My Control Line Airplane Fleet and Why~~

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I got back into this hobby in April 2014 after a break for more than 20 years. Over the time of crashing and succeeding to learn this hobby, one ends up with a bunch of planes. Some fly just OK and some fly really good. As your skills increase you want a better flying and trimmed out plane.
It is a throwback to my past. Wrote this story about that....www.dropbox.co...
And how it helps my focus.....www.dropbox.co...
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@ToddStimpson 2 года назад

I'm here for the control line :) Your videos helped get me back into the hobby after 40 years away. Woo buddy!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Great to hear that. If we can draw another in that is a win!!!

@annemitchell4822 2 года назад

It's always a good day when you post a nice long dose of Shug!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee.

@HavenTents 2 года назад

👏 Nice hammock in the background 😉

@shugemery 2 года назад

Calling me for a lie-low in a bit!

@scottengh1175 2 года назад

Best friend when I was 12 to 16 years old, his dad and him had a few of these planes. You bring back great memories. Thanks. Also, just like to watch your enthusiasm.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Harkens back to the best of days....

@adrianbassett9190 2 года назад

Love you Shruge, as a 75 year old stunt flyer since age 11, that sleeps in a bed, I’ve missed your videos, just glad to see that you are still alive. You bring a bit of life to the hobby and your schedule is a lot better than you say. Thanks for the control line videos. I look forward to seeing the next one.

@adrianbassett9190 2 года назад

Sorry , Shug,.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I did a CL one not too long ago.....ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ifL6H2nAY6w.html Just flying some and not always filming. Thanks.

@shugemery 2 года назад

For what??

@adrianbassett9190 2 года назад

@@shugemery For spelling your name Shruge not Shug.

@K3Flyguy 2 года назад

I smashed and bashed control line 50 years ago. Good old Android glue, silk span and buytl dope. Then I discovered RC. Not flying now but intend on returning again soon. Vintage high launch Sailplanes are my thing. Thanks for sharing, enjoyed it very much.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Oh yes. You speak Ambroid! Old school. Sailplanes are cool. I dabbled.

@hughdfukairs1768 2 года назад

The P-40 was a nice memory of Dad. Thanks Mr. Emery. May you always have a good tailwind. WOOO BUD-DAY!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Yessir. I revel in memories these days.

@craigtimmermann3122 2 года назад

I used to fly Control Line but, that was over 50 years ago... I really enjoyed it and my friend and I used to draw a large crowd when we flew back-to-back aerial combat... needless to say we had our fair share of crashes... but, we then took the planes home, patched them up, and started again the next day... FUN TIMES!!!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Combat is such a crowd favorite...I've never tried it. Scared I'd like it too much! Stunt flying is more the ballet. And yessir, crashes do come with the hobby. Adds that edge. Flying on the line.....

@theblytonian3906 Год назад

@@shugemery C/L combat is what I used to live for. Hyperbole, but you take my point. Don't have to be pattern proficient, but do have to be instinctively proficient & confident at sport aerobatics (lazy 8s, reverse lazy 8s, bunts, consecutive inside/outside loops, inverted, abrupt changes in direction & with quick reflexes, high situational awareness and the ability to fly 'eyes off' -watching the ball, in this case the ball is your opponent's model. Accepting attrition as a norm and enjoying building is a must. = ] Haven't flown comat in an aeon, but these day's I'd limit myself to Vintage or Slow Combat if I did. Current FAI F2D and Open is far too fast for these old eyes and reflexes now.

@terryforbes4038 2 года назад

Always good to see you flying. Put that custom combat ship up on some 70’ lines. Add a long streamer, and that LA .46 will be just fine. I fly with old VCR tape.. fantastic effects. Lots of static discharge here in the winter.. Terry&ThePirates South Florida

@wallyhaskett6737 2 года назад

Had your last name wrong but that is okay.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I aim to Terry. Got to fly some this year but not enough.

