I flew in this today :) My flight happened just on the edge of this wall of rain...So, I didn't get washed out. Just as I landed, it started to come down pretty good -- it's all about timing.
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Brrrr, coooolllldddd! Flew the Super Cub at lunch today and it's like 34 degrees out, overcast, and cold. It felt like this frozen planet picture. There was enough breeze though that I got some good hang time in the air...you know, when you're plane isn't stalling, but it's also not really moving forward too much either...it's like a natural wind tunnel.
So, for the last couple months...I was finding that my SC kept wanting to dive for the ground, no matter how much UP trim I gave it or how much I adjusted the elevators servo linkage. Plus it was getting ridiculous looking to have the elevator controls it such a large UP position just to fly level.
At one point I was even taping weights under the tail section to try to keep the nose up. That was really getting silly.
Finally it dawned on my that my main wing was sitting a good half an inch back from being flush with the windshield area -- it didn't seem like a big deal...But, when I took some packing tape, and taped the wing into a "flush" with the slope of the windshield position...My SC started flying normal again 
Notice the gap that is now between the trailing edge of the main wing and the area of the fuselage where the wing normally butts up against to keep it in place. I used packing tape on the leading edge and the trailing to keep it in place and then when I fly I also put the rubber bands on to keep it there during the stresses of flight.
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Since making this change, my SC has been flying great!
I posted this tip to the "Super Cub Club", see link on the right, and it was suggested by others that I should also put something firm, like a piece of balsa wood in that gap along the trailing edge of the wing. That's a great idea, that I'll be doing soon.
Oh...If you're curious, the rectangular hole is where I stick my Cobra DMC300 (FlyCamOne copy) 5-n-1 camera for OnBoard videos.
Flew the Super Cub at a new field today...Yeah! The field near our local Synopsys building. Synopsys has been good to our local schools, so I'll give them a shout-out!
The GWS-15...Check out their factory web site: http://www.gwsus.com/english/product/airfly/gws-f15.htm
Flew the Super Cub twice today...at the field by work. Nice crisp day. Took some video...I'll try to render / post it later.
Saw this huge cloud of red, orange, and yellow...and decided that before it got to me...I had to fly.
Flew the Super Cub at the Duck Pond this morning...it was a little breezy, but fun.
Cold, Wet, Rainy, and breezy...
I also attempted to fly this little foamy plane I have, that came with LED's so you can fly at night. I've been inspired to try some night flying by my Columbian flying friend, David.FEATURES:
• Made From Durable EPP Foam
• Radio Doubles as 5 Cell Battery Charger
• 3 Bright LEDs for Night Flying
SPECS -
• 5 Cell 150mah NiMH Battery
• 2 Electric Motors
• 2 Working Props
• Working Landing Gear
• (8) Venom Power AA Alkalines™
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| Wingspan: | 37.8" |
| Wing Area: | 450 sq. in. (approx.) |
| Weight: | 29.5 oz. RTF |
| Length: | 25.6" |
| Wing Loading: | 9.44 oz/sq. ft. |
| Servos: | 4 micro servos (included) |
| Transmitter: | Futaba 6EXAP |
| Receiver: | Castle Creations Berg 7 |
| Battery: | Vampower 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo |
| Motor: | Outrunner (included) |
| ESC: | 20amp (included) |
| Manufacturer: | Green RC Models |
| Available From: | Powerline Hobbies |
| Retail Price: | $199.99 |
