C/L Trainers

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subsonic · Sep 22, 2000 11:57 AM

We have several young guys in our model club (R/C)that have expressed an interest in learning how to fly control line. They have asked me several times what I think is a good trainer for them. I started flying c/l in 1956 with a Guillow's Profile Trainer. If you have had good luck with any one type of model would you please let me know. PS If anyone has a Guillow Profile Trainer kit for sale e-mail me! Thanks and Fly Safe.
John

Alan Hahn · Sep 22, 2000 12:12 PM

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LAST EDITED ON Sep-25-00 AT 08:05 AM (EST)

There are several "trainers" which come to mind, and I am sure that others will have more. Here are mine, listed by engine size.

1/2 a--SigSkyRay. This is a simple plank wing, but it (the wing) is relatively large compared to other 1/2a trainers. Use 35->40' lines, at least 40' if using a Norvel.

0.15 size Brodak FliteStreak Trainer, or even one of the Sig GoodYear racers. Probably best to use an OS 10FP or equivalent to keep the speed down (52'lines)

.35--One of the Ukey or Gotcha (I think) Foam wing planes. I have heard that they are pretty easy to repair and fly well (they function as stunt trainers too), but have no experience myself. Fox 35 or OS 20->25 plainbearing engine.

This (+ a bottle of CyA and kicker) should get you through the dizzy factor.

Alan

I can't believe I left off the Sig Skyray 35 (for the 0.35 class) as a very good and tough first plane (especially since I have been flying it all season).

peabody · Sep 22, 2000 02:05 PM

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My opinion is that the Guillows critter is great. So is the current Brodak model. But, being benevolent here, I would ask that those wishing to create / perpetuate interest in controline build, equip and maintain such a trainer. One spinning around in circles and simple climb and dives are learned, the logical progression is to a bigger, more maneuverable unit.......

Owning a trainer to simply learn to fly is sort of a waste. Have the interested folks fly yours while they build something that will do tricks.

See Ya

Peabody

Nils · Sep 23, 2000 12:40 AM

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I learned the stunt pattern with a Ukey 35 Sport ARF/Fox .35. Great flying airplane, ugly, but a great flying airplane. With the pushrod close to the bellcrank bolt they're very docile trainers, move it to the outer hole & fly the stunt pattern, move the clevis down the elevator horn (bolt) a little & remove the wheel & it flys like a super slow combat plane. Easy to assemble & quick to fix with some 5 minute epoxy AT THE FIELD. $55 from Joe Just @ J&J Sales, P.O. box 99, Waitsburg WA, 99361. Joe also has Ukeys in 15 & 40 sizes now. $50 & $60 respectivly I think. You can call him @ 509-337-6489.
Nils

DVie · Oct 05, 2000 12:45 AM

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Ringmaster....Ringmaster....Ringmaster

SteveD · Oct 05, 2000 06:45 AM

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Here is a differnt idea.Try a Platter from Herman Lee's web site.They are cheap almost bullet pruf. Its called a Platter. Taught myself(again)daughter and 2 neighbor kids with 1 this summer. Use a TD though instead of a black widow. And 40' lines.if all else failes---accelerate!