RE: im new here just flew my first CL in 30 years!
Gus
Welcome back to Control Line flying!!
John Brodak is absolutely correct when he recommends a 35 size model to learn how to fly Control Line.
Ihave a CL Trainer that I let new or retread flier learn on. It is a Ringmaster Trainer with a Blue Bird 25 up front and my U/Tronics Control single channel electronics controlling the throttle. The advantages of a big throttled model to learn on are:
a. You can feel the model
b.You have time to react
c. lap times are longer 5-7 seconds verses 2-3 seconds.
d. less sensitive to control inputs
e. If you or the model has a problem you can reduce power and slow the model down or shut the engineoff and land
f. Most fun, do touch and gos without killing the engine (Good practice time)
Clancy