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Control Line: Scale

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125

CONTROL LINE SCALE THE NEWCOMER Just what newcomer suppose can defined ways comes model aviation Descriptions might include entirely new sport returns sport after years absence has sport some time now trying different phase activity order get feel what category newcomer CL Scale might placed requested information several clubs newsletter editors individuals around country Most responses received included information have changed Radio Control CL Scale impact electronic controls comments promoting sport hope obtaining newcomers Through Fred Cronenwett West Coast columns constant contributors heard about Los Angeles Howard Lazerson Freds correspondence Howard led following fly RC power gliders always wanted give Control Line flying try wondered what like have model direct control Howard wrote started Control Line venture building 15-size model after several crashes prop changes made some successful flights noted liked CL flying wasnt satisfied modelit looked vaguely like airplane just went around around until fuel ran out read article Brodak s catalog Fred Cronenwett Merle Morhing electronic control systems short time Profile Wildcat powered OS 20 throttle control via electronic system Since first successful CL model has built Profile P-47 super Profile SBD Dauntless Dauntless has 43-inch span multichannel electronic system control throttle dive brakes flaps retracts bomb drop hook drop also has aileron control lowspeed flight bottom line Howard having great fun has no frequency problems long waits get flight Two main things Howard likes about Control Line can feel model flying can see models operations applies controls also noted like Control Line fliers never visually aware lines flying models sounds like have solid convert Control Line Scale ranks Rookies Year During September 1995 Garden State Circle Burners GSCB All-Scale Meet met couple new Control Line modeling Scale particular Al Mary Anne Knight Bloomfield New Jersey Al another modeler tried hand RC became discouraged after several crashes inability get good flight instrnction also discouraged high cost RC airplanes equipment club membership came upon GSCB club asked about Control Line flying short time wife Mary Anne became members GSCB club members offered help encouragement couple needed build June1996 123 CL Scale newcomers Al Mary Anne Knight voted Garden State Circle Burners Rookies Year CL convert Howard Lazerson poses Profile P-47 model features electronic throttle control Cronenwett photo John Lickley beginnings Hawker Typhoon RC flier Howard Lazerson trying hand CL Scale model will feature multichannel electronic system variety Profile models Cronenwett photo fly Control Line models club activity started Al doing flying Mary Anne helping pits However didnt take long someone suggest Mary Anne should try hand building flying result husband-and-wife team enjoys time spend together building flying Al noted some advantages Control Line its less sophisticated RC its control system gives great hands-on feeling youre flying Al Mary Anne enjoy time spend home building also have great fun flying field Sunday afternoons other club members turn have paid club back becoming ardent workers helping out maintenance club field contest registration concessions Just about time read column Al Mary Anne will presented team Rookie Year award GSCB nual dinnerdance accompanying photo shows Al Mary Anne first Control Line Profile Scale models Both Sterling kits Al has Yak-9 Mary Anne has P-5 1 Mustang John Lickley Napa California also wrote about conversion RC Control Line Scale activity John didnt expound reasons change did say has met some neat people CL world enjoyment hobby has tripled since joining Control Line ranks first Control Line Scale project 62-inch wingspan 60-powered Hawker Typhoon built Dennis Bryants Elite Scale plans Typhoon will have throttle control flaps retracts bomb drop John closed comments stating switching CL Scale have better chance keeping Scale work art piece RC always fortunate Electronic control systems important factor improvement Control Line Scale activity model operation among have longtime CL Scale modelers electronic control systems also seem have some influence getting RC oriented modelers try hand CL Scale activity system giving former RC fliers opportunity use same basic equipment fly operate modelwithout field radio problems possibility losing model due radio malfunction interference Also Ive mentioned before CL flier has great feeling being direct contact model Promotion activity must done such way younger older 124 Model Aviation its 1 OClock E-Z iit WVVII r-s I-4U ano NOW NU uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhntr list o UU P & H b/o sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 Perfect camping picnics car ports work areas coorate events flea markets boat covers other areas around home work ENDURO QUICK SHADE 10 SIZES AVAILABLE 10 x 10 10 x 16 10 x 20 lOx 24 10 x 30 10140 13 130 18 x 20 18 130 18140 3-N ENTERPRISES 1206 DOGWOOD PASADENA TX 77506 CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING 713 4737753 QUICK SHADE FEATURES PortableII ed middle corner brackets ht Durable Bungie ball straps No tools