Control Line Contest FM Skylarks Fargo, ND
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- This is my two days at the Fargo Moorhead Skyliners 66th Annual control Line Contest in Fargo, North Dakota.... / fmskylarks
Great competition. There was Stunt, Combat and Navy Carrier.
I’m not into control line flying, but I am into good videos. And this had my palms sweating. Well done
Thankee so much...sweaty palms for the win~~!
Classic video Shuge - please don’t stop making these type of videos! I started off with a Cox Piper J3 Cub from Toys R Us when I was a kid that I totally forgot about until I randomly came across one of your videos. Your videos alone made me interested in a hobby I totally forgot that existed.
I fly control line because of my memories of being a kid doing it. Brings a good feeling. An escape of the doom and gloom being thrust on us constantly.
I had a couple of Cox models when I was a kid also. I still have a tackle box chocked full of about 10 different Cox engines, and many parts. There's an .010, an .020, and a bunch of .049s in it. The planes are long gone, crashed into many pieces years ago. The engines are all I have left. My buddies and I would fly shop rags once our planes were all smashed to bits, but the engines still ran. They looked like ghosts in the sky. 👻
Sometimes I think the shop rags flew better and more graceful than our planes did. I think one of the last Cox control line models I had was a B2 Stealth Bomber. It actually flew fairly well for the design, but of course, I probably had it crashed within a week of getting it.
I'll have to haul the engines out one of these days, screw 'em to a piece of wood, and run 'em up just to bring back the memories.
Now, as an adult, I have a few .40-.60 sized sport planes, but I'm not an accomplished pilot like you guys are.
Keep it up!!... 👌
Whoo Buddy!!!!
Congratulations Shug! Really proud of you!
My favorite is probably the cloverleaf.
Never knew or seen a pit crew in that. Great job by them!
Thanks for taking us along ❤
Cloverleaf is bought to get right. But a fun one to fly through.
I grew up in Fargo and used to fly at that field in the early 70's. Fantastic to see that it is still there! I lived on 25th avenue north and when this one guy with a jet engine CL plane would show up I could hear him from home and I would get on my bicycle and fly to the park!
It is a dream field. Hope they get to keep flying there. Seems to be some home encroachment.
Imagine the commercial airplanes flying like that.😂
I think some do~!
@@shugemery 🤠🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing Shug.
Entered my first CL speed contest this spring. Had a blast and look forward to the next one.
Speed looks really exciting. I've never done it. Whooooo Buddy))))
Congratulations shug. A respectable 3rd. On a side note, was at Hampden Park 🏴 sunday nite with my daughter to catch the incredible R.H.C.P ( last time we went was 2006 at T in the Park, she was only 10) . Definitely think you could fill in for Mr. Balzary if he drops out. Atleast you wear similar hats. Ian
Appreciate that. I've never seen them live but I do love Flea. Energy galore!
@@shugemery i think you guys were separated at birth. Or as we say in Glasgow " a different cheek from the same ****. And that's a compliment. 🙄. Love yer vids shug, look forward to the next one. Kind regards to you. Ian
@@ianandrewdonnelly6507 I love a top turn of phrase! Butter Fudge tabs for all.
CONGRATS!!! Nice work.
My Dad told me at my first contest if you are not having fun your chances of winning are slim . . . ;>)
Your Dad was correct. Mindset is a big part of it. Thankee Joe.
@@shugemery Thankee for sharing Shug.
It's so fun to see you be so competitive! There are some mighty fine flyers at that event, it looks like. I wondered about whether CL flyers had made the jump to electric or not. I bet it's more fun with glow fuel.
Many top national flyers have all gone electric. It is very reliable for motor runs. But yes....Glow is way more fun!
Finally a control line video! Nice flying and really a fine flying place.🙂
I was pumped to film a contest. Thankee and thanks.
Love love love the Nobler!!! Takes me back to the seventies watching my uncle Sonny fly his control line Nobler. I actually taught him how to fly R/C after I learned how. We had lots of fun times together! By the way Lando is a fine chap, but MAX is the MAN! Watching the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend!!!
Nobler looks good in the air too from the middle of the circle. Lando is nipping at Maxes rear. FP1 and Quali in the morn. Looking forward to the GP before summer break.
Been flying CL since 82 and RC since 95. Got out of both for awhile to do the Harley thing. Now I do all 3 love to build and have a HUGE collection of engines, kits, and supplies.
