We at Black Hawk Models have been producing Whip Powered Control Line models for several years. These were invented by "Jim" Walker during the war as a way to keep control line going while engines and fuel were not available. No engine needed ... pull the plane through the air by the control lines running up a fishing pole. Yes, you still control the elevator and plane by way of a control handle and bellcrank just like any other control line model. We are about to release our Christmas Special for this year. It contains a simple tethered plane (Polish Hawk), a hand launched glider (Zoomer) and a NEW whip powered control line model (Black Hawk Pursuit) with handle and lines included. For Christmas we are also adding a bottle of nontoxic glue and sandpaper. Suggest retail price $20.00
This is a great way to start a youngster on the road to modeling and control line flying.
Here is the BLACK HAWK PURSUIT: