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Forum: Control Lines
02-18-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By xby-1

Lou I am not sure I understand your post...

Lou
I am not sure I understand your post exactly, but reverse rotation produces a torque vector towards the out side of the circle. (based on the normal way we fly) I don't think there is a great...
Forum: Control Lines
01-03-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,346
Posted By xby-1

The best source for things CL in the USA today is...

The best source for things CL in the USA today is Brodak. They sell a handles for 1/2A http://brodak.com/1-2a-handle.html However it would be easy to make one. We tend to use 'Spectra'...
Forum: Control Lines
12-03-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 96,998
Posted By xby-1

It was about 1950. The plane an American Boy,...

It was about 1950. The plane an American Boy, Spitzy .045. While my first CL flight, I really learned on a AJ Firebaby with a Cub .049. The Firebaby was the first I ever looped. Still flying CL...
Forum: Control Lines
08-15-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 18,395
Posted By xby-1

It is a pretty big price jump but i think you...

It is a pretty big price jump but i think you would be better of with a 400 series kit. Those 500 series look mighty small to me for a .049. Several guys have built the 400 series with good results,...
Forum: Control Lines
02-25-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By xby-1

They are strictly focused on drones and they...

They are strictly focused on drones and they throw all models in the same box. Someone I know at the FAA said they consider the AMA quaint and amusing. Shows the FAA's attitude towards models and...
Forum: Control Lines
02-23-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,351
Posted By xby-1

Be glad you don't live in DC. We can't fly unless...

Be glad you don't live in DC. We can't fly unless we leave town, period, registration or not. Not even CL!!!
Forum: Control Lines
09-05-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

Here is a pic of the plan to give an idea of what...

Here is a pic of the plan to give an idea of what it looks like.
Forum: Control Lines
09-05-2015, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

Received the Snoopy plan today. Span is 19", the...

Received the Snoopy plan today. Span is 19", the fuselage and tail surfaces are dog bones, the the main part of the fuse a dog house with Snoopy on top. Should fly very well. It was published in MAN...
Forum: Control Lines
08-26-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

Yes, I am old enough, first flew CL in 1950. Will...

Yes, I am old enough, first flew CL in 1950. Will pass the 3/4 century mark soon.
Forum: Control Lines
08-26-2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

I just ordered the plan, when I get it I am going...

I just ordered the plan, when I get it I am going to see if I can make it electric. I hate messing with .049's
Forum: Control Lines
08-26-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

SNOOPY'S DOG HOUSE BY R.L. CRUSAN, is available...

SNOOPY'S DOG HOUSE BY R.L. CRUSAN, is available from the AMA plans service for $13. Bob specialized in unusual design, all of which flew amazing well. I think I will build one for the final Brodak...
Forum: Control Lines
08-22-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

sure, just let know if you ever decide to build...

sure, just let know if you ever decide to build it. Do you have the article? I would like to see it if you could send a copy.
Forum: Control Lines
08-19-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

If you have the dimensions for the wing I can...

If you have the dimensions for the wing I can cobble a design easily and post it.
Forum: Control Lines
08-19-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,517
Posted By xby-1

I remember Bob Crusan talking about it, his...

I remember Bob Crusan talking about it, his design and article. However I never saw the magazine. Unfortunately Bob passed 18 months ago and I don't know where any plans are, but they are out there...
Forum: Control Lines
04-03-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By xby-1

Here a couple of Pic's of my model. If you fly a...

Here a couple of Pic's of my model. If you fly a lot on rough ground why not use gear blocks in the wing like the old Midwest kits. The nose can easily be strengthen with ply or glass.
Forum: Control Lines
04-03-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By xby-1

Gallopingghoster My models were built as shown...

Gallopingghoster
My models were built as shown on the plans. The first one was in my possession only about a year and I gave it away. The second, built in the 70's is still flying. The only mod from...
Forum: Control Lines
03-29-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By xby-1

Before you give up on you P-38 you mght want to...

Before you give up on you P-38 you mght want to think about these engines
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=52327
several of the people in my club have them and...
Forum: Control Lines
03-29-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By xby-1

no video, but I'll take some pic's. I took the...

no video, but I'll take some pic's. I took the .10's off to use on a B-10 I scratch built.
Forum: Control Lines
03-29-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By xby-1

I fly my P-38 with OS .10 FP's, unfortunately no...

I fly my P-38 with OS .10 FP's, unfortunately no longer made, you might find some on ebay or such. I agree with the Fox for the Ringmaster , it has always been my choice.
Forum: Control Lines
03-25-2015, 07:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,215
Posted By xby-1

Nice work on the chief, I hope to build another...

Nice work on the chief, I hope to build another myself someday, last time was in the 60's. The Fox does not like the side mount. I have found a chicken hopper tank normally works though.
Forum: Glow to Electric Conversions
07-14-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,580
Posted By xby-1

Boomerang you will like the 2211-2300...

Boomerang
you will like the 2211-2300 (tel:2211-2300). On 3s with a 5" prop it is like a .049, should be fine on 2s. I have used several and the only problem I ever had was bending a shaft in a...
Forum: Control Lines
05-21-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,819
Posted By xby-1

I had a Pet .099 in the late 60's. It was in a...

I had a Pet .099 in the late 60's. It was in a plane about the size of the one Jim mention. Way enough power, never cared for the motor though and traded it away.
Forum: "1/2 A" & "1/8 A" airplanes
03-10-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By xby-1

The AMA sell the Reinheart Snapper MAN 7/52 and...

The AMA sell the Reinheart Snapper MAN 7/52 and the Southwestern version .
Forum: Control Lines
12-27-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By xby-1

the IMAX B6 Charger/Discharger is a very good one...

the IMAX B6 Charger/Discharger is a very good one for the price http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5548&gclid=COj5pIbn0bsCFYtQOgodvy0AFQ


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Forum: Control Lines
11-27-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By xby-1

I may have the magazine, if so I may be able to...

I may have the magazine, if so I may be able to copy and blow up the plan. I'll look at my stack of old mags
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