Control-line model aviation in the Pacific Northwest has a long and lively history, going back -- literally -- to the invention of the bellcrank and the first controlled model airplane flights. Here are a few photos from the past. More will be added as recieved from Flying Lines readers.
If you have an old CL photograph that would be a candidate for this page, e-mail the photo and the information about it to the Flying Lines editor.
Photos submitted in 2007 or before can be found in Northwest CL History Gallery 1.
Lots of flying went on at False Creek park in the late 1960s and early '70s. Philip Walden, a member of the Vancouver Gas Model Club at the time, provided these photos of the action. Above left is the pit area for a combat contest in the early 70s. Mostly diesel engines show a strong British influence. Above right is Chris Sackett, now known as the speed flier "Partner," with a stunt plane. At left is a plane flown by Greg Davis, also a noted combat flier.
Chris Sackett of British Columbia (left) and Bill Wagner of Portland, Ore., seen at a contest in Albany, Ore., in the 1966-68 era. Don Schultz photo.
Don Shultz photographed two stunt legends at the 1967 or 1969 Nationals. Left, Jim Silhavy, whose finishes and workmanship were always among the very best. At right, Al Rabe holds Silhavy's FAI Gypsy.
Don Shultz has supplied a steady stream of old Northwest CL photos. Above, Don is seen accepting the Best Finish Award at a contest at the Yakima Firing Center, Yakima, Wash., in the late 1960s.
Paul Walker (left) and Ted Fancher, with one of Paul's early Impact models. Photo provided by Don Schultz.
Ted Fancher and family at the Boeing Space Center. Ted is holding his Classic Ares. Photo provided by Don Schultz.
Don Schultz' '77 Avenger was not just a stunt plane. It also was a tow plane for a rubber-powered free flight model! Photo provided by Don Schultz.
Send in your historic CL photo. All you have to do is e-mail the editor or mail the hard-copy photos to Flying Lines, 2456 Quince St., Eugene, OR 97404.
This page was upated March 26, 2008