How does it handle wind? We have been getting about 1 to 5 mph gusts lately and my micros won't handle it well. Will it power through it on lift off?
1517706
I have been hand launching plane. It's way cooler. I agree with Kevin though, if you have been flying micros, this is a step backwards, this plane does not have ailerons.
1517707
The supercub is a good size plane. You wont have a problem with light winds.
1517708
If you have ANY experience with micros, DO NOT buy any more 3 channel airplanes. You NEED to begin to fly 4 channel planes, if you haven't already. Frankly, I do not recommend the Super Cub as a good airplane. It is not controllable in gusty winds, BECAUSE it is only a 3 channel plane. You would be better off with another micro, like the Parkzone micro P-51 or micro T-28, vs the Super Cub. Master either one of those, and you are ready for a park flyer sized T-28, or P-47.
1517709
No problem with light winds. Flies well with light gusts. I have had mine up in 5 mph winds and it handled it just fine.
1517710
Love this plane. Owned 2 Chsmps prior. Light winds that effected smaller plane are not a problem.
1378661
It did fine in the wind. We had one day with strong winds that would make the tent bend a bit but it never pulled loose from the stakes in the ground. We didn't even used the sandbags.
386254
Holds up great to wind. We have it over a pergola. We have had a couple severe thunderstorms come through Virginia with no issues.
1406258
I fly mine outside all the time with no trouble. A breeze just makes it more fun to fly, though I've never flown it in strong winds. By all means take it outdoors.
292497
First off, you need to purchase a umbrella stand. You can purchase through amazon like I did. Worth the cost. I live in NM and the winds this spring have exceeded 70mph. It hasn't tip over or shattered glass. Glass does break. If you get the stand, your chances are greater, that it won't break.
924037
Hi, I've ridden through a light drizzle a number of times. No issues thus far. Hope it helps
851157
I would not bother setting it up if the winds are high for it will pull it up from the ground. The strongest winds I personally tested mine in was about 15-20 mph. I wouldn't really recommend it though.
2270361
I have not had problems with wind on my unit. Will lose reception due to rain or snow, but that's a symptom of satellite TV. Could your unit not be anchored well, i.e., not correctly mounted or could your roof be flexing or rig move as others suggested as possibility, or could there be leaves or limbs blowing to impact the view of the satellites?
60001
It works great even in wind and rain. Again I had to open it up and re-solder the resistor back on contact. Since then it has been great!
640224
We haven't. We get some good gusts, but nothing sustained. I think it's heavy enough that would be a feat. Unless you're in a very high windy area.
206605
Never tried it outdoors, but that thing is tiny (will fit in the palm of your hand), so I would not expect it to fly decently with wind.
1231573
Rain wasn't too bad but the wind totally wrecked the pole mechs. -I sent mine to the dump.. :-(
1610627
James, this is a great option for anyone mature enough to not damage it on the ground when handling. The three axis stabilization works better than advertised, allowing flights in even moderate wind. I've flown mine in ten mph winds easily by just keeping it facing upwind like a fish in a river current. The only issue I've had is that is sometimes difficult to get it to recognize my transmitter when binding, but that may just be because of my equipment. Get one. You won't regret it.
1571526
Bad idea. Mine was so unbalanced that it self destructed the first time we put it in wind. Try Missouri Wind and Solar. Better machine, but none of them create any power in low winds. It will take 30+ mph winds to get anything decent out of any of them. I should correct myself. I have a 48 volt battery system. 12 volt should work better.
596867
I have used it in heavy wind, it did great. I was using it in Tennessee, we had rain for 12 hours straight, it did not leak unless you touched it which is what happens in any tent, where you touch it will leak. It does great
57737
I usually don't use it with a wind over 15mph...but I just read that owners are using bungee cords to stabilize the reflectors and am going to try it, but am looking for a picture of a sun oven fixed with bungee cords. That would help an awful lot, as we have had a lot of wind this summer.
763388
I fly it outside all the time. I prefer no wind, but it can handle light to moderate breeze if you can.