required Reusable storage box Sets up minutes Durable poly tarp silver/black 20 gauge galvanized steel pipe members neighborhoods can show interest look favorably upon sport means conducting ourselves safe-and-sane manner flying field keeping noise levels tow generally showing public aeromodeling truly great sport things Art Weber Wisconsins Circle Masters Club told club promotes Control Line flying types through local contests two three times year important activities clubs air shows fun-flys important offerings air shows clubs invitation spectators young old try hand flying clubs trainer Art noted proper handling successful trial flights fun-fly sessions bring newcomers club realistic-looking P-39 Airacobra used GSCB club promote Control Line uses three-line bellcrank electronic system flight throttle-control training January 1996 column has details GSCBs trainer its great get newcomers interested field clubs need follow up provide additional help afterward method comes mind shepherding club members helps newcomer through initial building flying stages members providing help must knowledgeable must make great effort provide proper instruction encouragement must make sure newcomer makes progress successful reasonable amount time Providing help encouragement would also help individual already model aviation trying another facet sport first time might expert Free Flight Radio Control holding CL handle first flight might quite experience nothing worse taking new member giving minimum instruction help sending out own sure-fire way lose newcomer Remember bottom line Control Line Scale facet sport provide hours fun enjoyment good sense camaraderie make lasting friendships along way Contest Activity June 16 1996 Wisconsin Circle Masters will hold annual Scale Stunt Meet Stand-off Profile Scale will offered military civilian classes full contest details contact Contest Director Art Weber 414 783-4079 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address top column RTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INCE THE FINEST KITS YOULL EVER BuILD AND FLY SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Requirementnon schneucle.40 Engine Requirementnon schneurle 40 wing Span58 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft wing Area 5 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length42 Fuselage Length42 Fuselage width 35 overall Fuselage width35 overall weight Range 5 5 lhs weight Range45 5 lhs wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft Radio Functions annel Radio Functions annel U BEL-AIR 60 Quick building easy handling superior aerobatic biplane Specifications Engine Requirementany 60 wing Span52 wing Area935 sq Fuselage Length46 Fuselage width35 weight Range6 75 lhs wing Loading Range148 185 Specifications Engine Requirement2 non schecurle 20 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length43 Fuselage width35 overall weight Range55 65 lhs wing Loading Range195 239 nc/sq ft Radio Functions4 channel Ask kits favorite hobby store order direct MC/ VISA welcome. 150 Robinson Road on NH 03051 881-5899 June1996 125 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 DC Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored individual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training mE 7043894968 TRAIN-AIR 40SPORT-AIR 40 largest high wingAn outstanding sport framer its classand fun-fly ship TWIN-AIR 20 Full aerobatic cap abilities ease flying popular twin-Air 20 really can fly engine

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125

CONTROL LINE SCALE THE NEWCOMER Just what newcomer suppose can defined ways comes model aviation Descriptions might include entirely new sport returns sport after years absence has sport some time now trying different phase activity order get feel what category newcomer CL Scale might placed requested information several clubs newsletter editors individuals around country Most responses received included information have changed Radio Control CL Scale impact electronic controls comments promoting sport hope obtaining newcomers Through Fred Cronenwett West Coast columns constant contributors heard about Los Angeles Howard Lazerson Freds correspondence Howard led following fly RC power gliders always wanted give Control Line flying try wondered what like have model direct control Howard wrote started Control Line venture building 15-size model after several crashes prop changes made some successful flights noted liked CL flying wasnt satisfied modelit looked vaguely like airplane just went around around until fuel ran out read article Brodak s catalog Fred Cronenwett Merle Morhing electronic control systems short time Profile Wildcat powered OS 20 throttle control via electronic system Since first successful CL model has built Profile P-47 super Profile SBD Dauntless Dauntless has 43-inch span multichannel electronic system control throttle dive brakes flaps retracts bomb drop hook drop also has aileron control lowspeed flight bottom line Howard having great fun has no frequency problems long waits get flight Two main things Howard likes about Control Line can feel model flying can see models operations applies controls also noted like Control Line fliers never visually aware lines flying models sounds like have solid convert Control Line Scale ranks