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Control Line: Aerobatics

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 139, 140

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS IM GOING TO TACKLE difficult subject Trimming make best-flying airplane have discussed almost variable Control Line Stunter however useful area evaluating trimming process real question define areathe ideal airplane certainly matter opinion know well have responses what follows goes end flying season opportunity test several fliers models striking differences way aircraft set up prompted reflect trimming situation own experiences making tuned pipes work cases suspect out Stunt land baseline missing know what goal unless youve experienced defined Trimming relevant competition-minded flier sport flier well Improving combination improves flying enjoyment provides positive problem-solving feedback During last few years can recall conversations Bob Hunt about what really good models felt like flew instead just watching Watching good flier can deceptive youre trying evaluate good particular airplane because good flier can make marginal airplane look superior isnt heavy inaccurately-constructed model will never outstanding though have seen some heavy aircraft fly acceptably what like get hands exceptional combination conversations Bob discussed opportunities has fly some Bill Werwages models Bill has always exceptional airplanesthey accurately constructed wellproven set numbers top competitors builds lightest models Considering extensive knowledge countless flights models considered standards Bob said during flights never able see flying surface may sound strange makes sense wing adjusted ride level optimum line rake means wing aligned leveled tip weight measured compensate lines Throughout pattern airplane tracked Well-adjusted models track pointed stay fact can tell airplane going really good well flies level upright invertedgiven center gravity CC acceptable model has acceptable CC range just has range tip weight line adjustment rudder adjustment good airplane will lock nice groove require no effort maintain whether model upright inverted heavy wind turbulence want aircraft track rounds entries exits model must go point guide Now am area determined personal preference and/or individual airplane define model should turn use term control pressure level flight control pressure maintains track consistent maneuvers model should adjusted inside turn outside March 1997 139 New Texan Bob Lipscomb Su 26 Aldrich ST 46 Beautiful molded fiberglass cowl prettiest Australian Nationals Peter Hogartil Paul Walker-designed Impact has Enya 45 pipe Currell Patie sent picture profile Spitfire Mk XIV George Aldrich poses 1960 Classic design Magnum powered Fox 35 34 ounces nice flier Look soon Brodak Classic-legal kit Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthFumbe Kiev SuJAM13IWCSe 3702 N Pace LU acola FL 32505 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g/46oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 ODEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21 gI75oz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-1 6CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-8473 VISA MASTERCARD Ix sx repair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders please complete cource relioble accurate ord affordable aireleto dota ocquloitior producto am Sees Telemetry louder portable telemetry techooloty Military commerciol ord ruciog applicotiors Folly irtetrated systems aualable immediate delluery St 195 SWOOSHIEtm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Parachutist real crowd pleaser lot fun 4Brilliant colors Fl orange Fl pink yellow red white blue goldl Complete figure & release system $1895 eo plus $325 5/1-I Model lviatlon Special Red White St Blue Red & Gold Combo $1895 325 S/H SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W fist St N Suite #77 WIchIta KS 67203-2107 Dept MflV send SASE brochure turn require equal control pressure Equal turn-rates balanced pressure interrelated also important Personal preference determines much pressure exerted forward CC will generate heavy control pressure rearward CC will generate relatively lighter control pressure Im ignoring control system ratios though have effect preference set up airplane lightto-moderate pressurebut retain pressure throughout maneuvering hemisphere difficult airplanes heavy line tension control pressure below 450 pressure diminishes drastically vertical overheads especially wind Some large variances can balanced trade heavy tension low tension/pressure equal pressure can achieved adjusting leadouts forward ideal airplane neutralized turncontrol pressure minimum effort tension going place however havent talked about cornering maneuvers can get aircraft groove track fly well moving CC forward hard part also get acceptable corner really good airplane will maintain same positive turn showing sharp corner Bob Hunts comment about Bill Werwages models showing wings anywhere indicates cornering maneuvers wing throwing tip rolling Furthermore model turns stops quickly establish required flats squares easy because rapid turns establish momentum must stopped damped instantly requires pilots ability excellent properly-trimmed aircraft considering cornering requirement think back neutral equal-pressure airplane Its going much easier well precise consistent fly inside corners outside corners Everything Ive discussed determined feel personal preference however model has range adjustments set up individual tastes make perform well need explore range adjustments available find extremes can optimize models performance airplane go exactly want neutral feel important Occasionally see references modeling overseas have little access activity However Aeromodeller respected modeling magazine Great Britain years wealth knowledge international activity magazine available US through Wise Owl World Wide Publications 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Other modeling magazines also available Model Aviation r CHEAJIVE 4338 Auslin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 CANOPIESTe 516/431-4127 Fax 516/889-2682 malolalure & hOCk tevetal Ofof syotomo 5 - have lull has ol axestotes wtt Ps vendor mild Cell leaf mail ut II ft plan hoot 1120 t sIlo II tenaee 1100 ceralog Toesa iii Jr Crarreis I.'Sniesna Syatenra itlees very Pacachetes 1CIO00Data/Video Licks Loggers Cockpit Display Soitware ms Esteesal Auto Pilots Complete Deound Stations Tracking Antennas 1936 MISS AMERICA 84 IA Enginur say uycle 4o o cycle Radio 3-Channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Phone 801-544-5689 Call Send $300 br Color Brochure modeis $100 Color Pamphlet Miss America Only UT RES ADD 625% TAX

