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Old 01-06-2009 | 03:55 AM
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sepierce
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Default RE: Hanger 9 ARF PT-19 control line

A little more flight data and pictures. [8D]

This model is ideal for the RC flyer who used to fly control line or would like to try it. The plane built like a H 9 RC ARF and requires only the fuel and other items the RC pilot already has. I added "Picture Pilots" as I think open cockpits without pilots make the plane look nude. I also have pictures of a simple modification to the existing rear wheel to accomodate both remote stooge and normal assisted take offs.

And, the plane is tough! I did a bit of farming when the wind made a 180 degree change during an upline in a square 8. The plane tried to join me in the center of the circle. I was able to get enough line tension/control to mitigate the situation into a 30 degree divot. That's where I ran out of talent, airspace and luck at the same time. The minor damage to the fuse and wing are already fixed and the plane is ready to go. If a Twist/Funtana (or similar RC ARF) hit the deck like this, it would have been a bag case full of tooth pick sized balsa shards.

I suspect that some RC clubs are already figuring out where to put a C/L circle, if they have not already done so.
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