Control line comeback
07-05-2018 | 05:18 AM
#51
I received a Veco Chief, full stunt plane, with a Fox 35 Redhead engine. 65 years ago. OLD ? I was worried the plane would be too heavy. So I removed some weight. Kid all alone at school yard. Started it up a couple of times. Checked elevator travel. 3 kids come over. 1 holds the plane. He lets go of it. it rolls 2 feet & pulls straight up and is almost on it's back going the other way. I yank the lines the other way . The violent Ss continue up , over & down the other side . I do about 3 more of the over the top flights. I am mentally exhausted & remember I filled the 4 ounce tank. I try to land. Break a prop & spread the wheels a lot.
Not a scratch on the pilot for his first flight.
Not a scratch on the pilot for his first flight.
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07-05-2018 | 05:21 AM
#52
I am 63 now started flying large scale u-control when I was 13 and in all those years, the Nobler has continued to be my favorite plane. I am currently considering building an r/c version and looking for the plans. I know I saw them on line somewhere but can't seem to find them anymore. anybody have any idea ?
I have the plans....but....
I cant get them sent out for a couple of weeks. I'm headed to France in the morning for the world championships. Place your order any time just be aware of the delay getting them to you.
07-07-2018 | 06:25 AM
#54
07-07-2018 | 07:19 AM
#55
Talked to Stan that has a business in Little Rock, AR called Vintage Performance Model Airplanes.. He told me control line is coming back. He is selling several control line airplanes and shipping them out all over the US.. We are talking about doing a combat event in the near future..
https://www.facebook.com/vintageperformancestan/
https://www.facebook.com/vintageperformancestan/
Last edited by Spin; 07-07-2018 at 07:21 AM.
09-15-2018 | 06:43 AM
#56
What a GREAT thread. Dozens of the models show and listed are in my history. I did not realize how many until I perused this thread. I am an RC come-back after 30 yrs. I left the RC world behind me in 1985. Of course I grew up with control line. I have an assembled raw-wood un-painted Carl Goldberg field tote on the table in front of me now. Would not let it go for the world. I traded my Fox 36x and McCoy 35 redhead for an Enya with a carburetor. I regret it. I think it was a mistake. Below is my recent engine purchase
1986 OS 61 Max FS
1986 OS 61 Max FS
09-15-2018 | 07:40 AM
#57
Talked to Stan that has a business in Little Rock, AR called Vintage Performance Model Airplanes.. He told me control line is coming back. He is selling several control line airplanes and shipping them out all over the US.. We are talking about doing a combat event in the near future..
https://www.facebook.com/vintageperformancestan/
https://www.facebook.com/vintageperformancestan/
09-15-2018 | 07:42 AM
#58
What a GREAT thread. Dozens of the models show and listed are in my history. I did not realize how many until I perused this thread. I am an RC come-back after 30 yrs. I left the RC world behind me in 1985. Of course I grew up with control line. I have an assembled raw-wood un-painted Carl Goldberg field tote on the table in front of me now. Would not let it go for the world. I traded my Fox 36x and McCoy 35 redhead for an Enya with a carburetor. I regret it. I think it was a mistake. Below is my recent engine purchase
1986 OS 61 Max FS
Attachment 2261948
1986 OS 61 Max FS
Attachment 2261948
Cheers - Peter
09-15-2018 | 12:12 PM
#59
Being connected to the plane will be an understatement for a .61. You will know it is there fer sure. I think it is an SF .61. An FS is a four stroke usually. Anything over two strokes is just kinky.
09-15-2018 | 01:56 PM
#60
My plan is to use it on an RC Yak. My control line stuff is long gone.
09-15-2018 | 02:05 PM
#61
This is my favorite on the sim. Its a simulation of a 1/4 scale Yak. The .60 two stroke or .90 four stroke size is what I will likely pursue for field flying.
Last edited by Lee Taylor; 09-15-2018 at 02:07 PM.
09-15-2018 | 03:02 PM
#62
Oh, yeah - don't forget the International Cox PT-19 Fly-it-if-you-got-it weekend is next weekend, Fri, Sat, Sun 21-23 Sept.
The Ringmaster Fly-a-thon is weekend Sat-Sun 6-7 October.
I'll leave it to you to google - I believe coxenginesforum kind of leads the PT-19 weekend and there is a facebook site for the Ringmaster fly-a-thon.
Dust em off, grease em up and fly em...
Cheers,
Peter
The Ringmaster Fly-a-thon is weekend Sat-Sun 6-7 October.
I'll leave it to you to google - I believe coxenginesforum kind of leads the PT-19 weekend and there is a facebook site for the Ringmaster fly-a-thon.
Dust em off, grease em up and fly em...
Cheers,
Peter
09-17-2018 | 05:40 AM
#63
09-20-2018 | 03:26 AM
#64
I have definite plans to visit the CL circles at Triple Tree (South Carolina) in May of 2019. If its in your blood, there is no escape. This will be an extremely popular spot because MANY R/C flyers started with CL
http://www.tripletreeaerodrome.com/c...ne-circles.php
http://www.tripletreeaerodrome.com/c...ne-circles.php
Last edited by Lee Taylor; 09-20-2018 at 03:28 AM.
09-21-2018 | 04:36 AM
#66
Doe. Pay attention! No I cannot go next week due to a previous obligation. Although I think many will appreciate your posting. Thank you
Last edited by Lee Taylor; 09-21-2018 at 04:40 AM.
10-01-2018 | 02:17 AM
#69
[QUOTE=duck899;12466949]Love flying control line, its such a rush!/QUOTE]
Very nice looking models. Did you build those? Are the wings balsa sheet on the yellow one? Great finish. How did you accomplish it? Monokote? Paint?
Very nice looking models. Did you build those? Are the wings balsa sheet on the yellow one? Great finish. How did you accomplish it? Monokote? Paint?
Last edited by Lee Taylor; 10-01-2018 at 02:21 AM.
10-01-2018 | 02:37 AM
#70
I am slowly working my way back into R/C planes. I flew a LOT of C/L back in the day. It is still of interest to me. Here is the B-25 Mitchell Warbird I was flying last night on my simulator.
12-15-2018 | 01:39 PM
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I started C/L in 1970 as a young kid living in Germany. I currently have a collection of over 25 Scientific 1/2A kits available for sale. They are carved balsa fuse and slab wing except for Big Otto.
12-03-2019 | 05:27 PM
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Last Fall I took my old Flite Streak w a Fox 35 and flew for the first time in maybe 16 years. I knew how to fly but was pretty easily dizzied. Thank goodness for lazy eights. I wasn't too steady on my feet. The old buddies at the field say that will get better. I'm not sure, 64 now, not as spry as I used to be. But I think some practice like I did when I was first learning, just circling, I might be able to get used to it again. Shorter flights in the beginning might also help. When I was flying last Fall, I really felt unsteady with the feeling that I could fall. But the true controliner in me wouldn't let it happen. Just some thoughts from my experience. I do hope to fly controline this Spring.