@terryforbes4038 2 года назад

Shug. As you’ve a muffler, you’ll need to add a small piece of led solder to the elevator control horn. Your last flight you were nose heavy. Your ship didn’t glide well and nosed over at landing. Check the CG with the muffler on. Later brother. Terry&ThePirates South Florida

@JoeOutdoors 2 года назад

I can say this from one modeler to another, Shug, you know how to have fun. For me it is rolling waves, I'll go 2-3 months without flying but spend the time in the shop repairing, er, I mean building then it is 2-3 months of flying and no building. That is what makes model airplanes such a great hobby. All kinds of types to fly and all kinds of building, er, repairing to tickle your fancy. How big does your smile get when somebody ask you about your modeling and you can see it is genuine interest? Far and few but they are still some out there that can be hooked and reeled in. ;>) It isn't all hiking n' hanging.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Always repairing. Might even build a kit this Winter. No one ever asks me about the planes enough~~~~

@krotchlickmeugh627 2 года назад

One of the main reasons i fly is because of the government cracking down and the death of the hobby. When i was a boy i saw an RC plane at an airshow. I loved the full sized jets and aerobatic parts of the show. But when someone brought out an RC pitts bipe beast edition. (I remember distinctly) that was it. Couldnt stop thinking about them. Started making mine out of that plastic cardboard stuff and foam from boxes of christmas ornaments. Engines i found on ebay for $10. Rebuilt them myself. Actually got me into my career i am in now. Owning a powersports repair shop. Anyways, i digress. That moment, i saw that plane lift off and that feeling of " i can afford it. I can fly, its possible." Thats why i fly now. To inspire the uninspired. To give them that feeling. I fly alot when i test ride jet skis for customers. I have a bunch of seaplanes (check out my channel im posting more soon) the river by my house has a boat ramp with lots of people loading up or dropping off and always people just hanging out enjoying the cold water. Always draws a crowd when i start a glow engine and people realize that what i just put the wings on is about to fly.

@PHARRAOH 2 года назад

remember the old bright yellow standard Cox models? I remember being out on a baseball field at the local high school with my Estes about to launch and a kid flying a Cox next to me, pegged a dude upside the head with the plane. I just remember screaming and blood. and the kids dad running over and stomping out the plane. My rocket launch went off without a snag, returning safely to earth via parachute. That was the last time in my life I launches an Estes. This makes me want to pull the pin and hit the button again. Great flying sir and awesome collection.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Those good ol' plane in the head days! I used to launch those Estes rockets too. Waiting weeks for them to come in the mail. Many of mine had no chute...just drop back to Earth. Fun times. Rocket kits have come a long way now ...estesrockets.com

@skip1835 2 года назад

Shug, man, that was an excellent pattern - - I know this vid is a bit out of date but it was great to see you flying so well - I'm tipping my hat to you!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thanks Skip. Done a little flying lately. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ifL6H2nAY6w.html

@stevencunningham4680 2 года назад

You're a man of many talents Shug. I remember watching those model planes fly at my elementary school when I was a kid back in the 70's. You must have a small fortune accumulated in all those planes. Have you ever tried the remote control planes ? I don't have either of them , I just like to watch. I guess the control line planes would give you a more realistic feel.

@shugemery 2 года назад

The feel of the plane is part of the draw for me. I used to fly RC a lot.... ru-vid.com/group/PLahaAdtfX9ZLW32PEiLX2iAN7MG_ZtUSs

@adamholt6898 2 года назад

Came for the hammocks, stayed for the Shug’n. I’ll always watch your videos!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Whooooooo Buddy)))))

@rickfisher6906 2 года назад

I started watching because of your flying videos and stayed for the backpacking and the intertainment

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee. Can't wait for Spring to fly!

@combat1ify 2 года назад

Thank´s a lot "Shug" for this movie I enjoy very much. I used to fly my Brodak ARF Cardinal with OS LA 46 Stunt silver at Gran Canaria Islands , Alberto Parra winter contest at small town Valle Jinamar , Controlline Circle , second weekend in december , 2009 , 2010 + 2011 . But now, my backbone says NO. Wish you always tight lines , greetings Peter ;- )) Hoooo...... Buddy and both thumbs UP. .

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee Peter.