The Trifecta of Fun~!
Congrats Shug, now I wanna get my rc planes out, haven't flown in a couple years...
You should. It is a nice escape to real gloom and doom world.
I flew control line airplanes back in the 70's.. I was just a kid, but it was serious fun. Fuel it up, attach the battery to heat up the glow plug.. and go!
Oh yes...good ol' 70s flying me too!!!
Way to fly em ace! Great job and congratulations on the podium!!
Thankee.
In all honesty Mr. Emery, that was impressive, interesting and down right cool. The jazz bar had a decent bass player too. WHOOO BUD-DAAYYY!
The bass player needs a beret and van dyke! Thankee.
Nice flyin!....
Yep, pulse jets are cool... 👌
Very simple engines also.
Thanks Dave. Seemed a lot of work firing that pulse up though...but was worth it!
Whooooo Buddy!!!!!!👽
Backatcha....
Hey Shug I'm late to this party but its grt to see U posted another fine vid, they're inspirational for sure. I'm a transplant in Tampa Fla from LI Ny and miss the contest action we would go all over NJ PA MA NH it was grt and i was good company with Windy Lampione Modesto Palko and of course Banjok, man what a crowd. No so much action dwn here the closest C/L field is 1+ away, I do a flt here and there with my trusty ole Nobler at my rc field but haven't been able to hook anybody back into it. It sucks flying alone though after all those years in NY but im about to join a different rc club, its got better smoother grass 😊 & more open space 👍 so will see what happens. All the best to you & keep the vids coming thank you
Those are some big names. I watched all of Windy's videos. I've met Dan Banjok and he was really a good guy. Helped me out at my first contest in NC. Hope you hook some RC guys in. Thankee for your comment.
Great job Shug! I have watched many C/L videos and I must say that was up at the top.
If you are ever in So Cal I would love for you to come to our field and introduce you to the club, (The knights of the round circle)
and have some the second best BBQ ever, Its not South Carolina Piedmont style but its good. Your pattern looks really good just keep flying.
W.W.
I do recall seeing feasts at your house on videos! Glad you are well and good. Never know if i'll get out that way but truly appreciate your offer. Thankee on the pattern.
Shug, it’s a long way from Minnesota, but we’d love to see you at the North West Regional contest in Roseburg Oregon!
True. Maybe someday......thankee.
Howdy and thanks. Glad you getn out and doing some strang flying. I'm thinking a plane made to look like a Bass guitfiddle. Better yet "The Flying Hammock". I don't mean to keep beating this poor old horse post mortem but I do get dizzy just trying to look up into the night sky. Y'all are lucky. Enjoy and thanks again.
Thanks. The dizziness is something that goes away the more you do it. Just keep looking up at the sky more!
That is a really nice dedicated flying field. We just flew where we could. Empty school parking lots in the summer were a great place.
Those guys have a dream field! My first time there. 4 hours from home.
You know I really love the gas planes a lot more than the electric. Sound, smoke and castor oil to clean up after each flight. Flight box, glow plug, battery clip-on, starter on the nose cone. Just more fun and more real to me.
Me too. Though I have some electrics. Easy to slip out fly in a ballfields with them as they are quiet-ish. Draws less attention.
Bummer. Some days your the windshield. Some days you’re the bug.
Righto~ Inspired...
Congrats Shug!! Glad you didn't auger in with your plane, nice save. Nice win and nice to get a new project too.
Just some dings and a loose engine. Will be back flying it soon. Thankee.
I’m not into control line but I watched the whole thing. It was fun. 👍😊
Appreciate that!
Hi sure nice to see people still flying cl. I did years ago and still have some planes hanging on the wall down stairs. Thanks
Still very active. Mainly old timers but there is some youth in the hobby as well.
How much force (approximately, in pounds) does it take to hold onto the handle at full speed around the circle?
Depends on engine size, size of the plane, speed, set-up, trim and line rake. So I'm not really sure but when set up right just enough to keep the lines tight and not pulling the flyer too much. In stunt flying we are shooting for a 5.2 second lap time average. More thrust than actual speed.
We are so blessed to have you in our hobby Shug. Well done in some very blustery winds! 🎉
Thankee for that.
Man that’s awesome!! You have some cool toys good sir!! I love the sound of those things!!
Man-Toys!
Pretty awesome stuff!! Really enjoyed the video!
