Giants size Poll

[STLAV8R]

	Quote: Originally Posted by smokin
	wind handling is almost entirely dependant on the actual "design" of the airframe. when a plane is properly "designed".... a lighter, smaller airframe will handle the wind the same (if not better) than a heavier, larger one.

I was comparing apples to apples and assuming both were properly designed.

[ScottZ]

This is just my opinion. I am definitely comparing apples to apples. My 35% TOC Yak ( 27 lbs) flies better than my 37.5% TOC Yak( 36 lbs) in the wind when I 3D only. Standard aerobatics doesn't seem to matter. If you are familiar with the TOC 37.5% Yak it has very large surfaces and wing area and can be like a big kite when trying to hover in 15-20 mph winds. My 41% WH Extra 300 at 38 lbs is the wind King in my fleet, however!!