OutcastZeroOne
Fly, yes... Land, no
We have all heard the debate over if a plane is heavier it will fly better in windy conditions. I fail to understand this. If a plane is heavier then a lighter version it still has the same wing area, same drag, but now the motor must work to move more weight against stronger wind. How is a heavier plane sopossed to help this? Do birds fly with coconuts to help fly in windy conditions?
Simple challange. Make 2 identicle planes, but have one be heavier and fly them at the same time and see if there is a noticable differance in flight performance in windy conditions.
My best guess is this all started when someone put a bigger motor on a plane and was able to fly in wind better, not because of the plane being heavier, but because of it having more power.
Simple challange. Make 2 identicle planes, but have one be heavier and fly them at the same time and see if there is a noticable differance in flight performance in windy conditions.
My best guess is this all started when someone put a bigger motor on a plane and was able to fly in wind better, not because of the plane being heavier, but because of it having more power.