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Comet Stinson 108 by simpleflyer. Viewed 1155 times. Build Thread Next Prev Click image to return. Image Comments simpleflyer 25-Jan-10 19:39 Close-up of the model in flight. Scratch built Guillows no-cal model produced in the early 1950's. 8 1/8 inches wingspan. pfinn 25-Jan-10 21:16 Hello simpleflyer. To get these going do you just start them with short line, then just slowly let out the length? And am I correct (or not) in assuming that the weight of the model and the drag and weight of the line dictate the maximum radius that one can fly these around at? I remember your Javelin. Looked pretty high up there. They look like a blast and a couple (or few) might be in order for my family. Myself included! Thanks. Phil simpleflyer 27-Jan-10 10:37 Thanks, Phil, for your comments. I fly in a small area of about 100 feet on each side with some obstructions. So my flight radius is about 35 feet max. For long line flights, I use a two piece cane fishing pole of ten feet length. This length allows me to extend all the needed line prior to launch. If I'm flying with 25 feet of line or less, I just raise the pole vertically above my head and play out the needed line and go from there. If I need 30 or more feet of line, I extend the needed line and place it on the ground carefully so it won't tangle. Then grab a few feet of line with the model and swing it around to get it going and release it and let it fly out to the outer edge of the flight circle before swinging it with the pole. However, on longer flights, I can see where it would be and advantage to start out on a shorter line and extend it while flying. Some have used a pole with a reel attached for this purpose. Re, model weight in relation to max radius of flight circle. I guess that this would be a concern for large models on long lines. For my relatively small model and small flight area it is a very minor concern. More important is to have a model with good design proportions and that likes to fly as a small model. Also important is a good sturdy design. By the time I have beefed up a model to survive heavy use and variable flight conditions, it is plenty heavy to fly well in our compact flying area. BTW, we've an on-going discussion on swing control in the controline section of the Small Flying Arts Forum. You're welcome to join us there for more information. Al Please sign in to comment on this image.