Stan Alexander (pg 104) discusses winter projects. What major project do you have planned for winter?

Submitted by Web Administrator on December 27, 2011 - 12:46pm

Adding more aircraft to my fleet

32% (120 votes)

Repairing or modifying aircraft

25% (92 votes)

Brushing my skills on simulators

12% (46 votes)

Getting my workshop up to snuff

12% (45 votes)

I'm flying, it's warm where I live

14% (53 votes)

Why kid, I'll be doing nothing

4% (16 votes)

Total votes: 372

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Submitted by TJ Rohyans (not verified) on December 30, 2011 - 8:35am

Winter Project(s)

I already started two Ugly Stik builds from plans with some modifications, and I was going to build a 1/5.3 Scale Arctic Tern from Jerry Bates Plans, but I don't think I can afford it right now.

Submitted by Alan Brubaker (not verified) on December 30, 2011 - 7:12pm

I have an ICON 1/5 Stinson Reliant mostly framed and some servos and control rods in place. The kit was missing the cowl but I had no trouble making my own. I don't expect to get it all completed before spring; but have lots of other aircraft that are airworthy.

Submitted by Don (not verified) on December 30, 2011 - 11:08pm

Fix em

Going through the 6 airplanes I own. I'm still pretty much a begginer and have been considering how generous everyone I've met in our sport is. 2 of my planes were given to me, nice ones too! Hoping to have everything up and running in the spring. Also enjoying some indoor fun at a local gym.

Submitted by Mike (not verified) on January 12, 2012 - 6:33am

I'm flying, because it's COLD where I live.

Winter is my flying season, because it is the only time I can fly without the risk of allergies & asthma. Snow drifts are a splendid aid for new pilots, as they often diminish the damage from harsh landings & depth perception errors. Frozen lakes make ideal airfields.