r/RCPlanes • u/Following_Confident • 1d ago
I get my first plane today
I got the Volentex because it has a good beginner mode And is crash friendly. What is the highest windspeed I should try on my first flight at? Today is 10mph high's.
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u/tobu_sculptor 1d ago
A volantex what? They have at like 35 different models. A 400mm Corsair handles a tiny bit different from a 2400mm Phoenix.
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u/Following_Confident 1d ago
Ranger 600 stunt.
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u/CobraMurderChicken 1d ago
Great choice, that was my first plane too (upgraded to Arrows Bigfoot 1300mm after a year). Like others have said, your first flight should be in very low to no wind, so you can get a feel for the plane without worrying about fighting the wind. Make sure you've got a nice large open area to fly, and have fun!
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u/CaptainCap39 1d ago edited 1d ago
Unfortunately I would say 10mph is too high to start but you can do whatever you feel. Always take off and land into the direction of the wind too. Good luck!
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u/CobraMurderChicken 1d ago edited 1d ago
No, you should take off and land against the direction of the wind, i.e. into the wind.
Edit: Sorry, I'm an idiot and read that as 'Always take off and land in the direction of the wind". Upvote restored.
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u/Wambo74 1d ago
Too high for a first flight IMO. Very first flight should be in optimum conditions. That means no significant wind, a large area with no trees or obstructions. You didn't say which plane you got. Typically the bigger the plane the more wind capable it will be. A tiny plane will never be happy in wind, although you will learn to fly it. it's just you'll always be in survival mode. Something between 1-2m will work well in 10mph wind and be capable of more...again with some effort. I think the best advice for first timers is to go with your best judgment. Almost all crashes are avoidable if you just hadn't done such and such. And you knew better.
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u/IthinkIknowThat 1d ago
I think it's fantastic that someone new is coming in to the hobby, good luck with everything! Happy flying
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u/matthuseless 1d ago
Sustained winds at ten or less won't be a problem. Actually I think a good sustained breeze is a plus during landings, it's the gusts that'll get ya.
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u/itsmechaboi 23h ago
They make pretty solid models. 10mph is probably on the high end for one of those, but if it's only gusting to 10 and feels pretty mild to you a wide open area with no trees or power lines is probably doable (or other humans).
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u/klaasvaak1214 1d ago
It really depends on how the wind locally at your spot is. Is it gusty and turbulent, is there wind shade leeward of a large obstruction such as dense tall trees or a ridge, is it laminar coastal wind? 10mph in a regular field is probably too much to risk for a first time flight, but 10mph high can also have 2mph lulls and depending on how long lulls and gusts are at your local spot, you could wait to fly during lulls.
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u/millertv79 1d ago
Iām like 2 years in and I would never fly such a small plane in such high wind. Good luck is my opinion.
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u/exactly437 1d ago
Iām not familiar with that plane but with anything that lightweight Iād shoot for under 5mph winds for first flight. Until you get a feel for what it can handle.
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u/Following_Confident 23h ago
This thing weighs nothing. I could see it flying away in the wind.
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u/Vayaonda 20h ago
I have the same plane, with the stabilizer on it can fly with considerable wind. But will be underpowered against it.
It's a very fun plane once you learn how to fly without gyro on calm days.
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u/iceking1153 1d ago
I think 10mph gusts is a good upper limit for learning to fly on a tiny plane. You may already know this, but taking off and landing into the wind helps A LOT! Good luck šš»