Bloody Super Glue!

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Typical Sunday In Townsville

Left, Ray Stout. Doug O'Keefe stuffing his face. Seated, Bob McKenzie, Arthur Hume.
Background, Tom Wellington and Ian Hague.

It's been a bit quiet on the C/L front lately so I thought I'd throw in a couple of  photos taken earlier this year.

Push Rod Failure

Alan Beggs' (Townsville) own design profile stunter didn't survive the test flight.
Alan said it was very responsive and flew well until the push rod
disconnected halfway through the flight resulting in a wingover
and power dive into the deck.
The fuselage was foam sheeted with balsa.
Oh well. Back to the drawing board!

I had a similar problem with my Blue Pants a few weeks ago at George Town. One of the leadouts pulled out of the bellcrank, causing the plane to wingover and bury itself to the leading edge in the ground. The only damage was a broken prop! The bent spring on the needle valve easily straightened. I build 'em STRONG!! The leadout is now repaired and the prop replaced. Just waiting for some good weather to fly it.

C/L Handle/Reel

Here's a sneak preview of  OTech's Control Line handle/reel.
More info as it becomes available.....

All American

The latest project from Bob McKenzie's workshop in Townsville is his All American. Powered by a GMS .32 with Top Flite 10 x 6 prop. Test flight tomorrow, Sunday 16th Oct, 2011.

Jason's Combat Wing

Next step - the test flight.  Watch this space.

ASP .21.

Another Combat Wing.

Jason Geroge with his new Gemini combat wing. Waiting for a new ASP .21
to power it.  We should start to see some combat action  soon.

Rockhampton C/L Gathering 2011

Here are some photos from the Rockhampton Control Line Gathering a couple of weeks ago. Sorry. No further info available.  Pics by Jim Greenwood.

Barry Fredickson's Extra - Russian A.R.F. 

Trevor Larson's model.

All American

Ringmaster fly-a-thon