Indeed , although compared to GA aircraft , it must be noted that even the Hog has a far higher power to weight ratio and a far higher wing loading , so that will mitigate the effects anyway . However I have not yet met any conditions on any sim where you cannot keep the nose reliably pointed within 30 of heading as I once encountered one scary , sunny and quiet on the ground Sunday morning . Thankfully I was in the lee of the Pennines and about 30 miles away , so the standing waves had lessened somewhat , or it would have been interesting . <| sep |> The risk of dehydration is high for no real return . The moment you drink back the fluid you sweated out , you ' re back to square one . If you go too far , you risk heat exhaustionstroke and possible death . Is it really worth risking your kid ' s life so he can cut weight to play peewee football ?