Our local club has always had a few of us participate in the AMA "All Season Flying Patch" program. It's a simple goal and helps keep the interest in the winter months. I don't fly any of my "good stuff." That is what I have what I call "foo foo" airplanes for. Flite Streak ARFs, Ringmasters and such. Watch for the best weather possible, and then get two quick flights! Not too difficult in the St. Louis area winters. I gotta admire the guys farther north that do it! I make sure I bring the model inside over night to warm up. Fuel and starter box also. I head to the field at the desired time, get set up as quick as possible, and starting isn't usually an issue. Get two quick flights then head back to the warmth! Everything is more brittle when it gets closer to the freezing point. Iron on coverings, silkspan and dope, FINGERS! as Bret pointed out. Even if Randy Smith told me face to face in person that it would be of no detriment to running a PA 75 in extreme weather, I'm sure the cold world make carbon props a little more brittle and that's reason enough to leave them hanging on the wall.It's fun to do for the quick adventure of it, but I feel no way to get comfortable enough for any meaningful practice or trimming of a new model done.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Dan McEntee