Control Line Flying Compilation July 2022

[@toddwmac]

Great video. Brings back great memories of flying with my dad...and getting my hide tanned for taking apart and tangling his U-Reely beyond repair when I was 10. Thanks for these!

[@shugemery]

Ahhh. The old U Reely.

[@marku.4297]

I love these videos! I was that kid that received a Cox Stuka for my birthday in the "early" seventies. Got a couple of buddies together, and we took it out to a field for it's first flight. We wrapped it around a power pole, and totally destroyed it within 15 minutes.😢 My dad never bought me another one for some reason. We were able to salvage the engine, and have some fun with that. The good old days! Thanks, and keep up the good work sir.

[@shugemery]

I too received the Cox Stuka with bomb drip. Here is my story to that: www.dropbox.com/s/wbiljv1rgs3my75/Patterns...a%20Control%20Line%20Story%20.pages?dl=0

[@DAS-Videos]

I learned on a cox plastic jobber. My first one was a bi-plane with an .20 that my aunt and uncle got me for my birthday. I couldn't fly it but my dad could. Then I got a Cox p-51 and I mastered level flight on it. And then I flew one of my dad's ancient profile planes that he had built before I was born. And then got into RC. And then into drones. I still have my dad's u-control, it has wire and a crank to wind the wire into the shell.

[@shugemery]

@@DAS-Videos Love your comment~~!

[@craigbeswick9623]

Great to see you back at Control Line Shug.

[@shugemery]

Righto....Been flying a bit but not always filming. I will here and there. Still love it.

[@JoeOutdoors]

I haven't flown anything with a gas motor in 45+ years. See and hear the pattern and Sunday fliers at the Tri Valley RC Club in South Bend, In. when visiting friends that live near the club but don't miss it. When I here C/L something tugs inside a bit like the lines do on the down wind side of the circle. I do miss C/L but R/C sailplanes get all my flying time despite the Lil' Satan kit calling my name from the shelf saying I bet you still can . . . ;>) Thank You for sharing this, to me just as good as your canoe trip!!!

[@shugemery]

I tried sailplanes way back. It was fun but I did not have a great place to do it.

[@noggler6211]

LOVE IT! I’m sure there’s a lot of dialing in and tinkering involved.. You’re whipping that sucker around like a boss!

[@shugemery]

Oh yes. It is fiddly diddly and fun.

[@Kenbur]

that Shug was very enjoyable to watch. been a long time since I sat in a field and watched the flyers. thanks

[@shugemery]

Flew today and Saturday. New McLaren inspired plane...went well!!! No crash..flic.kr/p/2nFtAHe

[@CampandTramp]

That was interesting! I liked the filter at the end that made the film look like a flashback to the 1960s! Great to see young people showing interest in older peoples hobbies! Thanks!

[@shugemery]

I did that to try and fix some over-exposed footage. Does look mighty 60s/70s right.

[@mervmartin2112]

Thank you for great memories. I built a few, my step-dad built and flew a lot. I flew mostly .049 trainers, as I was the king of the 90 degree power dive.

[@shugemery]

God times. Barely could get a wingover. Power dive King!

[@samuelkeystone]

I built my planes and did allot of this back in the day with my dad. It brings back happy memories of times with friends and family flying RC and control line.

[@shugemery]

My Dad always was into me doing it too.

[@yooperwsdm]

I was wondering when you getting back to this, it looks like a blast! One of these days going to have to try it, maybe after I turn fifty ha ha..lol j/k thanks for bringing us along love that bucket hat!

[@shugemery]

Never quit doing it, just don't film it all the time. But a few folks were asking.

[@TomTheTaxPayer]

Nice video Shug! CosmicWind here. Flying control line is great fun. You literally have an airplane at the end of your handle, pulling, bucking in the maneuvers, and giving you it's aerodynamic best performance. Enjoy when you give it another try.

[@briancourtice2858]

Good to see you posting control line videos again Shug!

[@shugemery]

I will get the occasional one out now and then. Thankee.....

[@jimharrow8104]

Far out... just did a pre flight on my old Ringmaster, with it's Fox 35... can't wait to getter out ... nice flying 👌...

[@shugemery]

Good ol' Ringmaster!

[@EricRush]

Takes me way back. Thanks.

[@shugemery]

It does me every time I fly.

[@TomTheTaxPayer]

Control line is definitely a way back machine for me. Super fun.

[@darrylthehorntoadpiper]

Really cool way to fly & cool plains too.

[@shugemery]

Just plain intense fun.....

[@ToddStimpson]

Always great to see a new flying video from ya, Shug.

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Excellent, so enjoyable to watch and listen 😊👍

[@shugemery]

Glad you enjoyed it.....Fly on.

[@susanboulton749]

Thank you for inspiring my Dad when he came out of hospital in 2016 as he was lost but you cheered him up as he used to fly control line and he loved your videos. He survived luekemia for 9 years but unfortunately we lost him last month. Thank you again

[@shugemery]

Truly sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Glad the control line videos were enjoyed. Peace to ya'll.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

ABOUT TIME! I watch all your videos but these are my favorite.

[@shugemery]

Don’t always film when I fly these days. But will from time to time. Thankee.

[@mrg4375]

I love your crazy mix of content. I am an old navy veteran that appreciates the planes (I worked on avionics), but more importantly have learned how to stay more comfortable with cold weather hammock camping here in upstate NY. Thank you, sir, please keep that content rollin'! 😊

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))) Son of a Chief here. Shug

[@atommachine]

I feel propelled to get another cup of coffee , nice flying !

[@shugemery]

I see what you did there~~~~

[@atlantasportflyingllc5541]

Love the videos getting back into control line after 35 years -

[@shugemery]

Don't forget to stock up on CA and epoxy for repairs. Have fun!!

[@mikeaustin500]

Outstanding Shug!! Not too shabby for only 2nd time out this year. Love you CL vids. You have a nice fleet of planes.

[@shugemery]

Been flying a bit but not always filming. I will here and there.

[@CraftyCarvyBicycles]

I had a Cox PT 19 about 40 years ago. I remember it was fun. Not sure why I ever stopped I'm 53 now.

[@shugemery]

We grow up. Then we yearn for pure fun.

[@raymondbaylis7340]

Great to see you again buddy regards ray 👍

[@shugemery]

Hey Ray. Been flying a bit but not always filming. I will here and there.

[@raymondbaylis7340]

@@shugemery that's good buddy I've nearly finished the keil kraft spectre model will let you know how I get on regards ray from the uk 🇬🇧 😀

[@RatdogDRB]

Good times with friends right there. No augering in, that's a GOOD thing.

[@shugemery]

Dave angered. I missed filming it.

[@stevehisey389]

Cox trainer .49 went into the ground often, thankfully rubberband holding the wing on saved me. Old memories for sure.

[@shugemery]

I know that feeling~

[@stitch3163]

Loved it, Shug. Great to see you out there flying again!

[@shugemery]

Been flying a bit but not always filming. I will here and there.

[@bobmillerick300]

Good to see you back in the circle Shug.

[@shugemery]

Been flying a bit but not always filming. I will here and there.

[@bobmillerick300]

@@shugemery That's how i pick mine up some times. Some of it here and some of its over there.......😎

[@mtadams2009]

I did not even know these were a thing anymore. Brings back memories. Thanks

[@shugemery]

I too was surprised it is still around when I got back into it. R/C and Quads are at the top of the flying heap though. I prefer the "feel" of control line. And the memories.

[@piratariailimitada8980]

very good !!!! Here in Brazil, pilots are flying again! I really like your videos!

[@shugemery]

Brazil seems to have a lot of control line fliers!

[@TomTheTaxPayer]

Sweet memories. Cannot wait for flying season 2024.

[@shugemery]

Same here. I plan to fly a bunch. Even some electric at a nearby high school when we can't go to field.

[@edsherrod5216]

Thanks so much for this video, Shug - I've been waiting for this for a while! Great stuff - enjoyed it a lot. One of these days I'll learn how to do a proper wingover (without nose planting my plane) and loop that doesn't go behind my head 🙂

[@shugemery]

Going toe to toe with your arm on wingover helps get it straight overhead.

[@edsherrod5216]

@@shugemery Thanks - I'll give that a try!

[@samuellondke9108]

Me and my dad just got home from the US Nationals In Muncie, IN. I flew 3 combat events: F2D fast, Speed Limit, And 1/2A. My dad also flew 3 combat events: Big Block fast, Speed Limit, and 1/2A. He placed 2nd in 1/2A which was really good, but was skunked in Big block fast, and speed limit. I got skunked in f2d fast and 1/2A, but placed 6th overall in speed limit (sadly the trophies went to 5th). And on the last day I flew stunt in Jr, Sr, Open. I flew against one other junior who was really good. I had my sights set on something else though, which was making it the first year flying Jr,Sr,Open where i bring my Bom (builder of model rule) plane home in one piece. I only got 2 of my 3 official flights in because a big storm was heading over. We wanted to get home and I accepted my 2nd Place trophy and we drove home. Yet another year Muncie weather ruins part of the NATS.

