Understanding what crosswind is

Oberon · 10-31-09, 05:41 PM

Ho ho, oooh, that could have gone so wrong. Good quick counter rudder there.

Schroeder · 10-31-09, 05:56 PM

We've had the same with a biplane 8 weeks or so ago. After touch down one wing was lifted up by strong winds and the opposite wing almost touched the ground.

SteamWake · 10-31-09, 08:02 PM

Man thats everyday stuff with those kites...

Brave young men indeed.

10-31-09, 05:56 PM	#2
Schroeder Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Banana Republic of Germany Posts: 6,170 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	We've had the same with a biplane 8 weeks or so ago. After touch down one wing was lifted up by strong winds and the opposite wing almost touched the ground. __________________ Putting Germ back into Germany. Last edited by Schroeder; 11-01-09 at 09:03 AM.

10-31-09, 08:02 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Man thats everyday stuff with those kites... Brave young men indeed. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-31-09, 05:41 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Ho ho, oooh, that could have gone so wrong. Good quick counter rudder there.