@ssiewnad 2 года назад

Wonderful vid. Brought back so many memories of flying with my brothers and neighborhood friends..... by the end I could swear I could smell the fuel. And thanks for some picking too.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Hours spent hunched over flooding that Cox .049!

@flaircraft 11 месяцев назад

Shug, you are way better at keeping your C/L fleet size down than I am lol. It doesn't help that I used to do a little bit of everything (speed, racing, carrier, balloon bust, combat, scale). I haven't flown in like 15 years (got married, had kids etc.) but had a great time back in the day. Great to see someone else still going at it.

@shugemery 11 месяцев назад

I need to crash more to et rid of a few! Out of all of them maybe 5 are real good flyers. The rest I just can't get rid of. Hope you get back on the handle sometime. It is never not intense.

@KindCreature1 2 года назад

I was so mesmerized watching the plane fly around and around. Thanks for the fun video. Mike in Oregon

@shugemery 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it...Whoooooo Buddy))))

@mikenixon5936 2 года назад

Shug, most of us watch because you are speaking, it doesn't matter what about really. Respect my friend.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee and thanks.

@JeffersonClockWorks 2 года назад

Thanks Shug, Love Control Line!! I flew this past weekend at 95th Squadron RC and CL Fun Fly! Sunday CL with my good friend Gene at Tarheel RC Flyers field. Life is Good!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Great to hear you are still at it Al.....

@theblytonian3906 Год назад

Enjoy your channle Shug. Experienced R/C pilot and instructor who started in C/L at 15 more than five decades ago, if I had to choose for sheer fun factor, C/L is so much more for me. Other than basic S&L training or the racing events in quasi non-divergent azimuth, flying C/L sport manoeuvres, pattern aerobatics or combat are also much harder because of C/L's relative proximity to the ground at all times. i.e. Zero mistakes high. Not beign simissive of others who might enjoy R/C more. It just is what it is. While I appreciate R/C ARFs, I do miss the once dominant modelling aspect whether from a kit or scratch building the hobby once was up until sometime in the 1990s.

@shugemery Год назад

Same here. I flew R/C for years. Loved it but Control Line just drew me. Could be nostalgia for sure. I like that I can see my plane the whole flight. Here is a C/L story I wrote about me and my Dad flying.....www.dropbox.com/s/wbiljv1rgs3my75/Patterns...a%20Control%20Line%20Story%20.pages?dl=0

@big-smoke-rc 2 года назад

Been watching you for many years, and you got me into hammocking. When I saw your control line, I looked into rc planes.. and now I take my rc planes camping! Cheers shug

@shugemery 2 года назад

But you don't take them out on the trail I take it. Or do you.

@big-smoke-rc 2 года назад

@@shugemery you'd be shocked!

@7wt 2 года назад

I discovered you with the hammock stuff but I enjoy the CL stuff more. Keep up the good work!

@shugemery 2 года назад

I will for sure film some CL stuff from time to time. Thankee.

@harrykeel8557 2 года назад

Enjoyed the video. I built a Ringmaster back in twenty seventeen, but haven't had a chance to fly it yet. Was a member of a club in a nearby town, however, when I asked for help getting it started they kinda looked at me and did nothing. In all fairness, though, they flew remote control, and so did I. But I had flew a Ringmaster the the year before in September during the ringmaster fly-a-thon, I flew a ringmaster and was hooked, so that is why I built mine. I am no longer a part of that club, unfortunately it's is the only one around, except maybe at Auburn, Al. Great to see your video, maybe since I am retired I can build another and this time fly it. Stay safe!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Hope you do. Still a popular plane. brodak.com/ringmaster-s-1-kit.html

@TripleE76 2 года назад

Shug you are living the life, well done. Cheers from Indiana.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I even enjoy a good sit in my easy chair at end of day!!! Part of good life.

@martintvingsholm 2 года назад

...tak for du deler dine andre hobby's med os Mr. Emery. Jeg og mine 5 børn stor glæde ved, at flyve med traditionelle drager. Mvh Martin fra Danmark

@shugemery 2 года назад

Drageflyvning er et smukt tidsfordriv, og jeg husker, at jeg gjorde det med min far.

