The proposal, by D.L. Burke of
Menifee, California, to allow the 2.4 GHz
radio system to be used in CL, has been
posted by AMA as CLG 13-1 Burke.
Although I have had information concerning
the proposal in past columns, I feel that now
that it is officially posted, the proposal and
its purposes should once more be stated.
The proposal requests a change be made
to the existing Control Line General
Paragraph “2 General.” The change requests
that the final sentence of the paragraph,
which reads “The use of radio control to
accomplish any control function on Control
Line models is specifically prohibited,” be
replaced with, “The use of 2.4 GHz radio
control to accomplish functions other than
providing aerodynamic control of the
model’s elevation on Control Line models is
allowed.”
The proposal goes on to say that the
intent of the change is to recognize the
advancements in the interference-free
functionality. The intent of the change is to
also allow use of the 2.4 GHz systems to
control nonflight elevation control surfaces.
Control of the elevator and—if used—
maneuvering flaps, would remain controlled
by the wires connected to the control
handle.
This proposal, if passed, would allow for
the easy operation of model functions such
as gear retraction, throttle control, bomb
drop, and many other operations that now
depend on the use of electronic systems,
sending digital signals over insulated wires
between the control handle and the model. I
also understand that the use of the 2.4 GHz
system would make the use of electric
motors and their installation in CL models
an easier task.
In past columns, I have had a number of
favorable comments from readers about the
use of the 2.4 GHz system. Many mentioned
that they were already using the 2.4 GHz
system on fun-fly models and have had great
success. One advantage is doing away with
the weight of the insulated lines and being
able to go back to two-line systems, while
still being able to provide the miscellaneous
control functions.
As time marches on, so do changes and
new technology. In CL modeling’s
beginning, we had only two lines between
the handle and the model, and had one
simple function: elevator control. As time
went on we devised mechanical means of
adding control functions. With the
development of the three-line bellcrank
system and a special handle, we added
various combinations of controls to our
models. Next came the electronic systems
and insulated lines, which allowed us to use
servos to accomplish operational features
similar to those of the prototype aircraft.
With new technology, we now have the
opportunity to go back to two lines from the
model to the handle and, with the assistance
of the 2.4 GHz system, can have all the
operational features we desire. This could be
an opportunity for those who want to try
their hand at CL Scale to do so without the
Also included in this column:
• Former flier returns to CL
• Pictures from CL Scale
at the 2011 Nats
Above: Aaron Bauer, standing beside his
grandfather, Charlie Bauer, was awarded
an AMA scholarship at the 2011 Nats. Ted
Kraver photo.
Left: John Brodak
(R) and Jack Sheeks
(L) presented the
High Point Static
Award to Frank
Beatty for his Borg
Parakeet at the
2011 Nats. Kraver
photo.
Frank Beatty’s impeccable yellow Borg
Parakeet, entered in the FAI CL event, has a
three-line control system. Frank Beatty photo.
cumbersome, insulated lines required with
current electronic systems. Passing this
proposal would not prevent anyone from
continuing to use current control systems.
I urge you to contact your district CL
and Scale Board members who might be
involved in deciding the passage of this
proposal, and let them know how you feel
about it. I feel that passing this proposal and
employing the new technology would be
good for all CL modelers.
In a recent email, John Lickley of Napa,
California, spoke about returning to
building and flying CL. It seems his 13-
year-old daughter, Lynette, asked John
about the models he had hanging in the
garage, and the ensuing conversation with
his daughter got John going again.
John’s Typhoon, which appeared in a
1996 issue of MA, is once more being
completed. John also noted that he and his
daughter have been flying Stunt whenever
the weather permits. His daughter is now
becoming interested in building Scale, and
has an interest in German aircraft. We hope
that it all works out for John and Lynette,
and that we have a couple of newly active
CL fliers.
During our email exchanges, John noted
that there is a source available for old
magazine plans on CD. If you are interested
in modeling plans, articles, newsletters,
136 MODEL AVIATION
reports, and cartoons for almost any category
of modeling prior to 1975, Thomas Wilk in
Duluth, Minnesota, has a great compilation
of material on more than 25 CDs.
Thomas’s CD #12 of old magazine
cartoons contains more than a thousand
cartoons, including 222 CL-related, 335 of
RC, 62 for the Gee Bee, and other subjects
such as World War II years, FF Gas, and
Space modeling.