[@shugemery]

I think it is too cool you and your dad Mike share this hobby. Competition really makes us feel. Win or lose...we end up feeling something. I love that. Not sure if you are much on reading but here is a link to a story I wrote about me and my Dad and my first control line plane.....www.dropbox.com/s/51992eekyldbxfa/Focus....Control%20Line%20Story%20copy.pages?dl=0

[@savannahaeroconceptstt]

Wow. The AMA should consider shifting the time of year they hold the Nats.

[@samuellondke9108]

@@savannahaeroconceptstt I think so too, control line uses the circles at that time because before and after it is getting used for rc.

[@thegrayfox9425]

Cool! Sounds like the race track.

[@shugemery]

The sound is part of the memories for sure.

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Back in business, great flying😁

[@shugemery]

It may not be~~

[@planker]

well done. Keep them comming

[@shugemery]

Yessir~~~

[@padude131]

Pretty cool stuff Shug!!

[@shugemery]

Fun. Makes me feel like a boy......

[@willddavis]

Great to see you flying.

[@shugemery]

Hey Will! Still fun. Just flying and not been to a contest of prepping for one for a while. Hope to someday.

[@willddavis]

@@shugemery Come to Brodak’s Bring Keith. I will bring Neeses Livermush 🥲

[@dabul808]

Great flying Shug! I didn’t know the two control lines controlled the flaps. Quite interesting to know. Kids seemed to catch on really quickly on these hobbies. I guess they have no worries. They just fly. 🤙🏽

[@shugemery]

Take the ride......kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvCXpirbq2nrsk

[@f4tweet]

Control line was where all my paper route money went.

[@shugemery]

That is too cool. Gave me memories!

[@FreeFlightDigest]

Amazing! Love this video!

[@shugemery]

Thankee and fly on~

[@jhulin9018]

I have never heard a 4 stroke plane engine. At first I thought Keith's plan was running bad (fuel needle valve not adjusted right) and that I was about to witness some stalls. Glad you told us what was going on. Although we know you are not normal at least your plane engine sounds normal. 😃 Takes me back to high school in the mid 70's. I still have a Voodoo 36" combat wing plan U-control kit (Carl Goldberg) that I never got around to building although I have kept it and moved with every place I have lived along the way for over 40 years.

[@shugemery]

That VooDoo needs for you to build and fly it~~~~

[@coreycolquhoun7500]

Wow, nice engine run 👌

[@shugemery]

That OS .40 runs real nice. Reworked by Randy Smith. Thanks.

[@yobentley7274]

Glad to hear gas engines. Electric was not what I did years ago. Thanks my friend.

[@shugemery]

They are fun. Though i do like the electric as well. The wave of the future!

[@dwaynedonnelly]

Don't see you on Stunt Hanger these days, good to see you're still at it. 👍🙂

[@shugemery]

downsizing my computer time. But yessir, still flying but not working towards any contests. Maybe next year.

[@leardi58]

It's a dying breed but it's good to see you out there. 👍🛩️

[@shugemery]

True. A lot of old guys.

[@thewaltbrownellchannel9318]

Shug! Great to see you!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@frankway3507]

Hey Shug, I wish I could fly as good as you, but I'm 60 now and all I have ever flown is 1/2A. I have a .25 size plane now but I'm not sure what length lines to use, it has a 50in wingspan. Could you help please. Frank

[@shugemery]

Here is a wire length and size guide.....brodak.com/control-line-parts/control-lines.html I'd reckon. for a .25 you would go with .015 lines. As to length that is a bit of trial and error. I like to start a bit shorter to keep tension and then go longer if needed. Maybe 52' to start?

[@goyourownway9149]

shug, keep it up buddy.

[@shugemery]

Righto~~~ so I shall.

[@annemitchell4822]

Flying those planes look so fun! Is there ever any problems with people getting dizzy?

[@shugemery]

It takes getting used to for sure.

[@stephen.mcguire]

Wow, need one with floats so you can bring it canoeing...loons would love it I'm sure... LOL

[@shugemery]

I would just tie a dragonfly to a string!