Glad you enjoyed it and thankee.
Gracias , es mi hobby favorito adoro el aéreo modelismo !!!
Danada~and thankee.
Congrats Shug! Wishing I could still do this, I flew 3 years 68-70.
You flew in the Golden Years of stunt then....
Looks like a great group of folks and a fun weekend!
Fun to be back in competition.
Airborne in sector seven!! Looked like a great day!!
A bit of competition is good for the soul~
Oh my gosh, I think you did a perfect set!
Far from perfect but passable in a contest~
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!! You SIR have Talent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thankee. have a penchant for fun.
You can't do it now in the competition.But practice when you come down flying low.Do a touch-and-go, there are lots of fun.Just don't crack him up.Alright robert send it
Именно так и должна проходить старость!
Да, конечно, так и должно быть. Повеселитесь и получите второе детство, если повезет.
Another bass playing modeller, cool! 🙂
Looks like you have many a great interest in molding and making guitars and the likes. Living large~~
@@shugemery yes, I do like my diversions 🙂
awesome show shug.
Thankee~
Nitro engines?
You betcha....Nitro Methane. And some electric too.
Super Funky bas guitar play.....
Groove on Jan.....
@@shugemery what difernet groove and Funky? Thank you lot dear sir
Yeah, you guys you bring back the old school days.Alright great job you guys
Righto.
Haven't flown since I was 17.......44 years ago but I'm interested in getting back into it. Thanks for the videos!
Go for it! Hope you grab a handle.
Awesome job Shug. Good to see you back in the circle. Tight lines buddy........😎
Thankee. Nice to have tight lines in that wind!
Hi Shug, WaAaAaY cool vid man! We're missing you on the CEF... Best, Roddie
I need to fire up one of my Cox engines....been too long. That was a fun contest. Don't think they are having it this year.
Congratulations! on getting on the podium.
We are proud of you.✈️
Thanks and thankee~~
I love everything about this. I fly RC Planes and stumbled upon control line flying only recently. Just fantastic.
Thank you. Here is whole Control Line playlist.....ua-cam.com/video/jhMX1ANGRb4/v-deo.html
And I used to fly R/C....ua-cam.com/play/PLahaAdtfX9ZLW32PEiLX2iAN7MG_ZtUSs.html
New.
Technology
That combat flying is wild! Looks very fun!
I've never tried. Don't want to. Scared I will like it. Don't need more hobby stuff!!! Exciting to watch for sure.
It's last input, it didn't look like it. Put it all up. So this is Robert and I was saying it's a 6 channel RC1 that says the 195 Scott trim tab flaps. Hold my yards and I can also print it out to what I had try out of control from what I'm doing. Practice maneuvers touching goals.I hope to see you but not like you guys fly with the control and you can't do that with the r c
I am happy flying the Precision Aerobatic Pattern. All I have time for these days
Far out... I love the smell of nitro and caster oil in the morning... 😮... keep em flying...
It smells good in the early evening too~~!!
Very good video. Houses close by, if they don’t complain that’s great. The Carrier stuff was crazy. I used to help at CL events in Houston as a teenager in the late ‘60s. Home of combat legend Richard Stubblefield and George Aldrich would come over from San Antonio. You’re left handed, like George, did ever consider flying clockwise like he did?
I think they have been complaining. No stunt contest there this year though I do think they are having a combat contest. The homes encroached on this great field over the years. Never ever even tried lefty. No thought of it flying Cox planes as a kid.
I don't know why the algorithm fails me so hard by not telling me about your vids. But I love checking on your channel and finding that I have so many Shug videos to catch up on! Thank you Shug!
Thankee for that. Check in anytime.....
Flown plenty of RC but always wanted to try CL. Never been anyone at any club i have been at that was into it. Never seen it in person. Keep wanting to try but jumping in solo is probably not going to work. I fly stunt kites and it seems like a cool fusion between RC and kites. That and I love retro things.
Stunt kites are fun. Where do to reside? Maybe a club close enough to drive to sometime.....
Still have my Fox .35 from 65 years ago. Bought plans for my first airplane, the Ringmaster, a few years ago. I gotta get back into this. One question: What's a muffler?
