I just bought a Sig Twister kit and it is under construction now, the engine is a .40 Saito 4 stroke, pretty much by the plans other than the engine choice. I grew up flying 1/2a CL and had many cox kits but never flew the larger ones so I never had to set up anything other than the 1/2a lines tied directly to the bellcrank. There are details in the plans sort of, how should the lead out lines be constructed, is there a best method? I need to buy lines and a handle as well, Brodak seems like the source for this stuff, is there a go-to setup I should order?

Brodak is a good source. He recently passed away so I would hurry and get supplies. Here is a good video of making lines. I use about .030" braided stainless lines from a downrigger for .35 size planes, and .015" x 60 ft. lines. You can crimp braided lines too, Pass the loose end through the tube so it does not slip, and most guys use an eyelet so the line does not chafe. Give it a firm pull test when you are done. Safety forced. I think 20 Gs. Not just because of flying forces, but because lines go slack and can jerk pretty hard when you step back. Safety thongs are used now, that hook on to the down side of the handle with a slip knot to your wrist.. It came in handy for me twice so far. My wrist was a bit sore the next day. Enjoy your flying again. It will be much better than the little .049s.

All good advice from aspeed. Welcome back to C/L , and a good choice of model to do it with. Im a Twister fan. Heres a few of mine. All with OS engines, LA .46 & .40 for power....Gene

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Old post but welcome back to the circle! Brodak is in full swing and they offer probably the best supply of U Control Items. Sig reciently relocated to another town. And was bought out about two years ago. Most of their items are sold out. And several UControl items have been dis continued. I’ve been using Brodak and they offer very good service. I don’t do ARFs only buy kits. And supply’s from Balsa USA.AJ.

I know ARFs are tempting and will save you money and usually will get you in the circle quicker. Read you old and new flyers. Thus web site offers very good information I’ve learned several things I forgot about. When I was 13 in the military and flew u control a lot, and crashed a lot. Welcome to the circleAJ

Hearing all the time about new and former guys Going back to U Control. For myself it is or was a great move. Lots of info on several sites and plenty of Videos, to compair. If you don’t know as questions some thing we did not have back 55 years ago. The information about the Circle is out their and ask questions. I still crash and that’s the truth but only twice was it beyond repair. All my other crashes were repairable and getting better and better at repairs. Pre flights are and so are post flights after you fly. AJ

I’ve started wrapping my own lines mostly seven strand .015 and .018. I was swapping handles from air plane to airplane. And learned that is not a good Idea. Probably means that’s why I was crashing so much. Not getting the same results. From plane to plane my Chief flap and elevator was only moving a little compaired to my Bislob. And also my handles one I’ve had for well sense 1963. That was the only handle I owned. At 77 Arthritis has invaded my hands. Holding on to that handle and the constant pull is tough. I was talking to Okie Aire, Russell. It’s a family business. And bought a few handles they are wider and so I modified my Brodak and 63 handle and that fixed my holding on, Also use a safety strap on the down side. Haven’t tried my modification in the Circle, but I hope it helps. AJ

Hey guys another thought! For those of us that get dizzy in the circle, it’s pretty normal especially if your a bit older. I have found practice and doing a six second turn every day. I started with five turns and gradually increased it to thirty five! It really helps I do that every day, takes a few minutes. On the average Monday thru Sunday start with five and increase five turns every day. Works for me. AJ

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Hi Tom haven’t tried that yet, maybe five counter then five clock. Sometimes I get confused pulling up control and down control. Tried different ways to hold the handle. And my up and down straight arm movement. I’ve found that a little wrist movement helps. But too much results in a crash. Having a hard time with that!AJ

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Hi Greg, Ya I've been doing wing overs and inverted over to another wing over and back level. Been trying to time my 2.5 ounce fuel tank. Landed my BiSlob on the top wing. Been flying 58 foot .015 seven stran lines. Still have fuel in the tank. Got some sort of fuel issue. Or possibly a worn glow plug. Found out that the special coating on the wire wears off and the plug glows but, not hot enough to burn the fuel Caster mixture, especially if the fuel is five percent nitro. And that's what I am running. I think my plug on that engine Fox Stunt 35,is a fox glow plug. I have some OS plugs. None of my plugs have the idler bar. AJ