Direct Servo Connection for CL Models
Today's Control Line models are a far cry from those of the 1950s and 1960s. They are larger, lighter, and have more features. The modern CL model can take advantage of commercially available retractable landing gear, fiberglass fuselages, and Electric motors. In the past, if you wanted retractable gear on a CL model you would have to install a fourth line and all of the required pushrods to make the system work. These mechanical systems are difficult to set up. What if I told you that you could purchase a radio system, retracts, and a model airplane kit, and use all of this for a CL model, without any special modifications other than the bellcrank?
Control Line
The 25th Annual Control Line Northwest Regionals were held May 24-26 in Roseburg, Oregon. This contest is the largest of its type on the West Coast, attracting Control Line enthusiasts from California to Canada. First run in 1972 with only one concrete circle and three grass circles, the contest has grown over the years. With a move to the Roseburg Regional Airport, this event attracted many spectators and participants alike. We were greeted mild weather, and there was a sense that something special was happening. Driving through town, we went
How To Do It: Build an Trailer
This trailer can be used to store and transport models to the flying field safely. The total cost, including California registration, was less than $750. I started the project with a Long Chin 4 × 8-foot folding trailer kit. Available at Home Depot and other home-improvement stores, this trailer is an alternative to expensive ready-made trailers; it's bolted together with self-locking nuts. This kit was originally designed for 8-inch wheels; however, I traded them for 12-inch wheels. I began the project by laying out all of the metal parts on the garage floor; I started with the tongue and working my way back. The instructions that came with the trailer kit described each assembly step, so I won't elaborate on them here.
