I apologize for such a simple question, but I'm a newbie to C/L throttle control.   I am building a 59 Ares C/L model converted to electric power.  The model is almost done and I am considering installing R/C throttle control.  I want to install a R/C receiver and use the throttle control channel through my Spekrum 6i receiver.  This seems like a fairly simple install, but I'm curious about how this actually works.  Do I hang the receiver from my belt, lay it on the ground when I'm flying or is there a better solution?  Thanks!

There are lots of options, and everyone has proven their way is better than someone else, but in the end use what you like the best. Having flown with electronic controls since 1991 I have tried all forms.

Controls built into the handle - this is where the handle has the 2.4 Ghz controls and is also used for the elevator control. the RC car pistol grip have been converted to include a spot attach the lines. This probably would not work if the model was started as a CL stunt model

separate transmitter with stunt lines - This is what I use, the handle and lines look like the typical CL stunt setup. Then I hang the transmitter on my belt with a clip. Some people hang the transmitter on a strap around their neck. One person even held the RC car transmitter in their left hand and used the trigger to control the throttle. Either way the right hand controls the elevator, the left hand controls the throttle if you are right handed.

As for the conversion of the model to use the receiver is very simple, since your ESC probably works off BEC then that won't change. You should have throttle control with the same lines and everything else, same battery, motor and esc. Just swap out the timer with a receiver
1) remove the timer
2) plug the ESC into the receiver
3) Make a clip to hang the transmitter off your belt

Then you have throttle control with your stunt model, if you ever want to convert it back put the timer back in. Just remember to turn the transmitter on first, model second. When powering down, model gets turned off first, transmitter is turned off last.

Fred

I've done the R/C system thing quite a lot and it is so nice for training newbie's. I sometimes use it for trimming when I am trying to fine tune the lead-out rake/rudder offset trim. This allows me to see what influence the speed of the model makes on the yaw. So using an R/C system has its benefits.......BUT.....it's not great to fly the stunt pattern with it. The motor will slow down a bit in the climbs and speed up in the dives and it is not easy to control this with the throttle stick. If you do use an esc with a governor in it, then you can set  the throttle stick and leave it, but even that is not too great because you'll find that the throttle stick is to coarse to get a nice rpm. A timer is therefore a simpler option where you can set the rpm and leave it.

There are many threads on this forum that will help you to choose a timer for your needs, but just ask if you're not sure. The Ares is a great classic model, so have fun!

Keith R