[@CampfireTalk]

abrupt ending... your aeroplane sounded like an F1 car!

[@shugemery]

abrupt ending.....as are some of out flights!

[@arthurbrinkerhoff896]

Surge great flying,still working on my Veco Chief. Had a hard landing. Still want to know where you found your fuel syringe seen two you use. Where did you find the fuel syringe that has the white plastic top that has four screws been looking on all the flight supply houses. AJ

[@shugemery]

Yes those hard landings. Know them well. I have answered both of your comments....maybe go to the video you commented on and look for it there. Click "Sort By" on filter and click newest first. You can see that I did answer you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG7gWCKo5WYrKM Here it is again.I got my syringes from Jim Lee.....www.leemachineshop.com/Ordering/Order.php

[@hughdfukairs1768]

Looked to be a fine, fun day yawll had up yonder. WHOO BUD-DAY! How's the shoulder these days?

[@shugemery]

I don't even think about the shoulder unless someone asks. 100% good to go!

[@tleb8111]

I crashed a plane like one of those once. I crashed several smaller planes. Good times!

[@shugemery]

Oh yes. I have invested a lot in epoxy re-building crashes.

[@DansEarway]

Terrific 👏👏👏

[@shugemery]

I am bowing here.....

[@shopdogg1]

Good afternoon sir. Are you still active in the control line hobby. I have recently been getting back into it after a 30 year break. Thank you for the videos and am hoping more will come.

[@shugemery]

Yessir...but it is still winter here and lots of snow on the ground so we all await Spring to get out and fly after our flying field dries out. Here is my CL playlist....kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZIJYRxo9TS1hNmtMKSvezQn Fun getting back. I had a 23 year break and even more fun coming back.

[@shopdogg1]

@@shugemery thanks for the reply. Yes I get the long winter thing. Grew up in Michigan. I have been in eastern Washington state for since 93. Not a lot of CL flyers here but there are a few. Love building planes and the bug has come to life again. Flying I was a novice sport flyer at best. I am interested in learning the pattern this time. Very nice to meet you and thank you, Paul Schott, Chewelah WA

[@jimhendrix7566]

Lord of Lolligag, Sultan of sleep, the voyeur... Don't forget to mention that you're the Count of control line. 😜

[@shugemery]

Haaaa

[@friarrodneyburnap8680]

Happy Clown Week...to you my Zany friend....

[@shugemery]

Happy Clown Life!!! Thankee Friar.......

[@markkurtis8637]

You make it look easy and I know it's not. I smashed up two of them in my youth. We were only flying 049s in standard plastic models held together with rubber bands. And we had fairly short string. I'm thinking our circle was probably a 20 foot or less radius. Would it have been easier to learn on that or longer string?

[@shugemery]

Bigger planes are easier to fly but more to lose when you crash. .049s were tons of fun though.

[@Cz2676]

How do you fly with one person? Seems like to fire up the engine then have to run to get to the handle

[@shugemery]

One person hold the plane. If you fly along you have to use a device called a stooge that holds the plane and you release with cord run out to handle.

[@derekdrever3470]

I like OS glow engines too. .20 to .40 for my RC planes.

[@shugemery]

That smell!

[@mygoldfishdrown5178]

Lookin fit n trim

[@shugemery]

Thanks though I’ve been living on ice cream! Summertime~~

[@ChristopherKowalzek]

What’s a good inexpensive one of these to get here in Minnesota?

[@shugemery]

Check the links below the video for places to find some. These can be hard to find but hobby shops are your best option. Oh, and none are inexpensive~

[@ChristopherKowalzek]

@@shugemery great…just what I was looking for. Another expensive hobby. Ha.

[@fbf6062]

Desde mi ignorancia, ¿Cuando se realizan loopings no se cruzan los cables? ¿Que ocurre con eso? Gracias

[@shugemery]

Es cuestión de ir enrollando y desenrollando las líneas a medida que vas haciendo el patrón.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2eleHyemrJ7h68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvCXpirbq2nrsk

[@yobentley7274]

After I got good, I always Hip Shot my flight handle. Kept my elbow at my hip and used wrist or forearm to control. Mostly wrist.

[@shugemery]

Position whilst flying is a personal thing. I like arm out bent slightly at elbow. Using wrist a lot.

[@savannahaeroconceptstt]

Shug! What prop and line length are you using on the Vector?

