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Post by gerardw on Nov 15, 2018 9:33:46 GMT -4
Hi everyone,
Wondering if anyone has any experience with cold weather flying and the use of transmitter muffs or specific gloves?
I was on site with the drone this morning and almost lost my fingers due to the cold.
I’ve tried a few gloves but the lack the detail to allow control of some of the finer feed back of buttons on the controller.
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on Nov 15, 2018 10:12:31 GMT -4
I believe most of us are fair weather flyers. We have very limited flying experience in cold weather as the field is not accessible during the winter. (gates freeze into the ground and the road is not plowed) so we can't even get to the field. We will be closing up the field for the winter this coming weekend before we can't get out to the field. I'm hoping everything survived the winds yesterday.
Sorry I can't help out with any advise on the finger warming problem you are having.
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Post by johnf on Nov 15, 2018 15:23:05 GMT -4
Put your request on this problem on the HEFA. Site. There are several flyers that use covers for their transmitters.
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bdg
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Post by bdg on Nov 16, 2018 19:25:05 GMT -4
Cold temperatures *can* be ok if you are properly prepared for such conditions. Flying during the winter can actually add a huge level of enjoyment with a water plane or plane with skiis... no bounce on the landing, great tracks in the snow, etc. Of course, -5°C (at the lowest) and low winds are your friends.
For cooler temperatures, I like to use gloves in-which the tips of the fingers can be exposed. This continues to allow for the dexterity needed to command the sticks.
As temperatures get cooler, I move to a Turnigy transmitter bag. These can be quite warm and keep the wind off your hands. Fingers are fully placed on the sticks which is also great. HK also have heaters that can be added to the bag. Simply add a 2S 5000mAhr battery and you are good for a few hours. Warm and comfy - or at least as much as is reasonable at cold temperatures.
Don't forget a heated sweater (many at HEFA have Milwalkee sweaters available from Home Depot - again a 3S 2200mAhr battery will last close to 2 hours on HIGH), and ski / snow pants. A scarf helps a lot too.
Lastly, for those in the electric world, don't forget to try to keep your batteries warm. The internal resistance of batteries increases with lower temperatures meaning that you will not get as much power to the motor. LVC seems to come sooner and planes don't have the "pop". Drones such as DJI will not allow for flight unless the battery is at least 15°C.
As Maritimers, we need to take as much advantage of conditions as we can to best enjoy this great hobby.
Brian
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