Rookies Year During September 1995 Garden State Circle Burners GSCB All-Scale Meet met couple new Control Line modeling Scale particular Al Mary Anne Knight Bloomfield New Jersey Al another modeler tried hand RC became discouraged after several crashes inability get good flight instrnction also discouraged high cost RC airplanes equipment club membership came upon GSCB club asked about Control Line flying short time wife Mary Anne became members GSCB club members offered help encouragement couple needed build June1996 123 CL Scale newcomers Al Mary Anne Knight voted Garden State Circle Burners Rookies Year CL convert Howard Lazerson poses Profile P-47 model features electronic throttle control Cronenwett photo John Lickley beginnings Hawker Typhoon RC flier Howard Lazerson trying hand CL Scale model will feature multichannel electronic system variety Profile models Cronenwett photo fly Control Line models club activity started Al doing flying Mary Anne helping pits However didnt take long someone suggest Mary Anne should try hand building flying result husband-and-wife team enjoys time spend together building flying Al noted some advantages Control Line its less sophisticated RC its control system gives great hands-on feeling youre flying Al Mary Anne enjoy time spend home building also have great fun flying field Sunday afternoons other club members turn have paid club back becoming ardent workers helping out maintenance club field contest registration concessions Just about time read column Al Mary Anne will presented team Rookie Year award GSCB nual dinnerdance accompanying photo shows Al Mary Anne first Control Line Profile Scale models Both Sterling kits Al has Yak-9 Mary Anne has P-5 1 Mustang John Lickley Napa California also wrote about conversion RC Control Line Scale activity John didnt expound reasons change did say has met some neat people CL world enjoyment hobby has tripled since joining Control Line ranks first Control Line Scale project 62-inch wingspan 60-powered Hawker Typhoon built Dennis Bryants Elite Scale plans Typhoon will have throttle control flaps retracts bomb drop John closed comments stating switching CL Scale have better chance keeping Scale work art piece RC always fortunate Electronic control systems important factor improvement Control Line Scale activity model operation among have longtime CL Scale modelers electronic control systems also seem have some influence getting RC oriented modelers try hand CL Scale activity system giving former RC fliers opportunity use same basic equipment fly operate modelwithout field radio problems possibility losing model due radio malfunction interference Also Ive mentioned before CL flier has great feeling being direct contact model Promotion activity must done such way younger older 124 Model Aviation its 1 OClock E-Z iit WVVII r-s I-4U ano NOW NU uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhntr list o UU P & H b/o sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 Perfect camping picnics car ports work areas coorate events flea markets boat covers other areas around home work ENDURO QUICK SHADE 10 SIZES AVAILABLE 10 x 10 10 x 16 10 x 20 lOx 24 10 x 30 10140 13 130 18 x 20 18 130 18140 3-N ENTERPRISES 1206 DOGWOOD PASADENA TX 77506 CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING 713 4737753 QUICK SHADE FEATURES PortableII ed middle corner brackets ht Durable Bungie ball straps No tools required Reusable storage box Sets up minutes Durable poly tarp silver/black 20 gauge galvanized steel pipe members neighborhoods can show interest look favorably upon sport means conducting ourselves safe-and-sane manner flying field keeping noise levels tow generally showing public aeromodeling truly great sport things Art Weber Wisconsins Circle Masters Club told club promotes Control Line flying types through local contests two three times year important activities clubs air shows fun-flys important offerings air shows clubs invitation spectators young old try hand flying clubs trainer Art noted proper handling successful trial flights fun-fly sessions bring newcomers club realistic-looking P-39 Airacobra used GSCB club promote Control Line uses three-line bellcrank electronic system flight throttle-control training January 1996 column has details GSCBs trainer its great get newcomers interested field clubs need follow up provide additional help afterward method comes mind shepherding club members helps newcomer through initial building flying stages members providing help must knowledgeable must make great effort provide proper instruction encouragement must make sure newcomer makes progress successful reasonable amount time Providing help encouragement would also help individual already model aviation trying another facet sport first time might expert Free Flight Radio Control holding CL handle first flight might quite experience nothing worse taking new member giving minimum instruction help sending out own sure-fire way lose newcomer Remember bottom line Control Line Scale facet sport provide hours fun enjoyment good sense camaraderie make lasting friendships along way Contest Activity June 16 1996 Wisconsin Circle Masters will hold annual Scale Stunt Meet Stand-off Profile Scale will offered military civilian classes full contest details contact Contest Director Art