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MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: CONTROL LINE AEROBATIC
xx   MODEL & MINIATURE AIRCRAFT: CONTROL LINE

Spitfire stunter. A control-line semi-scale classic design for .25 engines. 46" wingspan. Full-size plans included.
AERO MODELLER #656 Sep 1990 (v.55) pg. 499

Lil' Buzz. This control-line sports biplane is styled after a 1960's vintage model based on the Little Stinker and Little Toot experimental aircraft. Powered by a .19 or similar lightweight engine. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #663 Apr 1991 (v.56) pg. 222, Insert

Lockeed P-38 Lightning. A profile scale aerobatic control-line model for two 1.5cc motors has a 43" wingspan. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #666 Jul 1991 (v.56) pg. 396, Insert

Mini Peacemaker. A faithful rendition of George Aldrich's famous 1958 "Peacemaker" control-line design is scaled down for 1.5cc motors. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #669 Oct 1991 (v.56) pg. 582, Insert

Dragon Wagon. A simple profile aerobatic control-line stunt trainer can be flown on small (.46) diesel or (.049) glo motor. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #670 Nov 1991 (v.56) pg. 622, Insert

Jezebel. A 32" span vintage Italian control-line aerobatic model for .20 cu.in. engines. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #672 Jan 1992 (v.57) pg. 51, Insert

The fabulous Falcons. A tough aerobatic control-line trainer in two sizes. (1) 22" span for 1.5cc motor and (2) 30" span for 2.5cc motor. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #686 Mar 1993 (v.58) pg. 18

Shufti. A vintage control-line stunter model (circa 1948) based on an "Astral" kit and originally designed for the E.D. competition. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #690 Jul 1993 (v.58) pg. 22, Insert

Mini Ambassador. A 24" wingspan control line stunt model for high performance 0.8cc engines. Scaled down from Alan Hewitt's original 1951 design. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #697 Feb 1994 (v.59) pg. 36

Building advice from a control line aerobatic modeling champion.
AERO MODELLER #698 Mar 1994 (v.59) pg. 20

Wagtail. An ideal control line aerobatic model for sport and contest flying. Uses a stock .35 cu.in. glow motor. Reduced-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #699 Apr 1994 (v.59) pg. 42

Important design features for control-line aerobatic models. (1) Removable wing construction. (2) Tip-weight box for C/L stunt models. (3) Adjustable lead-outs.
AERO MODELLER #701 Jun 1994 (v.59) pg. 8

Miles M20. A near-to-scale control-line model for aerobatics. Features a third line for throttle control. Reduced-scale plan included.
AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 18

Construction techniques for C/L aerobatic models. (1) Wet molded balsa. (2) Flexible engine mountings. (3) Using glass cloth to reduce wear.
AERO MODELLER #702 Jul 1994 (v.59) pg. 22

Half a Sixpence. A 15" wingspan control-line stunt design for 0.5cc to 0.75cc engines features a semi-circular wing. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #703 Aug 1994 (v.59) pg. 49

Detroiter wing construction. Advice on making wings for F2B control-line aerobatic models.
AERO MODELLER #704 Sep 1994 (v.59) pg. 8

Yoicks Junior. Unique control-line stunt biplane (circa 1949) with a 20.5" wingspan is adapted as a general sports model for 1.5-2.0cc motors. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #710 Mar 1995 (v.60) pg. 42

Removable tail for an aerobatic C/L model is held in place with one bolt and a dowel.
AERO MODELLER #711 Apr 1995 (v.60) pg. 53

Blue Pearl. A 59" span, control-line aerobatics competition model which uses the Tigre G-51 engine. Partial, reduced-scale plan included. Full-size plans can be ordered.
AERO MODELLER #721 Feb 1996 (v.61) pg. 36

All American "Infant". This scaled-down version of a 1951 control-line stunt design features a 625mm wingspan and uses a 0.8cc high-performance engine. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #723 Apr 1996 (v.61) pg. 33, 25 (Insert)

Swiss champion offers advice on how to become a top class control-line aerobatic pilot.
AERO MODELLER #733 Feb 1997 (v.62) pg. 8

Stunt secrets. Tips and techniques for success in control-line stunt. Part 1.
AERO MODELLER #739 Jul 4 1997 (v.62) pg. 31

Stunt secrets. Tips and techniques for success in control-line stunt. Part 2.
AERO MODELLER #740 Aug 1 1997 (v.62) pg. 24

China Clipper. Control-line precision aerobatic model airplane features a one-piece removable 61" wing and durable wood construction. Reduced-scale plan included.
AERO MODELLER #753 Aug 27 1998 (v.63) pg. 14

CT4 Airtrainer. A 30" span semi-scale control line basic stunt trainer for 2.5cc diesel engines. Full-size plan included.
AERO MODELLER #773 Mar 2000 (v.65) pg. 26, Insert

Bipe '89. An updated version of a 1945 stagger-wing stunter features a 22" span symmetrical airfoil, .23 to .45 engine, and simple construction.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1990 (v.16#2) pg. 81

Getting started in control-line aerobatics by constructing a profile Stunter. Part 1. Tips on building models which are properly aligned, well sanded, and lightweight. Tips on joints and adhesives.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 60

Stuka Stunt. Larger than average 1/2A stunter with 37" wingspan. Powered by a Cox Medallion .049 engine swinging a three-bladed prop.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1990 (v.16#9) pg. 63

Getting started in control-line aerobatics by constructing a profile Stunter. Part 2. How to make your plane look and fly better. Sanding tips. Hinge installation. Lubricating the control system.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1990 (v.16#10) pg. 62