Another CD, European Speed, covers
models of all Speed classes. There are CDs
covering CL Old-Time and Classic Stunt,
Combat, Carrier, and more.
To obtain a listing of all the CDs, the
contents, and cost, please see the “Sources”
listing for contact information.
This month’s photos: Thanks to Ted
Kraver for providing this month’s photos
taken at the 2011 Nats CL Scale events.
One of the photos is of Aaron Bauer and
his grandfather, Charles Bauer, taken at the
2011 Nats when Aaron received an AMA
scholarship. The scholarships are presented
to modelers who have excelled in model
aviation, maintained good school grades, and
were active in extracurricular activities and
community service. Aaron plans to study
physics at Loyola University in Chicago, and
has planned a teaching career in physics.
Aaron placed first in the Junior/Senior
Profile Scale event and was second in
Junior/Senior Sport Scale. It is interesting to
note that in addition to several other Bauer
family members receiving AMA scholarship
awards throughout the years, Aaron’s father,
Peter, received one roughly 30 years ago.
Other photos include John Brodak and
Event Director Jack Sheeks presenting Frank
Beatty, Granite City, Illinois, with the High
Point Static Award by for Beatty’s
impeccable yellow Borg Parakeet, which he
entered in the FAI Scale event. The Borg
Parakeet has a three-line control system and
is powered with an O.S. .46 engine.
Frank placed first in the Designer event
with his great Hawker Fury, and had the
highest static score (90.3) in the Sport Scale
event with another of his great airplanes, the
Stearman 4EM. Unfortunately, a poor flight
score kept the Stearman out of the winners’
circle.
Please send ideas, notice of upcoming
CL Scale events, contest reports, and
especially photos of CL Scale activity to me
at the email address at the beginning of this
column. MA
Sources:
Bill Boss
77-06 269th Street
New Hyde Park NY 11040
John Lickley
[email protected]
Thomas Wilk
[email protected]
www.oldmagazineplansoncd.com/Home_Pa
ge.html
National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Ted Kraver
[email protected]
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/12
Page Numbers: 135,136
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/12
Page Numbers: 135,136
The proposal, by D.L. Burke of
Menifee, California, to allow the 2.4 GHz
radio system to be used in CL, has been
posted by AMA as CLG 13-1 Burke.
Although I have had information concerning
the proposal in past columns, I feel that now
that it is officially posted, the proposal and
its purposes should once more be stated.
The proposal requests a change be made
to the existing Control Line General
Paragraph “2 General.” The change requests
that the final sentence of the paragraph,
which reads “The use of radio control to
accomplish any control function on Control
Line models is specifically prohibited,” be
replaced with, “The use of 2.4 GHz radio
control to accomplish functions other than
providing aerodynamic control of the
model’s elevation on Control Line models is
allowed.”
The proposal goes on to say that the
intent of the change is to recognize the
advancements in the interference-free
functionality. The intent of the change is to
also allow use of the 2.4 GHz systems to
control nonflight elevation control surfaces.
Control of the elevator and—if used—
maneuvering flaps, would remain controlled
by the wires connected to the control
handle.
This proposal, if passed, would allow for
the easy operation of model functions such
as gear retraction, throttle control, bomb
drop, and many other operations that now
depend on the use of electronic systems,
sending digital signals over insulated wires
between the control handle and the model. I
also understand that the use of the 2.4 GHz
system would make the use of electric
motors and their installation in CL models
an easier task.
In past columns, I have had a number of
favorable comments from readers about the
use of the 2.4 GHz system. Many mentioned
that they were already using the 2.4 GHz
system on fun-fly models and have had great
success. One advantage is doing away with
the weight of the insulated lines and being
able to go back to two-line systems, while
still being able to provide the miscellaneous
control functions.
As time marches on, so do changes and
new technology. In CL modeling’s
beginning, we had only two lines between
the handle and the model, and had one
simple function: elevator control. As time
went on we devised mechanical means of
adding control functions. With the
development of the three-line bellcrank
system and a special handle, we added
various combinations of controls to our
models. Next came the electronic systems
and insulated lines, which allowed us to use
servos to accomplish operational features
similar to those of the prototype aircraft.
