Control Line Combat

Bill Maywald is the new columnist for *Model Aviation's* "Control Line (CL) Combat," taking over from Mark Rudner. A CL combat enthusiast since 1970, Bill has competed for nearly 55 years, sharing his experiences and plans to cover contest results and showcase winners. He emphasizes the importance of the Miniature Aircraft Combat Association (MACA) for the US combat community and encourages participation. His column will feature reports leading up to the 2026 FAI F2 World Championships in Australia, highlighting the USA team.