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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 136, 137

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS FOR SOME TIME Ive wanted column practice wasnt quite sure could put together soit would benefit broadest spectrum teaching other day ran across video musician Wynton Marsalis titled Tackling Monster wherein discussed method practicing immediately struck methods paralled have used Precision Aerobatics over years title particular both amusing right target Practice monster must conquered order progress Aerobatics previous columns Ive talked about important find good coach Mr Marsalis places such emphasis ranks aspect important consider subjective Control Line Precision Aerobatics its easier understand important point can progress far own knowledge visualization pattern Frequent sessions coach produce framework build achieve personal best have have plan can set goals chart progress Starting process lot easier actually laying out usable plan person will need individualized plan essential elements comprising plan will generally similar Lets look several different levels proficiency might develop plan First consider relative newcomer has learned fly safely few maneuvers An appropriate plan flier would look beginner pattern assess current capability chart course master simple patterns before proceeding plan might include working maneuvers hand intent improve things flier can step toward new parts pattern session should chart out new material goal should just flying pattern flying well next level would involve looking full AIvIA/F2B aerobatic pattern emphasis difficult maneuvers everything working well flying Precision Aerobatics just Most t like other sportthere zone ime flying run things right zone incredible experiencethe airplane does exactly what want way get point through repetitionsproductive repetitions need collect yourself really focus what doing Concentrate get huny chances youll pressing take time practice prepared flight Dont rush fly next turn youre ready reason know Ive done myself upon reflection usually particular flight didnt prove productive Agaln highlights value planningyou wont have make things up go along general plan thought out way field will prove satisfactory have worked strategic planner know people abhor planning especially written form However planning important outcome thought process questions developed result next point Mr Marsalis made video really hit home practice hard parts longer Everyone hates what cant well What terrible true dichotomy solution very thing hatepractice practice purpose practice coach lets talk bit about what hard can visualize 136 Model Aviation * Australian Nationals Kneeling champ Joe Parisi Standing L-R Tim Gee Peter Hogarth Brian Eather Jeff Reeves Always high placer Nationals Bill Rich has 96 entry Based SV series Randy Smith Windy Urtnowskis ST 60-powered Spitfire Outstanding camouflage color scheme Plans available Windy Brian Eathers typical excellent craftsmanship latest Firecracker series Big change ST 60 power hard maneuvers square eights hourglass figures squares triangles Certainly maneuvers need developed perfectedthey differentiations However suggestion practiced end complete pattern Another hard thing us usually shy away flying wind lots fliers fly well home field under good conditions very few fliers fly well strange locations bad weather Sounds like contest way learn perform adverse conditions first-hand experience Find out equipment combination will work wind vary prop/engine/trim will find models can made fly much better thought possible Soliciting help expert will make lot easier next point video play expression gave pause because didnt immediately see would apply Precision Aerobatics answer Mr Marsalis detailed explanation Always try best practice session may seem important may have attitude just sport-fly improve must take advantage opportunity fly flight would determine national champion Recently good friend commented flying going all-out because didnt have new airplane said alibi working old model capable airplane certainly flew well enough pennit meaningful practice Get going slant next point learn mistakes interesting competitors tend hard themselves its fact failure properly analyzed corrected can positive experience Its difficult progress out making mistakes dont dwell last item sometimes hard optimistic Pessimism guarantees failure always sessions dont go way want its nature beast modeling few closed environments provides results directly proportional input involved 4-4Oxl/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 oiioy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 oluminum foir prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fox free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Rood908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 started trying get precise flying days didnt think Id ever able fly some shapes correctly No matter much pushed just wouldnt get Almost overnight everything seemed fall place another phenomenon occurs fliers practice lot good pilot can turn excellent flights first 50 flights especially beginning season Often point progress will level