They are pretty much a requirement now for most clubs. Just in case....brodak.com/engines/mufflers-1/extended-tongue-muffler-for-fox-35-40th-anniv.html
That was great, bad luck, yeah, yeah, with engine trouble and wind and such, but still on podium at the end. And Lando was too, but he binned the trophy if memory serves me correctly :) (at least not his own, I'm Hungarian, and there was no offense taken, don't believe the haters)
I felt good about that podium! We need something to excite us in life. Funny about Lando and the trophy. Was that when he broke Max's ?
Keep that up and next life you may qualify as a really Bad Ass Mosquito.....Cheers!
Aren't all mosquitos bad-asses! "Live to Bite and Bother" is their Creed.
Dude; brought back some fond memories. I can’t believe that guy flew that pulse jet without support. Only remember guys flying that with an arm support on a post with a swivel cradle. 😳
He dug in and was leaning back pretty well. I've seen pylons with speed but don't know much about pulse jets.
This is simply amazing to watch
Shug! Thanks for sharing this awesome event.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this.
Now you really want to do something exciting and I got to do this out in Chandler, Arizona. I actually got the hang glide.
Talk about the feeling of flying.
That must have been a true thrill!!!
Congratulations on placing third
Excellent video as always
Thankee. It felt real good to get a prize.
wow, that was exciting! such a good video... combat control line? pit crew? that wind seemed to help you;)
so cool, you just make good videos!!!
The wind motivated me for the last flight. It is out nemesis. Thankee kat.
Louise’s is for sale!! We can’t let this happen! I think it’s time for you and the fam to move to Linville and open up Shug’s Famous Rockhouse Barbecue! I’ll move here and work the pits for you! It would be a big deal. 😎
Fingers crossed it will continue on so that I can get livermush and biscuits post-Gorge!
Way to go Shug. Congratulations on making on the podium.
Look us up next time your in the Tampa area. We will have a plane for you to fly. All secure in sector 5. 😂
No plans for Tampa currently.. but if I do.....let's circle in sector 5~~ Thankee
You're turning around in circles like that and I'm just wondering do you ever get dizzy?
Like all things one does a lot...you get accustomed to it and don't feel dizzy.
Im interested for sure. I've thought/reminisced about u control flying on and off for the past few years since it was some of the nest times spent with my dad when I was a kid during the late 60's early 70's. Suprised and thrilled that there is such a interest and following in such an old school simple way of having a good time. Use to be pretty goud at this so long ago but Im in to doing it again. Just need to familiarize myself again with 2 stroke engines again. Cant wait to put one together again.
Yes it is till going. I truly enjoy it as it evokes great childhood memories for me. Hope you get a handle in your hand agin.
Always love watching your videos and watching you fly because I just can't fly my planes that well. The Pulse jet, first time seeing that. Is there a competition among those flyers also? I know I've seen those small planes with a 1/2 wing fly where the pilot holds onto a pole in the center. Not sure what those are called but wicked fast also. How do you not get dizzy after that flight?
The pulse jets are just a show thing. No competition that I know off. We get used to circling so we don't really get dizzy. Plus you stand still for the maneuvers for a moment to stop circling. I think the 1/2 thing you allude to is Speed Flying and they use a pylon at the handle. A lot of range in the sport/hobby actually. There is also Scale flying.
HI SHUG 👋
HAD A FRIENDS DAD WHO FLEW THEM OVER AT OUR CHURCH & SOMETIMES WHEN NOBODY WAS AT OUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD WHEN THERE WAS NOBODY THERE . I THINK HE LET ME TRY IT ONCE SCARED I WOULD CRASH IT FOR HIM . I WOULD HOLD IT FOR HIM UNTIL HE WAS READY FOR IT TO TAKE OFF , PRETTY COOL 😎 TO WATCH .
CONGRATULATIONS ❗
COMBAT SEEMED PRETTY FIERCE HAVE TO KEEP YOUR MIND ON POINT ! HOPE YOU MADE BACK HOME SAFELY 🏡 BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏
I truly think most of us that fly control line have those memories of flying at the schoolyard. Cherished times~~ Thankee.
As always - you rock! 3rd place is great after losing your #1 plane. And then you gave it your all! Way to go! Good on you!
I was happy with that. Felt redeemed!
I wish I would have known you were in town. I live a few blocks away from the field. Would have been fun to watch.
What a dream flying field!
You sir, are exactly the man I'd like to be, thank you for being a role model
A man that lollygags!!! Just keep having fun when you can.
That's great, you placed, also good to see the Nobler and it is still flying. That is a nice field you were at too.