@redelliot1 2 года назад

Enjoyed that a lot - agree about the drone tech , hopefully the upcoming generations will discover analogue hobbies . Good to see McLaren getting some success

@shugemery 2 года назад

It is an instant gratification world now. McLaren is doing so well. I thank Zac Brown and Andreas Seidl for creating a winning environment.

@krotchlickmeugh627 2 года назад

@@shugemery im 27 been flying for 15 years. My father never flew rc. My brother is now a captain for southwest but he didnt start for his DA until i had already been flying 5 years

@Ricardo14bis2011 2 года назад

Great collection and great flying!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee. Appreciate it.

@sonnyboywannabe 2 года назад

Love all that you put out Shug. This reminds me very much of stunt kite flying. Hey yet another rabbit hole you could check out

@shugemery 2 года назад

I did used to mess about with a stunt kite. Wind is your friend!

@wallyhaskett6737 2 года назад

Thanks so much Shug I have missed your C/L flying. I hope you will post more of it. I do enjoy you hammock and trail trips.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I just did not feel like filming as much and just wanted to fly. Did not fly a lot this Summer but some. Thanks.

@SasquatchHunterMN 2 года назад

Thank you, I enjoyed your commentary and honesty on the fleet. Nice collection.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Hello Tom.

@ap6553 2 года назад

This brings back so many memories of my junior high school days in the early 70s. Yes, at least with kids control line was still cool in the early 70s! So glad your helping to keep this hobby alive. I'm starting to consider buying a plane but I've got too many hobbies already!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Fun getting back into it. Feel like a kid again.

@slyfox6134 2 года назад

Good to hear from you again young man.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Young man...love it!!!

@OldPackMule 2 года назад

60 size, Shug puts a 75 in it. That's gotta be a quick handful. Thanks for showing the collection.

@shugemery 2 года назад

That custom built PA.75 is lighter than all of my .60 size engines!

@OldPackMule 2 года назад

@@shugemery BTW. How's Meg healing up. I'm guessing pretty good if your backpacking and flying.

@shugemery 2 года назад

@@OldPackMule She is doing real good. A bit stiff in the mobility but playing pickle ball, biking and swimming so she is happy! Thanks

@Tom-wl9sx 2 года назад

Great flying, just love it 😀

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee.

@mervmartin2112 2 года назад

The one Terry Smith sent to you is the style my step dad used for control line combat. 10-30 feet of crepe paper tacked to the tail. Two people in the middle flying two planes. The winner is the one that cuts the most pieces out of the other guy's crepe paper (with his prop). The planes are VERY maneuverable.

@shugemery Год назад

Never tried combat. Too scared I'd like it!

@mat-ventures 2 года назад

Hahaha really cool to see you as the pilot at 1:56!! Made my day and GOOD JOB Shug! Whooooooo buddy!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Yessir!

@fredflintstone8048 2 года назад

Nice to see another control line flying video from you. Nice fleet! I liked the red with yellow stripes flying wing. It brought back the most memories for me. I used to build those wings and fly them back in my control line flying days (flying wing = no fuselage) . Didn't have a lot of money, they were cheap to build, and being very light performed very well. You spoke of the 'buzz' of flying. Back when I flew I felt that every time. Whether I brought the planes back home in pieces, or without any mishap I loved every outing, and so did my friends.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Basically a combat plane.

@josephschmidt439 2 года назад

Thanks Shug for doing these vids, you still got the ARF Nobler . I am putting one together , and yes you have to have a passion to do this , wrecked 4 planes but I still go out and do it. My wife says that same phase, playing with my toys and answer back yes and having fun doing it. Thank you Shug for being an ambassador to this hobby

@shugemery 2 года назад

Crashing is a by-product of learning control line I reckon. Stay at it and get good at repairing.

@josephschmidt439 2 года назад

@@shugemery That is for sure about getting good at repairs, 2 are beyond that ,concrete have no mercy. I found a grass field near house , better survival, lost 3 engine because of that surface.

