Originally Posted by Lou Crane

Peter,

I regret that we've all overlooked the best way, bar none, to learn or teach CL is to team with a current CL flier.

Many handles have a front hoop or some device to attach the lines, forward of the flier's fingers. The "instructor" takes off the model, and the trainee joins 'him' at the center. Instructor moves flying hand to the outer front structure, trainee steps in front of instructor, grasps handle by its proper grip, and rides along without making any input for a few laps.