i dont think the f16 will handle it. and the hawk had a little accident at home so no jets for me. im gonna wait till the snow clears before i head out again

The whole field is your runway in winter.  Just put on skis and you're good to go.  A bit tricky with jets, but certainly doable, if a little rough on the aerodynamics!!😂😂

This is mental cruelty @Frank v B !

hey guys getting ready for next season means i bought some new packs, so these have gota go. ive got two hrb 5000 6s packs for sale. relativly new maybe 25 flights each

each pack is 70 dollars

batteries are at storage voltage currently

It will be a day before decision for me

No it isn't - and nobody should even try!
Shovelling will severely damage the runway material!

Is the runway shovelled during the winter?

Wind update at 2:59 p.m. !!!

😂🤪

Andy

YESSSSS! Real winter with real winds. It's a balmy 1.3 degrees Celsius (not sure of wind chill, but it's probably -6 degrees Celsius).

Winds are gusting to 37.7 kmh out of the northwest.  Takeoff glide (roll) with my Mini-Funtana on skis was 2 ft, followed by a true vertical lift-off with zero pitch angle!!

You have GOT to try this!!  It is HUGE fun and absolutely exhilarating!!

Cheers all,

"Snowballs" Hoffer

Assembled the wings- hinged the elevator and both ailerons.

I used pin hinges: steps
- put a drop of oil on the hinge portion so the glue will not stick.
- used 5 minute epoxy and inserted and glued the hinges in one surface and let it cure overnight.
- put 5 minute epoxy on the wings and stab and inserted the hinges in their slots.
- taped the moving surface at the ends so it will not slip out of place.  It's a killer if it does.  I have had it happen and it is a lot of work to re-do.  See photo 85 of the aileron tape and photo 86 for the elevator taping.

Frank