Lethal Lucy (oz13500)

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Lethal Lucy. Control line stunt model for Fox .59 engine.

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Direct submissison to Outerzone.

Update 17/12/2021: Added article, thanks to RFJ.

Quote: "Lee's latest lovely scores a solid success in stunt circles.

Lethal is right! At the average stunt contest where the top winners are neck to neck and with only a few points separating the tap five contestants a ship of this size - especially when powered by a large engine - can pull the maneuvers tight, sharp and above all be impressive to the stunt judges!

When the winds blow (and don't they really kick your model around just when you are trying for level flight or smooth maneuvers!) this crate can really hold tight at the end of the lines and laugh at old man Windy Joe.

Lucy is a real hot stunt model, easy to handle but when you move the control handle she obeys without hesitation, and at such speed it forces you to think fast and right. With a Fox .59 this airplane is not recommended for the beginner - and if you weigh less than 100 pounds and have a weak arm don't fly this ship.

Your author, a six-footer who hits the 200-pound mark, has been pulled out of the center of the circle more than once during consecutive loops. Because of this centrifugal force at high speeds, original rudder was trimmed down and given less offset to pull outward with less force.

The model itself is a little unusual in some respects, aside from its extremely high power loading. It has a relatively long nose as stunt models go, and sports a landing gear which looks nice and really allows for smooth realistic take-offs and landings, very much like our modern fighters. The layout is typical of good stunt model design and features the flap and elevator linkage system for tight maneuvers without any high-speed stalling tendencies or buffeting.

With the inverted engineand sleek lines and appearance, it is a natural for additional bonus points for appearance and realism, when applicable in contests.

Note: Practice flying is extremely important with Lethal Lucy because of its high speed. Before entering competition, you should become thoroughly familiar with its flight characteristics.

We caution you to use only good quality flying wires with secured ends and strong clips. For your own protection, pull-test Lucy each time the lines are laid out to fly, and walk the lines out straight before each flight. This should be common procedure with and good concientious controline flyer, but more so when flying this model."

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