Limitation. Graduate from novice status with this 51" span C/L intermediate stunt trainer. Durable, easy-to-build, and a smooth handler that will do the AMA pattern on a .40-size engine.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1990 (v.16#11) pg. 69

Original Veco Thunderbird. Slightly updated version of a 1982 C/L stunt model with elliptical tip shape and airfoil based on the classic lines of the British Spitfire. This 54" span model features conventional sheet balsa construction and a four-bladed propeller.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1991 (v.17#1) pg. 59

Akro-Bat, Jr. A control-line sport stunt model that combines full pattern capability with 1/2A compactness and economy. Features a removable wing and adjustable line tension.
MODEL AVIATION Apr 1991 (v.17#4) pg. 60

Half-A Arrow. Flying wing model designed for the double ball bearing PAW .049 diesel engine opens new vistas in 1/2A control-line competition.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1991 (v.17#12) pg. 54

Avia. Simple .15-powered design is considered the best of its kind by Polish C/L aerobatics fliers. It is designed to execute a short F2B program. Wingspan is 38".
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1992 (v.18#10) pg. 78

Cardinal Stunt 1989. Control-line stunter features classic 1960s lines and the proven aerodynamics of a Patternmaster. Wingspan is 62". Engine is a SuperTigre .60
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1992 (v.18#11) pg. 141

Snapper. This twice-size rendition of a 1954 1/2A classic is perfect for learning C/L stunt maneuvers. Wingspan is 48". Engine is .25- through .32-size.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1993 (v.19#1) pg. 16

38 Special. Control-line stunt profile biplane with 38" wingspan, .35-.46 glow engine, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION May 1993 (v.19#5) pg. 19

Humbug '91. A revised version of a 1966 C/L design for nostalgia stunt flying features a nonlinear control system, 57" wingspan, O.S. .32 engine, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1993 (v.19#7) pg. 26

Falcon 49. C/L sport stunt with 55" wingspan, .40-.60 engine, and built-up construction. Design is based on the Falcon 35 (circa 1960's) from Berkeley Models.
MODEL AVIATION Sep 1993 (v.19#9) pg. 43

Impala Banshee. C/L Classic Stunt features 53" wingspan, .35-.40 engine, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1993 (v.19#12) pg. 114

Sky Dancer. A control-line classic stunt aircraft with 54" wingspan, .35-.40 engine, and built-up balsa construction.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1994 (v.20#12) pg. 120

Humbug 666. This C/L stunt features a midwing (54" span) and very large control surfaces. It is designed to maximize the use of conventional (not tuned pipe) engines.
MODEL AVIATION May 1995 (v.21#5) pg. 58

Praxis. Control-line stunt features 59" wingspan, traditional .60 engine, and sheet/foam construction. This model does not use a tuned pipe and it has the engine mounted sidewinder-style with the cylinder mounted to the outside of the flight circle.
MODEL AVIATION Nov 1995 (v.21#11) pg. 56

Tsunami. A control-line precision aerobatics model aircraft with 62" wingspan and SuperTiger .60 power.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1996 (v.22#10) pg. 40

Savoy. An "evolutionary" control-line stunter has 64" wingspan, .40 engine, foam and balsa construction.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1996 (v.22#12) pg. 16

Trimming control-line aerobatic models looks at tip-weight adjustment.
MODEL AVIATION Jan 1997 (v.23#1) pg. 148

Next Step. A scratch-built control-line precision aerobatics model for the beginner seeking to move up to intermediate. This model is designed to move you away from building kits and teach several techniques on a model that's not complicated to build. Features a 51" wingspan and .40-.46 glow engine.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1997 (v.23#2) pg. 26

Tip on trimming to make the best-flying CL aerobatic airplane.
MODEL AVIATION Mar 1997 (v.23#3) pg. 139

Selecting wood for specific spots on a control-line aerobatic airplane wing that will result in the best overall model.
MODEL AVIATION May 1997 (v.23#5) pg. 120

Tips on contructing lighter-weight control-line aerobatic model aircraft.
MODEL AVIATION Jul 1997 (v.23#7) pg. 126

KA-10. A control-line precision aerobatics model with 60" wingspan, .51-.60 engine, and built-up construction. Design is based on Anatoly Kolesnikov's 1986 world champion model.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1997 (v.23#10) pg. 58

Spitfire. C/L stunt features many scale details. Wingspan is 62", engine is SuperTigre .60, and construction is built-up.
MODEL AVIATION Feb 1998 (v.24#2) pg. 40

Scepter. A control-line precision aerobatic model with 60" wingspan, PA .40 two-stroke engine, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1998 (v.24#8) pg. 58

QED 500. Dual-purpose model to compete in Profile Scale and to be flown as an intermediate C/L Stunt (precision aerobatics) model. Wingspan is 54", engine is a .40 two-stroke, and uses built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Oct 1998 (v.24#10) pg. 88

Cheap Thrill. A control-line 1/2A Stunt model with 36" wingspan, .049-.09 engine, and built-up construction.
MODEL AVIATION Dec 1998 (v.24#12) pg. 156

Barecat. A C/L 1/2A Stunt design that is an update of a 1980 Bill Netzeband original. 40" wingspan. Built-up construction. Reduced-scale plan included.
MODEL AVIATION Jun 1999 (v.25#6) pg. 34

P-40K. Control-line stunt with 59" wingspan and built-up construction resembles the Curtiss P-40 "Flying Tiger" aircraft made famous in World War II. Reduced-scale plans included.
MODEL AVIATION Aug 1999 (v.25#8) pg. 52