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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Michael O on December 30, 2009, 04:43:28 PM
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It has been 32 years since I last flew a C/L aircraft, but yesterday I did it again :D.
Boy am I happy to be back at it. After many years of R/C flying I had almost forgot
how great fun C/L flight is.
For my first attempts I have put together a TF Tutor II with an OS 46 LA-S engine
and 70 ft 0.015" lines. The engine runs on fuel containg 5% nitro, 11% castor oil,
11% Aerosave synthetic oil and the reminder methanol.
It is winter time here in Sweden and I choose to use the frosen lake adjacent to my garden
as my flying field. The temperature was -15C (5F) so in order to allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature I did wrap some aluminum foil around the cylinder head.
The Tutor turned out to be a very good choice of aircraft for my first attempts because I
have to admit to being more "rusty" than I expected prior to the first flight. I got dizzy the
first couple of flights and level flight wasn't very level at all. On the third flight I managed
to do some not very round loops and on the fifth flight I felt (over)confident enough to perform
a couple of bunts from the 45 degree level. The moment I applied down elevator and saw the
Tutor dive towards earth I regret my decision, but thankfully it worked out allright.
Happy New Year to C/L enthusiasts all over the world!
/Michael
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You go Michael. I remember when I first decided to get back into C/L...like being 12 yrs old again!
Phil
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Welcome back! Now you can sell all of your R/C stuff! ;D :##
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I guess the frozen lake is like having a nice paved circle!
Just watch out for the skaters!
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Welcome back Michael!
About the same time period for me and having fun modeling again!
Stunt plane flew slower back then didn't they?
We're still lightning fast..right?
Deep in the south the rain and global cooling have kept me from flying but not from building!! #^
I like it warm.
Good luck and dont slip on the ice!
David
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Outstanding, really a cool place ya got there. When I first came back to C/L I fell down just trying to get out to the pole after I finally got that old fox .35 cranked..........and wonder of all wonders....I got her off the ground on the third lap! LL~
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Welcome back to the light Michael. Hope you have as much fun as the rest of us R/C retreads.
Andy
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Michael,
I just did the same thing...same airplane, same engine. It's been 40 years for me, the last 30 being R/C. I only got a few flights in before the Texas weather went cold, windy, and wet. Like you, I only got the nerve for a couple of very ugle loops. Got so dizzy, I fell to my knees once. At least I was smart enough to only fill the tank 1/4 full. I can't wait for the mud to dry so I can do some trimming, try a few props, etc. This is going to be fun!!!
Paul
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Welcome back Michael!
I came back 4 years ago with the same exact setup!
Too bad they stopped making the Tutor II - What a great flyer.
Enjoy!
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The temperature was -15C (5F) /Michael
Welcome.
(Nearly as cold as England! [Well, Scotland actually!]). 8)<-...(cool!).
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Welcome back ---- and a Happy New Year to you too !!!
Dalton H.
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Thank you for all the replies. I am very happy to be back in the circle.
Today I was out flying again and manged to break a prop in a bad landing.
The weather remains cold, but since I can wear gloves when flying C/L it really not a problem.
The Tutor is an excellent trainer and I am sorry to hear that it has been discontinued.
I have a SIG Banshee on the building board and an Brodak Vector kit which I hope to finish
before summer.
BTW, are there any model flying clubs in the Pittsburgh (PA) area that are active in C/L flying? I plan to go there in early May for a conference and it would be interesting to visit a model flying club.
/Michael
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If I remember right that puts you in the western part of PA. Brodaks MFG. is not too far from you and I would think there are some C/L's close to you. I live in Kansas where the closest contest for me is 70+ miles also the club I belong to when I pay my dues for the new year. Welcome back and you will enjoy this forum as it is one of the two best.
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BTW, are there any model flying clubs in the Pittsburgh (PA) area that are active in C/L flying? I plan to go there in early May for a conference and it would be interesting to visit a model flying club.
/Michael
Michael
Brodaks is about an hour South of Pittsburg in Carmicheals Pa. very easy to find.
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Michael
Brodaks is about an hour South of Pittsburg in Carmicheals Pa. very easy to find.
Great news! What a coincidence that C/L "Mecca" is so close to the conference venue. I will definitely go visit Brodak.
Happy new year to all!
/Michael
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Welcome back Michael!
I hope to meet you this year.
Happy new year!
/Staffan Ekstrom