With new technology, we now have the
opportunity to go back to two lines from the
model to the handle and, with the assistance
of the 2.4 GHz system, can have all the
operational features we desire. This could be
an opportunity for those who want to try
their hand at CL Scale to do so without the
Also included in this column:
• Former flier returns to CL
• Pictures from CL Scale
at the 2011 Nats
Above: Aaron Bauer, standing beside his
grandfather, Charlie Bauer, was awarded
an AMA scholarship at the 2011 Nats. Ted
Kraver photo.
Left: John Brodak
(R) and Jack Sheeks
(L) presented the
High Point Static
Award to Frank
Beatty for his Borg
Parakeet at the
2011 Nats. Kraver
photo.
Frank Beatty’s impeccable yellow Borg
Parakeet, entered in the FAI CL event, has a
three-line control system. Frank Beatty photo.
cumbersome, insulated lines required with
current electronic systems. Passing this
proposal would not prevent anyone from
continuing to use current control systems.
I urge you to contact your district CL
and Scale Board members who might be
involved in deciding the passage of this
proposal, and let them know how you feel
about it. I feel that passing this proposal and
employing the new technology would be
good for all CL modelers.
In a recent email, John Lickley of Napa,
California, spoke about returning to
building and flying CL. It seems his 13-
year-old daughter, Lynette, asked John
about the models he had hanging in the
garage, and the ensuing conversation with
his daughter got John going again.
John’s Typhoon, which appeared in a
1996 issue of MA, is once more being
completed. John also noted that he and his
daughter have been flying Stunt whenever
the weather permits. His daughter is now
becoming interested in building Scale, and
has an interest in German aircraft. We hope
that it all works out for John and Lynette,
and that we have a couple of newly active
CL fliers.
During our email exchanges, John noted
that there is a source available for old
magazine plans on CD. If you are interested
in modeling plans, articles, newsletters,
136 MODEL AVIATION
reports, and cartoons for almost any category
of modeling prior to 1975, Thomas Wilk in
Duluth, Minnesota, has a great compilation
of material on more than 25 CDs.
Thomas’s CD #12 of old magazine
cartoons contains more than a thousand
cartoons, including 222 CL-related, 335 of
RC, 62 for the Gee Bee, and other subjects
such as World War II years, FF Gas, and
Space modeling.
Another CD, European Speed, covers
models of all Speed classes. There are CDs
covering CL Old-Time and Classic Stunt,
Combat, Carrier, and more.
To obtain a listing of all the CDs, the
contents, and cost, please see the “Sources”
listing for contact information.
This month’s photos: Thanks to Ted
Kraver for providing this month’s photos
taken at the 2011 Nats CL Scale events.
One of the photos is of Aaron Bauer and
his grandfather, Charles Bauer, taken at the
2011 Nats when Aaron received an AMA
scholarship. The scholarships are presented
to modelers who have excelled in model
aviation, maintained good school grades, and
were active in extracurricular activities and
community service. Aaron plans to study
physics at Loyola University in Chicago, and
has planned a teaching career in physics.
Aaron placed first in the Junior/Senior
Profile Scale event and was second in
Junior/Senior Sport Scale. It is interesting to
note that in addition to several other Bauer
family members receiving AMA scholarship
awards throughout the years, Aaron’s father,
Peter, received one roughly 30 years ago.
Other photos include John Brodak and
Event Director Jack Sheeks presenting Frank
Beatty, Granite City, Illinois, with the High
Point Static Award by for Beatty’s
impeccable yellow Borg Parakeet, which he
entered in the FAI Scale event. The Borg
Parakeet has a three-line control system and
is powered with an O.S. .46 engine.
Frank placed first in the Designer event
with his great Hawker Fury, and had the
highest static score (90.3) in the Sport Scale
event with another of his great airplanes, the
Stearman 4EM. Unfortunately, a poor flight
score kept the Stearman out of the winners’
circle.
Please send ideas, notice of upcoming
CL Scale events, contest reports, and
especially photos of CL Scale activity to me
at the email address at the beginning of this
column. MA
Sources:
Bill Boss
77-06 269th Street
New Hyde Park NY 11040
John Lickley
[email protected]
Thomas Wilk
[email protected]
www.oldmagazineplansoncd.com/Home_Pa
ge.html
National Association of Scale Aeromodelers
www.nasascale.org
Ted Kraver
[email protected]