When it only goes 5mph into the wind, I'll bring it back down. Hand catching is essential for high wind days. If I need video, I look for 15mph days or less.
Let me say up front this is pilot error. Only a putz flies in anything more than 10 mph in NM - a 10 MPH wind in NM will always gust well above that when they come from the west - always. Also note that the putz is also far too close to the windmill at that elevation. Putz knows this, knew this, did this anyway.As the post goes do you have a max wind speed when deciding to take off or not ??
Have flown a few times when it has been pretty stormy and was fine however found landing a bit tricky!!
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Is there an app for Android that anyone recommends for checking wind speed, especially aloft?
As a matter of fact, I was pointed towards UAV Forecast and it is awesome! Many thanks!not sure if you found a good app or not? I use UAV FORECAST. It is pretty inclusive and give you the wind speed at 307 ft
I agree here.I think experience is the key. Fly within your capability (pretty much a +1 from a previous post). I either learned how to fly in the wind or I stayed home. There are few calm days around here. You just have to know how to work with it and that comes with practice. Obviously, don't fly down wind when there is a good breeze. Go out up wind and come home with the wind. The Phantoms are quite stable in strong winds but mother nature has a way of kicking your butt. The caution about not flying close to obstructions when it is windy is one I observe. A strong wind can kick your craft into a tree or wall if you aren't pure of heart.
Is there an app for Android that anyone recommends for checking wind speed, especially aloft?
Windyty, wind forecastIs there an app for Android that anyone recommends for checking wind speed, especially aloft?