@TheCecil64 2 года назад

I started this hobby 50 years ago - in and out. Wam Stunt - Combat - Ballon Bust. My son was Ca. Champion - he went to see Duke Fox for a week when he was 10 he is 52 now. I remember all the Wam contest even Jet. California is not the state you want to bring up children - it’s sad. Been out for ten years now - still have a ton of kits and motors and planes.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Hope you still fly some.

@iwazzabadboy1982 2 года назад

Wow…I knew you enjoyed line flying but had no idea…Thanks for the fleet and info

@shugemery 2 года назад

My secret shame~~~ haaaaa

@iwazzabadboy1982 2 года назад

@@shugemery …No Shame In Your Game Shug…😎

@KimberlyGreen 2 года назад

I think Shug deserves an additional title ... Air Marshall of Emery Field.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Well, not to brag...but I am the club newsletter editor!!!!

@KimberlyGreen 2 года назад

@@shugemery And just why _wouldn't_ you want to brag? Seems you have quite a bit to be proud of. Lovely family, at least 3 interesting hobbies that people come here to watch you do, a successful entertainment career that gave people joy, delicious bbq ... shall I go on?

@stitch3163 2 года назад

I have to admit, I was a bit worried about you stepping on one of the airplanes while you were walking around filming them. Great to hear that you’ve been getting some flying in this past summer.

@shugemery 2 года назад

We get pretty good at not stepping on one....after stepping on one of your flying buddies!

@browsman2328 2 года назад

Thanks for the vid Shug, I haven’t flown one of those things since I was a teen which was a long time ago since I am the guy that is exactly 10 years older than you to the day. And if you ever feel old just think of me, I feel like a kid that is gifted with age.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Great way to look at it!

@bobmillerick300 2 года назад

Been wondering when the ukie update was coming. Season's just about over here in Wyoming..............tight lines

@shugemery 2 года назад

Fly while we can!

@robertguthrie1894 2 года назад

This looks like an awesome hobby

@shugemery 2 года назад

It is some good old man fun.

@RickMunday 2 года назад

It's certainly not a hobby that I would ever pick up, but I do enjoy seeing it. I remember a friend of my dad's doing this as a hobby back in the early '70s. And I have a vague memory of going to watch him fly at a park, the plane looked cool but because it never went anywhere it just never really caught my attention. But don't worry about or be discouraged by others that don't understand. I have other hobbies besides hiking as well, fly fishing and electronics namely. Most people's eyes glaze over when I start talking about electronics.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Nice to have fun stuff to do. Can afford it as and older man~~~!

@TheHarley883r 2 года назад

use to fly these with my grandpa the old cable line controllers Great stuff...,not saying your old man, but it got me into the rc planes ,so rewarding building planes from scratch , and learning not to crash after so much invested time cause that hurts , im with ya its top fun

@shugemery 2 года назад

Well I'm not young but still love fun.

@TheHarley883r 2 года назад

@@shugemery good on ya thanks for the reply . as long as your young at heart then your not that old ever !!!!

@samuellondke9108 2 года назад

I just wrecked my sv-11 with a PA-61 in it yesterday at the Brodaks fly in. I'm still learning a small bit everyday even being in advanced stunt, but i was hit by a bad patch of wind. Bent the PA header and the pipe but me and my dad have replacements. Gives us an excuse to build another arf out of the 3 more we have.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Mikes son….right? Too bad about the crash and broken pipe. One must have a strong constitution to fly this sport. Only flown twice myself this year but hope for more. Love my SV-11. Great flyer.

@samuellondke9108 2 года назад

@@shugemery Yeah I'm Mike's son! we have 3 more arfs of it due to brodak not making anymore arfs.

@geraldwimmer7710 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing- always something for those of us who fly control-line (Mum, Dad and 2 sons). We also enjoy watching your other videos too! Keep the great videos coming and happy flying.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Good to see a family flying CL. Where do ya'll live?

@geraldwimmer7710 2 года назад

@@shugemery We from Kakanui north of Auckland in New Zealand

@shugemery 2 года назад

@@geraldwimmer7710 I was in Auckland back when I was working cruise ships! Had a great day there. Circa 2000

@stoneblue1795 2 года назад

Well done, sir. Quite apparent you have mastered many various hobbies and professions. Thanks for taking us along, much respect. Used to fly the little pre-assembled mostly plastic 049 powered gas planes in jr. high (not with an incredible degree of sucess though!)