Weber 414 783-4079 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address top column RTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INCE THE FINEST KITS YOULL EVER BuILD AND FLY SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Requirementnon schneucle.40 Engine Requirementnon schneurle 40 wing Span58 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft wing Area 5 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length42 Fuselage Length42 Fuselage width 35 overall Fuselage width35 overall weight Range 5 5 lhs weight Range45 5 lhs wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft Radio Functions annel Radio Functions annel U BEL-AIR 60 Quick building easy handling superior aerobatic biplane Specifications Engine Requirementany 60 wing Span52 wing Area935 sq Fuselage Length46 Fuselage width35 weight Range6 75 lhs wing Loading Range148 185 Specifications Engine Requirement2 non schecurle 20 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length43 Fuselage width35 overall weight Range55 65 lhs wing Loading Range195 239 nc/sq ft Radio Functions4 channel Ask kits favorite hobby store order direct MC/ VISA welcome. 150 Robinson Road on NH 03051 881-5899 June1996 125 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 DC Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored individual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training mE 7043894968 TRAIN-AIR 40SPORT-AIR 40 largest high wingAn outstanding sport framer its classand fun-fly ship TWIN-AIR 20 Full aerobatic cap abilities ease flying popular twin-Air 20 really can fly engine

Author: B. Boss


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 123, 124, 125

CONTROL LINE SCALE THE NEWCOMER Just what newcomer suppose can defined ways comes model aviation Descriptions might include entirely new sport returns sport after years absence has sport some time now trying different phase activity order get feel what category newcomer CL Scale might placed requested information several clubs newsletter editors individuals around country Most responses received included information have changed Radio Control CL Scale impact electronic controls comments promoting sport hope obtaining newcomers Through Fred Cronenwett West Coast columns constant contributors heard about Los Angeles Howard Lazerson Freds correspondence Howard led following fly RC power gliders always wanted give Control Line flying try wondered what like have model direct control Howard wrote started Control Line venture building 15-size model after several crashes prop changes made some successful flights noted liked CL flying wasnt satisfied modelit looked vaguely like airplane just went around around until fuel ran out read article Brodak s catalog Fred Cronenwett Merle Morhing electronic control systems short time Profile Wildcat powered OS 20 throttle control via electronic system Since first successful CL model has built Profile P-47 super Profile SBD Dauntless Dauntless has 43-inch span multichannel electronic system control throttle dive brakes flaps retracts bomb drop hook drop also has aileron control lowspeed flight bottom line Howard having great fun has no frequency problems long waits get flight Two main things Howard likes about Control Line can feel model flying can see models operations applies controls also noted like Control Line fliers never visually aware lines flying models sounds like have solid convert Control Line Scale ranks Rookies Year During September 1995 Garden State Circle Burners GSCB All-Scale Meet met couple new Control Line modeling Scale particular Al Mary Anne Knight Bloomfield New Jersey Al another modeler tried hand RC became discouraged after several crashes inability get good flight instrnction also discouraged high cost RC airplanes equipment club membership came upon GSCB club asked about Control Line flying short time wife Mary Anne became members GSCB club members offered help encouragement couple needed build June1996 123 CL Scale newcomers Al Mary Anne Knight voted Garden State Circle Burners Rookies Year CL convert Howard Lazerson poses Profile P-47 model features electronic throttle control Cronenwett photo John Lickley beginnings Hawker Typhoon RC flier Howard Lazerson trying hand CL Scale model will feature multichannel electronic system variety Profile models Cronenwett photo fly Control Line models club activity started Al doing flying Mary Anne helping pits However didnt take long someone suggest Mary Anne should try hand building flying result husband-and-wife team enjoys time spend together building flying Al noted some advantages Control Line its less sophisticated RC its control system gives great hands-on feeling youre flying Al Mary Anne enjoy time spend home building also have great fun flying field Sunday afternoons other club members turn have paid club back becoming ardent workers helping out maintenance club field contest registration concessions Just about time read column Al Mary Anne will presented team Rookie Year award GSCB nual dinnerdance accompanying photo shows Al Mary Anne first Control Line Profile Scale models Both Sterling kits Al has Yak-9 Mary Anne has P-5 1 Mustang John Lickley Napa California also wrote about conversion RC Control Line Scale activity John didnt expound reasons change did say has met some neat