[@shugemery]

62' lines and an 11x4 prop.

[@kenklein32]

Not sure why I was thinking about a 3 ring circus when watching this 🤔

[@shugemery]

This will make you feel it~~!....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvCXpirbq2nrsk

[@kenklein32]

Would of been cool to see something like this as a child when I went to Ringling bros

[@kenklein32]

@@shugemery always wondered, when you were in Ringling were you able to add some of your ideas to the show or did you just do it the way they said? I don't no if you have ever said how long you have been control line flying but if I was a child if saw something like this it probably would of been the highlight of the circus for me. Imagine how many kids would of gotten into control line just by seeing that

[@shugemery]

@@kenklein32 We clowns got to write our own gags. And yes I did see control line as a kid and it mesmerized me!

[@chrysleroutboarddude]

Guess I should have stopped by the field Saturday instead of Sunday.

[@shugemery]

Yessir.

[@davidhames319]

Are You coming to huntersville in the fall?

[@shugemery]

I have no plans to at this point.....but things could change.

[@arthurbrinkerhoff896]

He Shuge sorry about that. Did your club ever get a new place to fly? Kinda learning this computer stuff, still doing my winter build on my Micro machines Super Ringmaster. But like you say you get a kit and usually. Have to improve and modify. I’ve done lots of that. Guys in our classic car club are getting interested in a Circle. So that’s about six of us now. Trying to find out how clubs do it and arrange with a city or individual. I know it’s politics and money talks. Too things I don’t do or have!AJ

[@shugemery]

We have two places to fly but certain restrictions apply at times. Thanks.

[@jimsteele7108]

Hey shug, you ever done radio controlled flying?

[@shugemery]

I used to a lot...kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLW32PEiLX2iAN7MG_ZtUSs But gave it up to focus on control line. Exciting always being close to the ground and I can feel the plane.

[@johnuotela8270]

Hello shug, of all the vids ive seen with you i never ever seen you in a hennessy hammock, how come, im about 225 pounds and i got the safari zip, i belive its my 4 th hammock from hennessy, my best cold is - 21c with 2 pads, ive got 2 cheep underquilts never tried them tho, but im a bit confused, the moore diagonol you lie in the hammock the wider the underquilt needs to be seems like, i wish you could do a vinter show down with hennessy hammock with ridgline and bugnet,

[@shugemery]

I had one but it felt very short to me and had a bottom entry. I gave it to a woman with mobility issues. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXa9o41tmKpleNE

[@samuellondke9108]

Also are you a Intermediate, Advanced, or Expert flyer?

[@shugemery]

Last contest a few years back entered Advanced. Got Third. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpy6iXypirada9E

[@ramtek2702]

Cute, but what does it do?

[@shugemery]

This....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvCXpirbq2nrsk

[@ramtek2702]

I enjoyed watching the video but I still don't know what your gizmo does.@@shugemery

[@shugemery]

It flies. It is fun. That is what it does. A hobby.

[@ramtek2702]

@@shugemery The airplane is what is flying and very successfully, I might add. If your device ads to that success I'm interested in knowing how.

[@shugemery]

Handle in the hand to control surfaces.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3W0aGutmrx3oMU

[@mobiltec]

The last one was really fast.

[@shugemery]

We decided he needs to lengthen his lines. We shoot for about a 5.2 second lap time for stunt flying.

[@stevemazz3121]

2 Questions. 1. Does anyone fly battery powered or electric motors with control line that you know of? 2. Have you flown any radio controlled aircraft?

[@shugemery]

Yes and Yes! Electric....kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5TCn31-ra98bs0 R/C flying....kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLW32PEiLX2iAN7MG_ZtUSs

[@paulzeiller2807]

Glad nobody crashed. I got to admit…….a good crash would be fun to watch.

[@shugemery]

Dave crashed. I missed it on video.

[@ergot57]

YAT??

[@shugemery]

IDK~

[@ergot57]

@@shugemery i hope they find you

[@FradyKatt]

I would like to send you some of my custom Slip on Tongue mufflers Let you Try see if you like Just message me your info Thanks Love ur Vids.

[@shugemery]

Mighty nice offer Stan. I don't like to give out my personal info here but truly thank you for the thought. I'll check your site. Thankee.

[@JeremyWalla]

I know what's wrong with it ain't got no gas in it.

[@shugemery]

Dang Karl.....