Another flight, despite wind...

... with the FMS FHX 1280. It was a struggle because the wind was gusting over 15 mph, maybe 20 to 25 mph, but I got a decent flight. 

All I need to complete the Sophisticated Lady is a receiver and I'll use one of the five I ordered from Hobby King. A few weeks ago I made the power pod for it. The power pod is permanently attached to the wing, motor facing backward. I can cover the wing any time. I'm in no hurry. The size and weight of this plane might require me to use an actual AMA legal flying field. I'll have to drive over five miles to get to such a field. That will be a nuisance. I'll post pics of this plane when it is done, and describe the modifications. I got the kit partially assembled at an RC club swap meet for $20. At least, I've got my full AMA membership and I have my card with me whenever I fly.

I'm getting better at flying the little Hubsan X4. I still wish it had something to protect the props. It is all too easy to bump into something. It just now occurred to me that I could carve a sort of fuselage for this thing from light foam and embed the X4 in that. That would be an interesting project. I'll look into it today...