Everything under control

Control-Line from the handle outwards

A handle to your name - Control handles - the variables - offset - the handle - conclusion
Shooting a line - All about lines - types of line - line length - end connections - storage - maintenance - mind the lines - where to get
Everything under control - Control systems - basic system - but there must be a more difficult way - leadouts - bellcrank material - pushrods - control horns - adding electronics
Don't tie yourself in a knot - Hinges and tanks - hinges - tanks - operation - flying alone - a final warning
A clever stunt - Stunt models - types of model - learning to fly - flying surfaces - tank position
I'll fight you... - Combat models - what is combat? - simple to complex - technique - the classes - sources of information
I'll race you... - The racing classes - simple to complex - control system - flying technique - the classes - sources of information
Faster, faster - Speed models - simple to complex - dollies - pipes - cooling - tanks - technique - propellers - the classes - sources of information.
How does this grab you? - Carrier (as in Aircraft Carrier) models - simple to complex - scoring - technique - control systems - future possibilities - sources of information.
The Kan Doo Story - the first Gold Trophy winner.

These articles were originally written for 'Aviation Modeller International' magazine. The first appeared in the October 1999 issue. For obvious reasons, they will appear here a little time after the magazine is published, which will give the opportunity to update and improve them.

Sources of control-line wire


Never fly control-line models near overhead electric power cables

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