Yup, been over this "discussion" many time. R/C only types find it difficult to believe we don't consider moving to R/C as moving "up". Sure, the airplanes, engines, radios and accessories are more expensive - is this what you mean by moving "up"? I was flying C/L once on a site that was located fairly close to an R/C field. Went over there to watch and started talking to one of the guys. He insisted, "Once you try one of these, you'll never go back!" I went back over and finished my day's flying on the C/L field.

My old C/L club was full of former R/C fliers who wanted a change of pace. Control line is fun, not that expensive but it is difficult to find local retail support.

BTW, I fly both but actually prefer C/L [8D]