Maybe so but we fly nitro and gas motors throughout the snow season with nary a single engine problem except they sometimes do not like to start in the cold so we "persuade" them with a 24 volt Sullivan starter.
Not really: Pretty nasty things can happen when the hot engine touches the cold snow. You should try to avoid this, else the engines body can crack by the temperature shock!
Just richen up the carburator a little and away she goes....we are all going snow flying on Sunday so look for another snow flying video....we are getting a snowstorm on Sunday and plan to fly in it too !
Jeepman, flying in the snow is a great way to pass the winter by....we have several guys that fly all year round. Touch and goes in the right kind of snow are fun to do and watch.
Nice work, looks like an Alaskan bush plane. I Like the Ski's I have a Hangar 9 Cub thats been on the work bench for 2 years now, this has inspired me to complete within the year (budget permitting) and get it on some pontoons. 5 stars.
Nice movie. I think slowing down the speed of the film can often makes this R/C planes look better. Brave of you guys to fly in the snow storm like that.
It actually started to snow when we were on our way to the club. Fortunately, our clubhouse has heat, TV, a few couches, a refrigerator, and microwave so we're able to go in and warm up between flights.
where is iowa is that
des moines?
i fly every weekend on saylorville lake ..right on middle lol
adoxcom 2 years ago
This was taken at the Newton SkyKing's flying site in Newton. You and I are one of the "rare" ones who like to fly on snow.
7452 2 years ago
The fellow who owns the LT 40 made them out of some scrap aluminum gutter material.
7452 2 years ago
Did you make the snow skis for the LT-40 or were you able to buy them?
rcpilot1000 2 years ago
Maybe so but we fly nitro and gas motors throughout the snow season with nary a single engine problem except they sometimes do not like to start in the cold so we "persuade" them with a 24 volt Sullivan starter.
7452 2 years ago
Nope, worst case all that happens is that the prop is stopped by the snow.
7452 2 years ago
Not really: Pretty nasty things can happen when the hot engine touches the cold snow. You should try to avoid this, else the engines body can crack by the temperature shock!
aviatorsbh 2 years ago
Isn't a prop strike a real danger when landing in soft snow?
DumblyBrilliant 2 years ago
hmm, makes me thinks about gettin aplane instead of another rc car
fathead431 4 years ago
Go for it ! Snow flying is great !
7452 4 years ago
you should! its lots of good addiction and fun : )
mordoringer 3 years ago
youre a year late. im into destroying rc cars these days, screw planes and helis i say. boat r rly fun too
fathead431 3 years ago
I know! Lets' fly a white plane in a snowstorm! Great vid.
jynx510 5 years ago
Yea I just bought my first R/c plane, a lil .40 size trainer, but we've been getting snow everytime I want to head out and try her..lol
rustycj7 5 years ago
I love the shot of the takeoff at approx. 1:28.
alfazedz 5 years ago
Sound like fun, Just be safe out there
jeepman65 5 years ago
Just richen up the carburator a little and away she goes....we are all going snow flying on Sunday so look for another snow flying video....we are getting a snowstorm on Sunday and plan to fly in it too !
7452 5 years ago
Yea it looks like loads of fun, Do you have to make any adjustments to the carburator for fuel air mixture? (cooler air = more dense= more oxygen)
jeepman65 5 years ago
Jeepman, flying in the snow is a great way to pass the winter by....we have several guys that fly all year round. Touch and goes in the right kind of snow are fun to do and watch.
7452 5 years ago
Nice work, looks like an Alaskan bush plane. I Like the Ski's I have a Hangar 9 Cub thats been on the work bench for 2 years now, this has inspired me to complete within the year (budget permitting) and get it on some pontoons. 5 stars.
jeepman65 5 years ago
Very nice, makes me want to look into a new hobby...
Riyo1 5 years ago
sorry for the 1 month later reply. but go for it! I am! :D
rkmfl 5 years ago
Nice movie. I think slowing down the speed of the film can often makes this R/C planes look better. Brave of you guys to fly in the snow storm like that.
DumblyBrilliant 5 years ago
It actually started to snow when we were on our way to the club. Fortunately, our clubhouse has heat, TV, a few couches, a refrigerator, and microwave so we're able to go in and warm up between flights.
7452 5 years ago