They sure had a dream field there for sure.
Play Nutshell on your bass by Alice in chains at the beginning or end of a video.
Not familiar with that tune....will need to investigate it.
Great great job on netflix from robert
Thanks.
Congratulations on the podium finish in classic!
It felt good. I'm mainly only competitive with myself but exciting to go up against others. Thankee.
Good video. Who funds such a nice flying field?
The Fargo/Moorhead Parks Department is what they told me.They have had it a long time.
The neighbors must love that noise
That flying field has been there a long time. Homes have been encroaching. More than likely the field will be lost as it the way of this world. I read an article of people complaining about paddle ball courts near their homes. So it goes....
Outstanding job ….🍻
Thankee a bunch. Always hoping to improve.
Great job Shug. Terry&ThePirates South Florida
PS. I sent you the custom VooDoo II. You should fly with 70’ lines and some tail weight.
A video tape streamer @ 20’
Still have that plane in the Nut-Hut.!! I never fly combat 'cause I don't want to like combat and I know I'll like combat. All I need is to add another hobby....haaaaa. I promise to get it out again someday.
I hate combat myself. I love the ships.. I fly total Free -Style. I like the longer lines to slow the lap times. Get your streamers long enough so that you can Cut your own tail.. overhead 8’s are crazy cool..
Nice flying mate ,glad you didn't crash the parthfinder,such great models .l have built 6 now and just about finished the PF twin .
6 of 'em...man you got that down then. It does fly well. Engine and plane under rehab right now.
@@shugemery l would love to send you some pics mate .
2:55 looks like Dave Fischer to me!
Correcto~
I was into building and flying rc planes in the 90’s. U-control is interesting as well, especially love nitro engines!
It is never not intense! Thankee.
Nitro is awesome. In today's dying world of nitro, I still run them, and always will. I have several sport planes, an eighth scale 4WD buggy, a tenth scale stadium truck, and a monster truck, ALL nitro powered.
The current Lithium batteries certainly pack a PUNCH, but to me, they're nowhere as exciting as 30,000 explosions per minute propelling your vehicle around.
And electrics just sound wimpy compared to a nitro engine. 💥🔥
Great job
Thanks.
_aka: circle of loopy friends_
Touché~~~
Nice flying. Hey, your not down here in Nashville for the grand prix are u?
Thanks. I think that is an Indy race in Nashville...not F1. Be nice to be there though.
@@shugemery yep, think you are correct..... Well just checking.
Great video as per usual
Thankee for taking time to watch.
1:11 that was a really good clover
Thanks Sam.
Great video. Would like to have seen Classic Combat flying there. I was flying in the 70's. Combat and Rat race.
I think they did fly Classic Combat but I just did not get to film it. Do you still fly at all?
@@shugemery Good question thanks.
I took up radio flying when Covid hit and now I fly radio models in Northern Thailand.
I miss my control line flying days.
Copy that....
Oh I wish I could’ve gone there to fly combat.
You Londke boys do love the combat.
@@shugemery yeah once I got into f2d I can say that I’ve found my favorite for sure, I still enjoy stunt, but I think super fast, high maneuverable combat planes is more fun for me
I used to fly u-control in my teen years and not much after that but i still time to time dream about it..im 62 now.
Still a pretty active hobby for some of us in our 60s for sure. I'm 65.
@@shugemery ..I wouldn't mind getting back into it one day.
That's awesome
Yessir I kinda was.
Back in the saddle 😊
Hey Will...I has hanging on to that saddle horn for sure!
Love your work!
Thankee. But this wasn't work as much as it was fun!
thank you.
Y'elcome and thankee.
Great flying, great atmosphere, great videos... I still cannot fly the whole pattern, trying to get past the square loop... Love to see your excitement, great inspiration! Tight lines!
Thankee. You can start learning the square 8 by just coming out of level flight and make a square on the first turn to vertical and just loop on out from there. One square corner at a time until you can do all 4. Bite size pieces.
very nice!
Thankee.
Congrats on third place in your first official competition. Thanks for sharing once again. Brings back memories of my control line days before electric was even popular. It is a tough skill to learn, and you have mastered it.
I've competed before but it has been a while. Thankee. It surely does have a learning curve to it.
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Never been to anything like that…looks like a heap of fun, Shug.
Thanks for posting. 🤘
The spirit of competition is satisfying and exhausting. A good mix!