@shugemery 2 года назад

We started on Cox airplanes with .049 engines!!! Good times!!!

@MikeycatOutdoors 2 года назад

I enjoy multi dimensional people with various interests. Makes life more interesting.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thanks for the good words.

@alf3553 2 года назад

I Was into flying RC for years & had lots of fun times at the club. One day the club was doing a flying display for the public at a lake in town, it was March so we had 3 to 4 feet of really nice hard ice 🇨🇦 & was a perfect day. One of the young guys & a really good pilot was flying a fast stunt plane. He was flying inverted about 3 feet off the ice, as the the plane goes by us he pulls up hard…..remember I said inverted. That plane hit the ice so hard there was nothing but a trail of parts down the runway, we all went silent, he turns to us & yells “ Did You See That “ … he was laughing so hard. Not the reaction we thought 😂 Good Times.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Guy had a good attitude. Maybe he cried in his car!

@yooperwsdm 2 года назад

This makes my Monday O-So much better! I love the collection showcased. Thanks Shug! Whooo Buddy )))

@shugemery 2 года назад

Appreciate it Jason.

@amorphousblob6105 2 года назад

My personal favorite from your collection is the one piloted by Alfred E. Newman. "What me worry"

@shugemery 2 года назад

I sure do get that!

@michaelthomson5101 2 года назад

That looks like a lot of fun...You are one busy guy. Keep up the good fight.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I only appear busy!

@billmcginnis5939 2 года назад

Vvvvvvvvvvyyyyeeerowahoooovvvvvyyeeeerrrraaawwwaaahhh Okay that's my best written impression of model plane sound. Thanks Shug

@shugemery 2 года назад

Well done. I head it.

@rcfred_689 2 года назад

The dope finish on the tutor looks great - you polished that out nice!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thank you. It really makes me appreciate those top notch finishers for sure.

@edsherrod5216 2 года назад

Really enjoyed that. I know you love backpacking and I watcha few of those videos because I like to hear what you have to say. Glad you are having fun doing what you're doing :)

@shugemery 2 года назад

Mucha appreciato and Whooooooo Buddy))))

@ericknight9333 2 года назад

Love the control line ! It's what I started watching you for at first. The. The BBQ, oh man! Good eatin'! When I saw you in Ely on snowbank (my brother lives there) I was hooked in for good!! Wooo BUDDY!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Glad to hear that~~

@EscapingTheCity 2 года назад

"What happens is when you fly for a while, you quit crashing so much." Seems like a metaphor on life!!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Touché

@themadscientest 2 года назад

Recently got into the hobby of tether cars which is comparable to CL speed, most tether car builders have fewer cars as far less crashing happens. But it is a real challenge of building and tuning the engines and cars, and fine adjustment of needle valves as the engines use the same single needle WOT venturi as CL. But the real joy is having a beautiful project to build and a real miniature engine to tune, no electronics required!

@shugemery 2 года назад

I've seen videos of those....looks fun. My buddy had a Cox Dragster when we were kids. Ran on a line you laid out. We likes running it without the line. Nothing but donuts with that heavy rear-end.

@themadscientest 2 года назад

@@shugemery Did some work on an old Cox dune buggy because my father had one when he was a kid. His got lost to the sands of time but I found one on eBay with good tires for a reasonable price. Did some fun stuff with the engine and put a hot ported cylinder and high compression head on the old block! Hope the stock bottom end can handle it, just waiting for nice warm weather so starting isn't an absolute pain.

@rw3035 2 года назад

Thanks Shug, that was an interesting video. Relaxing to watch!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Ahhh...glad it was.

@driftlesshermit9731 2 года назад

Purdy cool ! I remember having a cheap control line German Stuka with an .049 that we paid 8 buck's for. It got me into powered rc gliders.

