Was the Texan a great flier?

This is one I like to recommend, the Sig Skyray!

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2281/6393/files/sigcl23skyray.pdf?1161818709039042179

Scroll down for details. Sig even provides a manual to help the new builders.

Bill

Thank you all, but I plan on not flying control line... at least not until later on

Sorry to hear that. You will be missing out on a very enjoyable aspect of the hobby. As far as waiting until later on I have seen 4yr olds fly Control Line it’s never too early. Dizzy? Probably at first, but it goes away quickly and you would find it very challenging. Control line is a lot more than just going in circles.

wingchicken wrote:idk, My dad and I have never flown control line planes before. It’d probably make me really dizzy going around in circles

Depends on line length. Figuring on 35 foot lines on a Cox .049 Babe Bee with 5cc tank or Sure Start engine with similar external tank on a standard 6x3 prop, probably talking about 3 to 3.5 second laps, which is somewhat dizzying after 1.5 to 2 minutes or so of flight.

But, you get over it quickly, to do another flight.

The larger aircraft with double or more the wingspan can fly on 60 foot lines. With a sport engine (say a .20 to .28 Schneurle) or .35 legacy cross scavenge engine, about 5 second laps, which isn't as dizzying. My Ringmasters are fun on these lengths of lines, plus less sensitive to handle inputs.

The half-A's are lighter and more subject to wind, so the shorter lines help to maintain line tension with a faster rotational velocity. But the fun is, they make excellent CL training tools, are low investment, and a load of fun.

You really will not know what it is like, until you actually do it. But the excitement and fun of doing it makes it that much more worthwhile. If you do it as a father and son project, that much more fun. Plus, you may be able to find CL fliers out there whom you can fly with, who can encourage and coach you, plus talk airplanes. That also is part of the fun.

I'm 66, and I can do it. Did it in my late teen's, and as a Dad. So, I'm sure you can do it, too.

Nobody in my area does control line or rc flying. It’s such an old hobby, but it’s pretty much what started it all. Unless I can find someone, then I won’t fly c/l

I’m aware of aerobatic and combat and racing in control line. Wish someone could teach me to do this.

wingchicken wrote:Nobody in my area does control line or rc flying. It’s such an old hobby, but it’s pretty much what started it all. Unless I can find someone, then I won’t fly c/l. I’m aware of aerobatic and combat and racing in control line. Wish someone could teach me to do this.

Oh, there is a good possibility that someone out there is in the woodwork. If people knew where you lived, then could possibly link you up with known clubs and individuals out there.

I live in Fresno, California

How do I change my pfp and stuff?

wingchicken wrote:I live in Fresno, California

Click on your icon, click on profile, change or add things you want to change or add. Avatars I forgot, I’m old, real old. Changed it back in 2015 or so then forgot how.

When all else fails search “how to change address” in the search box in upper right corner, below CEF logo and little icon for CEF store. It is for member data. The other search is for Cox engine data.

That is all. Hope I helped.

Happydad      

wingchicken wrote:How do I change my pfp and stuff?

p.s. only you can see your personal data and change it, isn’t that correct Admin?

Hd      

Pls help I’m on mobile and I’m so lost rn

Nvm got it. This is why I use discord. Forums confuse me.

I don’t have any knowledge when it comes to control line planes and stuff.

wingchicken wrote:idk, My dad and I have never flown control line planes before. It’d probably make me really dizzy going around in circles

I received my first Cox airplane for Christmas, a TD-3 Flying Circus. My parents made me practice lesson number 2 until Easter before I was allowed to try and fly it. I never got the chance, my Uncle as pilot and Dad as pit crew Crashed it on its maiden flight.

My order just got cancelled. And my dad is getting a refund. a perfect deal is gone. I’m so disappointed

Now I gotta find one that isn’t 200 or 300$ or more.... unless someone has one cheap but I doubt it

Anyone selling a cox model, cheap? The one I ordered was apparently cancelled by the seller and he’s giving me a refund.

Idk how to build a kit

wingchicken wrote:Anyone selling a cox model, cheap? The one I ordered was apparently cancelled by the seller and he’s giving me a refund.

I would post a 'wanted' ad in the following section that you are looking for a RTF plastic Cox airplane (assuming you are okay with a used one so long as it has a solid engine and can fly). There should be someone who has one that they can sell you cheap.

We don't have any RTF plastic planes at the moment that would be cheap.

https://www.coxengineforum.com/f4-for-sale-wanted

Good Luck.

Matt

I’m screwed then. Don’t know what to do.

wingchicken wrote:I’m screwed then. Don’t know what to do.

No, you're not screwed. You suffered a little setback, but you are far from screwed. For one, if you click on this link:

https://www.modelaircraft.org/club-finder?city=fresno&state=CA&distance%5Bdistance%5D%5Bfrom%5D=41.16702&distance%5Bvalue%5D=36.7377981%2C-119.7871247

Will lead you to 9 model airplane clubs within 25 miles of you, nearest 5 miles of the city center. Either you or your Dad can call these clubs, visit with them. (I don't know how much Covid-19 has affected things, but the club officers can advise.)

They may know of someone selling a good used radio control or control line aircraft, some will even give beginner flier lessons.

Here's a manufacturer / marketer of control line kits and a few other free flight kits, you can browse to get ideas:

Brodak Manufacturing

You are just touching the tip of the iceberg of what is available to you in the model airplane world even in Fresno.

Don’t think I’ll build a kit. Maybe later when I have everything. Idk