off turn down However flier diligent works hard another 200 flights over short period everything will improve consistency shapes everything another level performance higher best yet achieved level becomes basis next performance Obviously price practice practice purpose practice coachand circle complete Theres something really exciting horizon After years success both competitor editor Flying Models magazine Bob Hunt has decided embark several new private business ventures Robins View Productions Bobs new video-production company will producing videos dealing wide variety modeling topics videos will produced utilizing state-of-the-art nearbroadcast-quality resolution editing techniques nonlinear digital platform will provide highest-quality videos ever seen modeling world Several major projects currently works first tied Bobs lost-foam wing-construction techniques will two tapes basic tape dealing wing construction utilizing lost-foam method advanced tape demonstrating balsamolding techniques including wing leading edges fuselage shells second project will quarterly video magazine format will technical segments beginner segments interviews famous fliers contest coverage vintage segments etcetera Subscriptions will $80 per year $2475 per tape first tapes should available time read column Contact Bob Skytech Innovations Box 368 Stockertown PA 18083Tel 610759-8813 l Glow Plugs Introduces NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator $209 addition . FIREBALL RC IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swanson Associates P0 Box 151 s,el948 Wayne NJ 0747055 Ssd Fe Wth complete specicatlons flight test data DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Dance Skies Aerohatic Grace Capturing Beauty Flight Wing Span 44 inches Length 41 inches Wing Area 792 sq in Radio 4-channel Wing Loading 142 ozJsq ft AHerons 41 servo WeIght 4 bs 14 oz EngIne 40 2-cycle Rolled lull-size Illustrated plans Instruction manual Built-up wings Solid tail surfaces Dwable easy-to-construct box type sheeted fuselage Pre-cut balsa ply kft$129 plus $8 S&l4 Scratch Builders Plans & Templates$21 plus $3 S&H WIso Raddenb add 5% SalesTso Send Check Money Order Today Please aIew 2-3 weeks krduieery 1500 INDIGO DRIVE O5HKOSH WI 54901-6630 PH 414-232-9972 FAX 414-232-9976 AERONAUrICAL FRODIJCTS DESIGN & DEVELOPMEr July1996 137 Get Ready HORNET 40 Sport Biplane R S PrecisionSpecIalizIng 21 Years Business- Precision Machining 5 Years making parts for- Prototype hobbier- C N C Machining 641 NE 26th Ct Jig Boring Pompano Bch FL 33069 NC Fistures call Quote- Custom Design Parts 716-684-6195 Custom Tools

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/07
Page Numbers: 136, 137

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS FOR SOME TIME Ive wanted column practice wasnt quite sure could put together soit would benefit broadest spectrum teaching other day ran across video musician Wynton Marsalis titled Tackling Monster wherein discussed method practicing immediately struck methods paralled have used Precision Aerobatics over years title particular both amusing right target Practice monster must conquered order progress Aerobatics previous columns Ive talked about important find good coach Mr Marsalis places such emphasis ranks aspect important consider subjective Control Line Precision Aerobatics its easier understand important point can progress far own knowledge visualization pattern Frequent sessions coach produce framework build achieve personal best have have plan can set goals chart progress Starting process lot easier actually laying out usable plan person will need individualized plan essential elements comprising plan will generally similar Lets look several different levels proficiency might develop plan First consider relative newcomer has learned fly safely few maneuvers An appropriate plan flier would look beginner pattern assess current capability chart course master simple patterns before proceeding plan might include working maneuvers hand intent improve things flier can step toward new parts pattern session should chart out new material goal should just flying pattern flying well next level would involve looking full AIvIA/F2B aerobatic pattern emphasis difficult maneuvers everything working well flying Precision Aerobatics just Most t like other sportthere zone ime flying run things right zone incredible experiencethe airplane does exactly what want way get point through repetitionsproductive repetitions need collect yourself really focus what doing Concentrate get huny chances youll pressing take time practice prepared flight Dont rush fly next turn youre ready reason know Ive done myself upon reflection usually particular flight didnt prove productive Agaln highlights value planningyou wont have make things up go along general plan thought out way field will prove satisfactory have worked strategic planner know people abhor planning especially written form However planning important outcome thought process questions developed result next point Mr Marsalis made video really hit home practice hard parts longer Everyone hates what cant well What terrible true dichotomy solution very thing hatepractice practice purpose practice coach