@shugemery 2 года назад

I had a Stuka too.....with bomb drop. If your interested here is a short story about me and my Dad trying to fly it.....www.dropbox.com/s/wbiljv1rgs3my75/Patterns...a%20Control%20Line%20Story%20.pages?dl=0

@stoneblue1795 2 года назад

A friend of mine had that same Stuka, I had the Sopwith Camel. What a blast back in the day.

@driftlesshermit9731 2 года назад

@@shugemery Cool, thanks for the link, much appreciated.

@driftlesshermit9731 2 года назад

@@stoneblue1795 Your names not Dan by chance? Lol, my friend Dan had a Sopwith Camel. 😃

@Stunthangar 2 года назад

Keep flying Shug

@shugemery 2 года назад

I do aim too.

@luffingsails7542 2 года назад

Love this hobby, Shug. Thanks for sharing your fleet. Impressive!

@shugemery 2 года назад

It is a challenge at times. Keeps it fun. Thankee.

@doughaas536 Год назад

Here for the back packing and the control line. I fly the fast noisy events. I've been flying off and on since I was a kid. (I think I'm about a year older than you.) Nice fleet of planes and you're no slouch flying the pattern.

@shugemery Год назад

Still a thrill in that hobby. Pancaked a plane last Saturday. Minimal damage. I was not focused!

@streborz 2 года назад

Shug, you forgot the best part of "Why I Fly Control Line" The tug! At least it is for me.

@shugemery 2 года назад

We Fly Contol Line!

@leapyear9460 2 года назад

Thx for sharing! Pretty cool!

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee.

@thecoffeefuelledwoodsman 2 года назад

I'm not into the control line, but I'll watch anything you put out.. and enjoy it. Appreciate the time you put into filming!

@drumstickscarecrow 2 года назад

Appreciate the explanation on how that stuff works. I always thought you had throttle control and whatnot in that handle, but seeing it now, that makes quite a bit of sense. It's definitely a different hobby from drones, but they do share some similarities for sure. I've been flying primarily freestyle type drones for the last 3 years, and they definitely crash and need repairs quite often. Much steeper (and probably more expensive) learning curve to it compared to flying gps/camera drones. Those things are nice and all, but they bore me to tears.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Good to know! A learning curve makes it all the sweeter.

@melchurch3019 2 года назад

That was fun. My uncle started flying control line planes in the 50s and eventually opened a hobby shop. I remember going to big meets in Chicago and watching him fly in competitions there. I've learned a lot from all your videos, thanks.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Great memories. Those old hobby shops were the best!!!

@atommachine 2 года назад

Almost early ! If had a Model plane it would be called peanut butter pop tart ;)

@shugemery 2 года назад

Tasty plane!

@markleblanc291 2 года назад

Very interesting! You definitely throw yourself in to everything you do!

@shugemery 2 года назад

At least the things that keep my interest. This hobby brings great memories of youth.

@GG-zo9yr 2 года назад

it looks real fun , and by the looks of it keeps you young

@shugemery 2 года назад

Yessir....feel young...look old! Vintage.

@robertomartinez6520 2 года назад

I love control line!!!

@shugemery 2 года назад

I too do.

@theblytonian3906 Год назад

Looking at your collection I envy your storage space. = ]

@shugemery Год назад

I am fortunate to have the Nut-Hut. It is a marriage-saver!!!

@HighRoad317 2 года назад

Good times Shug.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee.

@bryonbartholomew3038 2 года назад

That hammock looks awesome!

@shugemery 2 года назад

It is the new XL version. Also this is the best "go to ground" hammock in my opinion. Got a trip coming where I may need to. haventents.com/collections/hammock-tents

@bryonbartholomew3038 2 года назад

Thanks Shug!

@jhulin9018 2 года назад

Thanks Shug! Brought back many memories hearing those gas engines buzz. I still have my CL planes from high school (you and I are the same age). I have a Carl Goldberg Voodoo wing plan still in the box that for over 40 years I have been planning on building. Used to have a Fox 35 engine and Veco 19. Its a great hobby. Thanks again.

@shugemery 2 года назад

We keep those planes for the good memories of youth.

@slick7209 2 года назад

Shug your a very intriguing guy. And the planes are fine but yes I’m mostly in the hammock camping stuff lol

@shugemery 2 года назад

As are most on here~~ Just part of what I do and want to support the hobby.

