markwesti

Any mono line flyers out there ? I'm interested in this , but I don't have a good understanding of it . I have seen the Stanzel units , although I'm more interested in the torque tube types . Mainly I don't see how the control line attaches to the torque tube unit . Also does anyone know how to get in touch with a guy called the "Speed Hippy" from the Flight Lines page ?
Thanks , Mark .

AJ Sun

Shulenburg Texas May have know what your looking for. That's the Stanzel museum. I visited their many years ago. I've always flown Stainless lines so I know nothing about what your inquireing about. But they might be able to help you. And explain just how that single line attaches and works. AJ

qazimoto

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The line from the handle passes through the cavity in the wing. It has a loop at the end just like a two line set. The loop goes over the brass "bobbin" just like the wire loop from the torque tube but from the other side. . The control line wire will need to be solid for it to work. I can supply pics if you need further explanation.

markwesti

Thank you qazimoto . Yes I would really like to see the pictures . Also do you know where I can buy the line and other related parts ?
Mark .

qazimoto

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Well I've taken some pics but the forum won't let me post them for some strange reason. The single wire just has a normal loop on the model end. It's pushed down the wing cavity and the loop goes over the bobbin.

You can buy solid steel control line wire from Mervin at: MBS Model Supply

The minimum wire diameter for monoline for your class of model is in the C/L Speed rules published by the AMA. Here in OZ it's .016" for .29 powered models.

The stuff for US Speed flyers is available via the North American Speed Society at: https://clspeed.org/

I'll see if I can work out why I can't post pics.

Ray