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General control line discussion => Open Forum => Topic started by: Mark Scarborough on April 28, 2013, 12:51:14 PM

Title: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Mark Scarborough on April 28, 2013, 12:51:14 PM
Ok so today I did not get any work done on my 109,, but My grandaughter and I went flying,,
remember those balsa 25 cent gliders? well we went flying today with HER new airplane

for those who dont recall, or did not see, I took her flying my Ukey a couple years ago , holding her while she flew ( she was 3 and a half at that time)

we just have not had the chance since then, well this weekend, we did.
It was kinda chilly, and definetly blustery ( It was to windy and I was not going to go, but Linda reminded me that my little Bug had no expectations so whatever happend would be cool) she was right, we had a blast, who knew those little gliders ( no longer 25 cents by the way) were so dang tough!

we played for almost an hour, then went for hot chocolate,, I have warm fuzzies and so does she,,

a few pictures,,,
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Mark Scarborough on April 28, 2013, 12:52:24 PM
a few more,,
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Will Hinton on April 28, 2013, 01:04:44 PM
That's awesome, Mark!  Looks to me like you might have a pitcher on your hands later - good arm!
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Larry Fernandez on April 28, 2013, 01:32:06 PM
That's awesome, Mark!  Looks to me like you might have a pitcher on your hands later - good arm!


A future Fox .15 Hurl champion in the making.

Larry, Buttafucco Stunt Team
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Steven Herbert on April 28, 2013, 03:45:13 PM
She is definatly determined to make it fly!
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Mike Keville on April 28, 2013, 04:38:36 PM
Mark, that's outstanding!  Always nice to see young people taking an interest in this stuff.

What's next?  Rubber-powered FF?  Or maybe a mild CL trainer?

Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Mark Scarborough on April 28, 2013, 04:50:26 PM
well I know she enjoyed the Ukey when we flew it,, I think the next step is to help her build a AMA Dart rubber band powered plane,, I have the kit here,, that will help her understand whats involved, and now that she is 5 and a half, I think I will start trying to teach her to fly my Ukey solo,,

Then maybe I will break her into combat,, she is kinda tough LOL,,
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Balsa Butcher on April 28, 2013, 05:13:06 PM
She might like catapult gliders. Just a 6" dowel, a rubber band and a (sturdy) glider. Kids get a thrill when they pull back and let 'er rip. Easier for young (and old) arms than throwing. Still need a to do a little trimming to get the transition into the glide part down. ;D  8)
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: mike londke on April 28, 2013, 05:27:25 PM
Great pics!
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: Steve Helmick on April 28, 2013, 06:02:37 PM
She's already got "the bottoms" lower than Mark's, judging from this "wingover".  LL~ Steve
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: john e. holliday on April 29, 2013, 06:00:25 AM
Looks like lyou were having as much fun as her.    Was trying  to remember how many hours I spent with those rady to fly gliders and rubber ROG planes when I was a youngster.    Bought some for my kids years later and they literally were them out flying them.
Title: Re: Not control line,, but model airplanes
Post by: MarcusCordeiro on April 29, 2013, 05:47:14 PM
Great pics!

X2!!!

Marcus