@KettleCamping 2 года назад

Nice collection, thanks for sharing! 👍

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee. Got no more room in my hanger~~~!

@KettleCamping 2 года назад

@@shugemery ahaha smaller planes would fit more 😉 (btw, I started “hammocking” in 2013 , thanks to you!) TC

@newenglandergray3002 2 года назад

Informative video. As a teenager, I flew Noblers, Magicians, Ringmasters, Flitestreaks, etc. Silkspan or silk and dope finish. Fox .35. Wish I had those red plastic control handles still. Couple of questions: have you ever felt the need for adjustable-angle leadouts or found them practical? When/why do you change props? What has been the most common cause of crashes? Keep 'em coning!

@shugemery 2 года назад

I do have adjustable leadouts on inboard wingtip on current planes. I set them back for first flights to make sure line tension is good. As I get to know the plane I move them forward maybe 1/8 inch at a time until I feel the plane but it does not pull too hard. Maybe on a really windy day go from like an 11x4 prop to a 10x5 for a bit more speed to cut wind. But I prefer thrust. Crashes vary. Usually pilot error. Getting cocky. Blown out overhead by wind. A bellcrank failure a couple weeks ago. Broken line. Loss of focus and concentration. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P3-swaIfStA.html

@newenglandergray3002 2 года назад

@@shugemery Thanks! Good info!

@thewaltbrownellchannel9318 2 года назад

Thanks for shining the light on our hobby Shug. You done good.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Gotta keep it going....!

@northwind9505 2 года назад

Great video! I thought I was going to do the control line but went to rc airplanes. Your flying is as smooth as butter! I do believe you need at least one scale control line with throttle.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Maybe someday. It would be fun to do touch and goes.....

@northwind9505 2 года назад

Indeed! I'm building a kadet Senior STOL for that same reason. Btw I do enjoy your outdoor videos as well.

@layback209fixorsmash3 2 года назад

Another great CL vid, thanks. I've been following since you posted about the little electric baby streak. Liked your cox story with your dad, had a very similar experience. Wanna tell me a gaming or toy airplains lol, loved it. Very true. I do the same thing. Thanks for sharing the collection.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee for that.

@aussierc6788 2 года назад

Control Line combat, always a must see...

@shugemery 2 года назад

The most fun to watch!

@Nasgareth 2 года назад

Reckon I might could enjoy watching Shug watch paint dry.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Watching some exterior oil paint dry right now on my windows!

@Lapeerphoto 2 года назад

Cool stuff

@shugemery 2 года назад

Mucho appreciato.

@jamesschell1526 Год назад

Love control line flying

@yobentley7274 2 года назад

a mixture of Nitro Methane, Methanol Alcohol and a little Castor Oil....Love it..

@shugemery 2 года назад

The smell!

@mobiltec 2 года назад

I had a Nobler way back in the 60s but it wasn't an ARF. I spent a lot of time as a kid building that plane and it flew great. But man it sure did want to pull this little kid off the ground.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Building was fun as a kid. Now I like to get an ARF nd see if I like the way the plane flies. Though I may build a kit this Winter. Had it in the Nut-Hut for 5 years waiting....the Pentastar.

@mobiltec 2 года назад

@@shugemery I understand the feeling LOL...

@Midtown95060 2 года назад

Awesome 👍

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thankee.

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 2 года назад

Subbed you for the control line many years ago, I put up with the hammock stuff 😁😆👍

@shugemery 2 года назад

Thanks for the put up!

@GrandadIsAnOldMan 2 года назад

@@shugemery it's all interesting stuff, but I have no intention of venturing out in the cold like you. I like to stay indoors when the weather turns wintery 😁🎅🏼🎄⛄☃☃

@Doc_Watson 2 года назад

Thank you for the video and the explanations of different aspects of control line flying. A friend of the family used to be into it and I remember as a child looking over his planes. Although I'm not interested in doing it, it's neat to learn about it and learn different things about you outside of just hammocks.

@shugemery 2 года назад

Fun to see other folks off-beat pastimes. Thankee.