Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 i got 8 and ten mile winds here all day i know it aint ideal but is 10 mile ok to fly in i know not much progress forward is it ok to fly in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 It is the variation that causes problems for us. If the wind is a steady 10mph and direction you will have an awesome flight. (laminer air) If there is a high variation, say... 5mph to 10mph and its changing direction your flight is unlikely to be fun. If in doubt... Stay on the ground. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 well its givin 8 to ten mile this morn droppin to 8 this aft showing westerlies looked on met check xc weather wind guru and met office and all showin the same give a mile per hour in difference? no gusts given, wise to go to field at dinner and have a brew and watch it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_P Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 8-10 should be fine. Launching will probably be the hardest part, although if you have kited in similar winds, you shouldn't have a problem. I will say though, make sure you are fully committed to your launch and get the wing overhead good and smartly. One of my near disasters was due to a poor launch in strong(ish) wind, where the wing got only about half way up and I was blown backwards, onto my back and dragged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ohh yes i can believe that looking out now the wind has totally dropped off now that is a concern cos ya dont know whats comin i wil go field for a hour at dinner and kite a bit see how it pans out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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