ups as a standard purchase so much easier, maybe in time they will :) but the new radio gear will be a tremendous improvement and the new canopy looks great:D
BTW Pestilent
I just finished repairing one of those XRB choppers for a friend and during tests it flew rather well they are a nice machine as well, but I'm a bit of a softy for the CX

[heli-cuzz]

Winter is closing in. :cool:

I flew @ 9:45 a.m. today. This was the temp.