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/03
Page Numbers: 139, 140

CONTROL LINE AEROBATICS IM GOING TO TACKLE difficult subject Trimming make best-flying airplane have discussed almost variable Control Line Stunter however useful area evaluating trimming process real question define areathe ideal airplane certainly matter opinion know well have responses what follows goes end flying season opportunity test several fliers models striking differences way aircraft set up prompted reflect trimming situation own experiences making tuned pipes work cases suspect out Stunt land baseline missing know what goal unless youve experienced defined Trimming relevant competition-minded flier sport flier well Improving combination improves flying enjoyment provides positive problem-solving feedback During last few years can recall conversations Bob Hunt about what really good models felt like flew instead just watching Watching good flier can deceptive youre trying evaluate good particular airplane because good flier can make marginal airplane look superior isnt heavy inaccurately-constructed model will never outstanding though have seen some heavy aircraft fly acceptably what like get hands exceptional combination conversations Bob discussed opportunities has fly some Bill Werwages models Bill has always exceptional airplanesthey accurately constructed wellproven set numbers top competitors builds lightest models Considering extensive knowledge countless flights models considered standards Bob said during flights never able see flying surface may sound strange makes sense wing adjusted ride level optimum line rake means wing aligned leveled tip weight measured compensate lines Throughout pattern airplane tracked Well-adjusted models track pointed stay fact can tell airplane going really good well flies level upright invertedgiven center gravity CC acceptable model has acceptable CC range just has range tip weight line adjustment rudder adjustment good airplane will lock nice groove require no effort maintain whether model upright inverted heavy wind turbulence want aircraft track rounds entries exits model must go point guide Now am area determined personal preference and/or individual airplane define model should turn use term control pressure level flight control pressure maintains track consistent maneuvers model should adjusted inside turn outside March 1997 139 New Texan Bob Lipscomb Su 26 Aldrich ST 46 Beautiful molded fiberglass cowl prettiest Australian Nationals Peter Hogartil Paul Walker-designed Impact has Enya 45 pipe Currell Patie sent picture profile Spitfire Mk XIV George Aldrich poses 1960 Classic design Magnum powered Fox 35 34 ounces nice flier Look soon Brodak Classic-legal kit Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves wallet Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time -- call Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio SouthFumbe Kiev SuJAM13IWCSe 3702 N Pace LU acola FL 32505 MICRO DIGITAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS SAFE NO GLITCH POWER ON SOFT LOW TORQUE START UP HIGH RATE SMALL SIZE LIGHTWEIGHT SELF ALIGNS TO YOUR TRANSMITTER NO ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY MICRO DEMON 100 20AMP 1-14CELL 12x085x039 13g/46oz wires 4700Hz includes setup LED 995 ODEMON 102 *N* 2OAMP 6-8CELL BEC BRAKE 21 gI75oz wires 4700Hz 18x0S5x039 includes setup LED$5995 SPEED DEMON 200 35AMP 1-1 6CELL 16xl0x042 26g192oz wires 2400Hz$8295 VIPER MODEL PRODUCTS 3475 Edison Way Suite Menlo Park CA 94025 1-800-592-8473 VISA MASTERCARD Ix sx