Control Line Throttle-Control Systems
This article by Fred Cronenwett explores advancements in throttle-control systems for Control Line models, highlighting eight available systems, from traditional three-line setups to modern electronic controls. It discusses the benefits of throttle control, line types, and details various systems, including Bill Young's designs and Z-Tron infrared units. The article emphasizes the importance of selecting the right system based on model type, desired functions, and budget.
The Modern Control Line Scale Model - 2015/06
One of the plans I have in my collection is from the Modern Hobbycraft Products line and is dated 1946. These Control Line (CL) Scale plans show a Bantam ignition engine and a 28-inch wingspan model. The aircraft was so small that there was barely enough room for the engine and a small bellcrank. By 1947, the glow engine had made its appearance, which made ignition engines obsolete.
Control Line Scale - 2015/04
Correction: The 2014 Nats coverage in the December 2014 “Control Line Scale” column incorrectly reported that Bob Whitney’s 1/2A Scale pond racer used .61 engines. The model was actually flown with .061 engines. That would have been one fast aircraft with a pair of .61 engines!
CONTROL LINE SCALE - 2015/02
If you fly with electric power, the motor will start when you move the throttle stick with “down the line” electronic controls or 2.4 GHz controls. If you have two or more motors, they will start simultaneously because the speed controls receive the same signal from the receiver.
CL SCALE - 2014/12
This year’s Nats was one for the record books. There was a large number of entries and it was the first Nats to qualify pilots for October’s National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA) Scale Classic.
