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Old 11-02-2002, 09:39 PM
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A Control Line forum,
Yep,that's it.
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Old 11-02-2002, 10:24 PM
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No strings attached.
Old 11-02-2002, 11:19 PM
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Yeah....but it's RC universe.........not CL universe.

Plus...I think there are FOUR CL columns in MA.

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Old 11-03-2002, 03:07 AM
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I've kept it to RC only. If I cross the line into control line then next it's free flight, full scale & who knows what's next. I'll leave those topics to the sites dedicated to that stuff. They don't call it "RC" Universe for nothin'

Thanks for the suggestion though!
Old 11-03-2002, 05:06 AM
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I dunno Marc, the CL guys are pretty darn clever and us RCers could learn a lot if only we weren't so snobbish. Nobody but nobody can tune an engine as well as the CL stunt guys.

Similarly FF. Back in the days before RCO went to the dogs, visiting the FF forum was like escaping the stench of the city to drop a dry fly into a riffle, watching a flight of mallards settle onto your dekes at sunrise, or sipping a cold dry martini on your patio after a lousy day at the office.

It's your website and you may do as you will, but CL and FreeFlight both have valuable lessons for the RCer serious about perfecting his craft.
Old 11-03-2002, 06:48 AM
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Originally posted by ctdahle
I dunno Marc, the CL guys are pretty darn clever and us RCers could learn a lot if only we weren't so snobbish. Nobody but nobody can tune an engine as well as the CL stunt guys.

Similarly FF. Back in the days before RCO went to the dogs, visiting the FF forum was like escaping the stench of the city to drop a dry fly into a riffle, watching a flight of mallards settle onto your dekes at sunrise, or sipping a cold dry martini on your patio after a lousy day at the office.

It's your website and you may do as you will, but CL and FreeFlight both have valuable lessons for the RCer serious about perfecting his craft.
Oh man, this is why I NEVER second guess ctdahle, and wish him the best with his kids...

For those wondering what the heck a deke is...

http://www.duxdekes.com/

Marc, I may have gotten on the wrong side of you. That was not intentional. Please give me another shot...

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Old 11-04-2002, 03:45 AM
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Originally posted by ctdahle
I dunno Marc, the CL guys are pretty darn clever and us RCers could learn a lot if only we weren't so snobbish. Nobody but nobody can tune an engine as well as the CL stunt guys.

Similarly FF. Back in the days before RCO went to the dogs, visiting the FF forum was like escaping the stench of the city to drop a dry fly into a riffle, watching a flight of mallards settle onto your dekes at sunrise, or sipping a cold dry martini on your patio after a lousy day at the office.

It's your website and you may do as you will, but CL and FreeFlight both have valuable lessons for the RCer serious about perfecting his craft.

You know, we could probably get Billy Hell to put music to that and have ourselves a hit!!
Old 11-05-2002, 09:18 PM
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CONTROL LINE!!! They don't even have radios, what are the odds that they have a computer!!! They probably have some sort of "snail mail CL universe" with homing pigeons or the Pony Express!
Old 11-05-2002, 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by kingwoodbarney
They probably have some sort of "snail mail CL universe" with homing pigeons or the Pony Express!
I hate to admit it....but that's funny!

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Old 11-07-2002, 09:41 PM
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Here's a wrench in this topic, alot of the c/l guys use radios for their throttles....
Old 11-07-2002, 10:35 PM
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Yea! What the heck kind of sense does THAT make?
Old 11-07-2002, 10:47 PM
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I agree...that makes no sese at all. What is the point? Why not tie a string to a post, let the plane fly in a circle and use the radio for the throttle and elevator and sit in the shade in a lawn chair? If you are going to the trouble of using a radio......cut the wires....fly....be free........YEEEE HAAAAAAAW!!!! That is where the fun is.
Old 11-07-2002, 11:12 PM
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Forgive them,for they know not what they say.
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Old 11-08-2002, 12:48 AM
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To each there own. I'd rather fly Rc but some people love Cl. Thats what make this country great you pick your own fun! Heck there is even some of us that like heli's(I'm not sure why I like them yet, they sure don't like me!) Later Dave

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Alas Doug, Mike,

We are in the land of the Philistines.

Control Line, the original park flyers.
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Hey Dave, (68V)

Why don't you try a Control Line Heli!

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Tim,
Now that sound like a crash waiting to happen!!!!!!
Later Dave

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Old 11-08-2002, 11:13 AM
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Maybe I would have appeared more intelligent if I would have spelled KNOW right in the title of this post
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Old 11-08-2002, 12:23 PM
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One other thing that would crossover into RC and that CL guys seem to be better at than just about anybody in RC... Paint and finish work. Of course, most RCers just buy ARFs now anyway....so...the majority of us might not be interested in that kind of archaic, mundane subject matter after all.
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I bought ARFs in the begining when I was learning to fly. Now, I take pride in building and building the way I know will benefit me in the way I fly. Yes the ARFs are quick and easy but for me, there is not a better feeling when all the guys are staring at my plane with all the ooos and aaaahs and compliment me on my building skills. And I am new in the hobby by a year and a half and have built three kits and scratch built one from my own design.
I guess it is what you enjoy most in hobby. Some guys don't want the tedious job of sanding gluing......and covering and the ARF is the best for them. I enjoy the building and for me, it was a must so I would feel complete as a R/C pilot. I would not rest until I mastered it.
Oh.....by the way......I just picked up my Lanier Stinger 60 ARF!!!!
It was a birthday pesent fom my loving wife!

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Old 11-09-2002, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by Mike 1
Maybe I would have appeared more intelligent if I would have spelled KNOW right in the title of this post
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Or fixed it with that little edit button below there........
Old 11-09-2002, 03:21 PM
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No worries Mike! Nobody's perfect or an English major. The funny thing is we knew what you meant and every one was having a lot of fun at the C/Line flyer's expense and could have cared less if you spelled something wrong or not! This forum is the greatest and I have learned a lot from all of you guys. Thanks!

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Hmmmmmmm, control line. One wire, plane, engine, RADIO,...Hmmmmmmm. oh, and a pole to hold the wire.
Can't get lost. All the pieces will be near the circle, It will allways land on the field, Hmmmmmmm.
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Sounds like RC Nascar on a string
Old 11-12-2002, 01:28 AM
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Theodore deep in thought:

"Hmmmmmmm, control line. One wire, plane, engine, RADIO,...Hmmmmmmm. oh, and a pole to hold the wire.
Can't get lost. All the pieces will be near the circle, It will allways land on the field, Hmmmmmmm. Not much talent or skill......Hmmmmmm I think that is the hobby for me! BrrrrrrBrrrrrrrrrBrrrrrrrrBrrrrrrrr....look at me Mommy.......I'm going in circles..........Look at me......look at me.........I am flying.............wheeeeeeeeee!"


Mother:

"OK Theodore......put that STUPID TOY away now! The Special Ed. bus is here to pick you up now..........stop drooling on your new Power Rangers shirt........and get on the bus!"

Hahahaha!

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