repair information 904-434-0909 800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line Orders please complete cource relioble accurate ord affordable aireleto dota ocquloitior producto am Sees Telemetry louder portable telemetry techooloty Military commerciol ord ruciog applicotiors Folly irtetrated systems aualable immediate delluery St 195 SWOOSHIEtm BAILS OUT Release scale-like Parachutist real crowd pleaser lot fun 4Brilliant colors Fl orange Fl pink yellow red white blue goldl Complete figure & release system $1895 eo plus $325 5/1-I Model lviatlon Special Red White St Blue Red & Gold Combo $1895 325 S/H SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W fist St N Suite #77 WIchIta KS 67203-2107 Dept MflV send SASE brochure turn require equal control pressure Equal turn-rates balanced pressure interrelated also important Personal preference determines much pressure exerted forward CC will generate heavy control pressure rearward CC will generate relatively lighter control pressure Im ignoring control system ratios though have effect preference set up airplane lightto-moderate pressurebut retain pressure throughout maneuvering hemisphere difficult airplanes heavy line tension control pressure below 450 pressure diminishes drastically vertical overheads especially wind Some large variances can balanced trade heavy tension low tension/pressure equal pressure can achieved adjusting leadouts forward ideal airplane neutralized turncontrol pressure minimum effort tension going place however havent talked about cornering maneuvers can get aircraft groove track fly well moving CC forward hard part also get acceptable corner really good airplane will maintain same positive turn showing sharp corner Bob Hunts comment about Bill Werwages models showing wings anywhere indicates cornering maneuvers wing throwing tip rolling Furthermore model turns stops quickly establish required flats squares easy because rapid turns establish momentum must stopped damped instantly requires pilots ability excellent properly-trimmed aircraft considering cornering requirement think back neutral equal-pressure airplane Its going much easier well precise consistent fly inside corners outside corners Everything Ive discussed determined feel personal preference however model has range adjustments set up individual tastes make perform well need explore range adjustments available find extremes can optimize models performance airplane go exactly want neutral feel important Occasionally see references modeling overseas have little access activity However Aeromodeller respected modeling magazine Great Britain years wealth knowledge international activity magazine available US through Wise Owl World Wide Publications 4314 West 238th St Torrance CA 90505-4509 Tel 310 375-6258 Other modeling magazines also available Model Aviation r CHEAJIVE 4338 Auslin Blvd Island Park NY 11558 CANOPIESTe 516/431-4127 Fax 516/889-2682 malolalure & hOCk tevetal Ofof syotomo 5 - have lull has ol axestotes wtt Ps vendor mild Cell leaf mail ut II ft plan hoot 1120 t sIlo II tenaee 1100 ceralog Toesa iii Jr Crarreis I.'Sniesna Syatenra itlees very Pacachetes 1CIO00Data/Video Licks Loggers Cockpit Display Soitware ms Esteesal Auto Pilots Complete Deound Stations Tracking Antennas 1936 MISS AMERICA 84 IA Enginur say uycle 4o o cycle Radio 3-Channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Phone 801-544-5689 Call Send $300 br Color Brochure modeis $100 Color Pamphlet Miss America Only UT RES ADD 625% TAX

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