Control Line: Scale

I Scale El Mike Staff ARE YOU READY flying season Now almost upon us its time think about getting flying box equipment ready go out fly scale model youve working winter getting ready packing up airplane car tossing some fuel speeding down road fine spring day First several important things check out safety models Start checking line length very important 3-line systems third line same length two flying lines should run out lines check movements throw bellcrank throw throttle other mechanical hookups Minor adjustments third line quite normal assure proper operation would very helpful find warm building long enough warm spring day may stretch out assurred proper action Make sure ends lines properly wound copper wire prevent coming loose prefer use little epoxy worked over cop per wire make sure does come un done instead soldering copper wire feel improper soldering can fatigue line overheating wire making brittle Another thing check lines make sure no kinks Scale models normally heavy have tendency put stress lines kinks lines extra weight pull could cause lines break point want spend winter long building scale model lose faulty work manship handling lines feel lines important part flight box Other items youll find helpful 12volt battery electric starter engines completely cowled electric starter comes handy Also saves injuries hands fingers Take along some 5-minute epoxy catalytic glues such CG Jet Hot Stuff Zap As well know scale models fragile lot details put minimum amount glue small objects protruding easily caught broken off contests imperative items remain model accused removing scale details before flying could cause reduction static points An extra long screwdriver allenwrench es assortment screws bolts will come real handy find sheet-metal screws sizes tremendous asset Add some clear tape box Use seal off doors windows cockpit other areas model dont want fuel get Pre-flight checks just help pre serve model also vital safety requirement thing lodk make sure motor mounts tight secure both motor firewall Check leadout exits make sure secure wing tips Make sure have proper alignment wing stabilizer take look wheels see track straight model will turn takeoff Proper balance essential tail-heavy model will very erratic hard handle has possibility end ing up fatal crash nose-heavy model will handle lot sluggishly thing remember instance motor quits glide path will short will take considerable elevator hold proper glide angle Mike F Stott 118 E Wheeler St North Man kato MN 56001 28 Model Aviation P-51 Mustang held Ed Schwerkolt started Out Veco kit substantial modifications before being finished Piecing fifth Open Sport Scale 1976 Nationals uses Enym 35 Joe Eiben pull-test station Sport Scale Martin Baltimore A-30 Powered McCoy 35RC engines uses 10-in propellers 6-in pitch inboard engine 5 outboard