Lou
Just wanted to add my 2 cents worth. I started flying c/l in the early 60's with the Cox .049 engines and 1/2 A planes that I had to build myself. No such thing as ARF back then. Progressed up to the larger craft (40 to 52 inch spans) and flew these into the 80's. Ringmasters, Noblers, and all I could get at the time. I wore out a McCoy .29. Flew it for 20 years. By the mid 80's, family, jobs, and education took most of my time and money. But now kids are gone and I once again have time on my hand. I got into R/C about 8 years ago and do enjoy it a lot, but I still miss my C/L days. My hanger has 4 R/C craft but I am going back into the C/L business. I never thought the circles I flew were boring. Every flight was a blast and i never could figure out why I could still control the plane with the cables as twisted as they were at the end of a flight. Inside loops, outside loops, overhead figure 8's, vertical and horizontal 8"s. Basically everything I could throw out there. I guess it all depends on how a person sees the sport. I can never remember a flight being "dull" or "boring". Don't get me wrong, R/C is a lot of fun too, but why limit ourselves to one avenue of the sport? I think C/L is a GREAT learning tool for all ages, and should help build the knowledge and confidence to advance one's skills in any aero sport.
RWCherry
Mt Sterling KY

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