people CL world enjoyment hobby has tripled since joining Control Line ranks first Control Line Scale project 62-inch wingspan 60-powered Hawker Typhoon built Dennis Bryants Elite Scale plans Typhoon will have throttle control flaps retracts bomb drop John closed comments stating switching CL Scale have better chance keeping Scale work art piece RC always fortunate Electronic control systems important factor improvement Control Line Scale activity model operation among have longtime CL Scale modelers electronic control systems also seem have some influence getting RC oriented modelers try hand CL Scale activity system giving former RC fliers opportunity use same basic equipment fly operate modelwithout field radio problems possibility losing model due radio malfunction interference Also Ive mentioned before CL flier has great feeling being direct contact model Promotion activity must done such way younger older 124 Model Aviation its 1 OClock E-Z iit WVVII r-s I-4U ano NOW NU uorsair Pedal Planes will have much fun building 3-6 year old will have Flyingit Kit includes full-sized patterns complete Instructions color nhntr list o UU P & H b/o sales tax Specify plan wanted Flight Line Toys PO Box 3484 Springfield MO 65808 Perfect camping picnics car ports work areas coorate events flea markets boat covers other areas around home work ENDURO QUICK SHADE 10 SIZES AVAILABLE 10 x 10 10 x 16 10 x 20 lOx 24 10 x 30 10140 13 130 18 x 20 18 130 18140 3-N ENTERPRISES 1206 DOGWOOD PASADENA TX 77506 CALL FOR SPECIAL PRICING 713 4737753 QUICK SHADE FEATURES PortableII ed middle corner brackets ht Durable Bungie ball straps No tools required Reusable storage box Sets up minutes Durable poly tarp silver/black 20 gauge galvanized steel pipe members neighborhoods can show interest look favorably upon sport means conducting ourselves safe-and-sane manner flying field keeping noise levels tow generally showing public aeromodeling truly great sport things Art Weber Wisconsins Circle Masters Club told club promotes Control Line flying types through local contests two three times year important activities clubs air shows fun-flys important offerings air shows clubs invitation spectators young old try hand flying clubs trainer Art noted proper handling successful trial flights fun-fly sessions bring newcomers club realistic-looking P-39 Airacobra used GSCB club promote Control Line uses three-line bellcrank electronic system flight throttle-control training January 1996 column has details GSCBs trainer its great get newcomers interested field clubs need follow up provide additional help afterward method comes mind shepherding club members helps newcomer through initial building flying stages members providing help must knowledgeable must make great effort provide proper instruction encouragement must make sure newcomer makes progress successful reasonable amount time Providing help encouragement would also help individual already model aviation trying another facet sport first time might expert Free Flight Radio Control holding CL handle first flight might quite experience nothing worse taking new member giving minimum instruction help sending out own sure-fire way lose newcomer Remember bottom line Control Line Scale facet sport provide hours fun enjoyment good sense camaraderie make lasting friendships along way Contest Activity June 16 1996 Wisconsin Circle Masters will hold annual Scale Stunt Meet Stand-off Profile Scale will offered military civilian classes full contest details contact Contest Director Art Weber 414 783-4079 Please send ideas notice upcoming CL Scale events contest reports especially photos CL Scale activity address top column RTHEAST AERODYNAMICS INCE THE FINEST KITS YOULL EVER BuILD AND FLY SpecificationsSpecifications Engine Requirementnon schneucle.40 Engine Requirementnon schneurle 40 wing Span58 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft wing Area 5 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length42 Fuselage Length42 Fuselage width 35 overall Fuselage width35 overall weight Range 5 5 lhs weight Range45 5 lhs wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft wing Loading Range 18 ozisq ft Radio Functions annel Radio Functions annel U BEL-AIR 60 Quick building easy handling superior aerobatic biplane Specifications Engine Requirementany 60 wing Span52 wing Area935 sq Fuselage Length46 Fuselage width35 weight Range6 75 lhs wing Loading Range148 185 Specifications Engine Requirement2 non schecurle 20 wing Span58 wing Area625 sq 434 sq ft Fuselage Length43 Fuselage width35 overall weight Range55 65 lhs wing Loading Range195 239 nc/sq ft Radio Functions4 channel Ask kits favorite hobby store order direct MC/ VISA welcome. 150 Robinson Road on NH 03051 881-5899 June1996 125 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 616-665-9693 DC Flight Training Beginner advanced tailored individual long-time modeler full size airplane flight instruc tor will make progress fun easy during week stay beautiful far western North Carolina Write call information RC Flight Training mE 7043894968 TRAIN-AIR 40SPORT-AIR 40 largest high wingAn outstanding sport framer its classand fun-fly ship TWIN-AIR 20 Full aerobatic cap abilities ease flying popular twin-Air 20 really can fly engine

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