Yeah, If we could turn the field into the wing I would be golden. Crosswinds aren't really that much of a problem (within reason anyway) Fair weather pilots don't get a lot of stick time in the RC world so you either adapt to the conditions or stay home. Normally, I would fly in the conditions last week but a maiden on $6000.00 with the work involved is more than enough stress for one flight.
Taking off is only part of the deal. Landing is the real pressure point. Once I have a couple of landings with flaps and gear extended to see how she does it becomes just another airplane. Until then, its an unknown.
You have to find that perfect combination of speed brakes, flaps, throttle, and glide slope. (obviously) But it's much easier in a real plane than it is standing on the ground using your instincts and judgement.
Normally I will do some stall testing at higher altitude before I attempt the first landing and gusty wind just reaks havoc on my judgement of how the plane is reacting.
Now that I am done whining about it, I am looking forward to this weekends flight. Video to come later.