lets talk bit about what hard can visualize 136 Model Aviation * Australian Nationals Kneeling champ Joe Parisi Standing L-R Tim Gee Peter Hogarth Brian Eather Jeff Reeves Always high placer Nationals Bill Rich has 96 entry Based SV series Randy Smith Windy Urtnowskis ST 60-powered Spitfire Outstanding camouflage color scheme Plans available Windy Brian Eathers typical excellent craftsmanship latest Firecracker series Big change ST 60 power hard maneuvers square eights hourglass figures squares triangles Certainly maneuvers need developed perfectedthey differentiations However suggestion practiced end complete pattern Another hard thing us usually shy away flying wind lots fliers fly well home field under good conditions very few fliers fly well strange locations bad weather Sounds like contest way learn perform adverse conditions first-hand experience Find out equipment combination will work wind vary prop/engine/trim will find models can made fly much better thought possible Soliciting help expert will make lot easier next point video play expression gave pause because didnt immediately see would apply Precision Aerobatics answer Mr Marsalis detailed explanation Always try best practice session may seem important may have attitude just sport-fly improve must take advantage opportunity fly flight would determine national champion Recently good friend commented flying going all-out because didnt have new airplane said alibi working old model capable airplane certainly flew well enough pennit meaningful practice Get going slant next point learn mistakes interesting competitors tend hard themselves its fact failure properly analyzed corrected can positive experience Its difficult progress out making mistakes dont dwell last item sometimes hard optimistic Pessimism guarantees failure always sessions dont go way want its nature beast modeling few closed environments provides results directly proportional input involved 4-4Oxl/2 socket caps sell S435/1 00 oiioy steel S665/100 stainless S750/50 oluminum foir prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fox free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Rood908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 started trying get precise flying days didnt think Id ever able fly some shapes correctly No matter much pushed just wouldnt get Almost overnight everything seemed fall place another phenomenon occurs fliers practice lot good pilot can turn excellent flights first 50 flights especially beginning season Often point progress will level off turn down However flier diligent works hard another 200 flights over short period everything will improve consistency shapes everything another level performance higher best yet achieved level becomes basis next performance Obviously price practice practice purpose practice coachand circle complete Theres something really exciting horizon After years success both competitor editor Flying Models magazine Bob Hunt has decided embark several new private business ventures Robins View Productions Bobs new video-production company will producing videos dealing wide variety modeling topics videos will produced utilizing state-of-the-art nearbroadcast-quality resolution editing techniques nonlinear digital platform will provide highest-quality videos ever seen modeling world Several major projects currently works first tied Bobs lost-foam wing-construction techniques will two tapes basic tape dealing wing construction utilizing lost-foam method advanced tape demonstrating balsamolding techniques including wing leading edges fuselage shells second project will quarterly video magazine format will technical segments beginner segments interviews famous fliers contest coverage vintage segments etcetera Subscriptions will $80 per year $2475 per tape first tapes should available time read column Contact Bob Skytech Innovations Box 368 Stockertown PA 18083Tel 610759-8813 l Glow Plugs Introduces NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator $209 addition . FIREBALL RC IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swanson Associates P0 Box 151 s,el948 Wayne NJ 0747055 Ssd Fe Wth complete specicatlons flight test data DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Dance Skies Aerohatic Grace Capturing Beauty Flight Wing Span 44 inches Length 41 inches Wing Area 792 sq in Radio 4-channel Wing Loading 142 ozJsq ft AHerons 41 servo WeIght 4 bs 14 oz EngIne 40 2-cycle Rolled lull-size Illustrated plans Instruction manual Built-up wings Solid tail surfaces Dwable easy-to-construct box type sheeted fuselage Pre-cut balsa ply kft$129 plus $8 S&l4 Scratch Builders Plans & Templates$21 plus $3 S&H WIso Raddenb add 5% SalesTso Send Check Money Order Today Please aIew 2-3 weeks krduieery 1500 INDIGO DRIVE O5HKOSH WI 54901-6630 PH 414-232-9972 FAX 414-232-9976 AERONAUrICAL FRODIJCTS DESIGN & DEVELOPMEr July1996 137 Get Ready HORNET 40 Sport Biplane R S PrecisionSpecIalizIng 21 Years Business- Precision Machining 5 Years making parts for- Prototype hobbier- C N C Machining 641 NE 26th Ct Jig Boring Pompano Bch FL 33069 NC Fistures call Quote- Custom Design Parts 716-684-6195 Custom Tools

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