Captive plane

A tethered aircraft is a model aircraft that is connected during the whole flight on two thin lines with the pilot. The lines are used here not only to retain but also to control the aircraft. Riveting aircraft can be driven either electrically or with an internal combustion engine.

Definition of the tethered flight

Tethered flight is circling. A tethered model aircraft is propelled by a motor or motors airplane model that is directly controlled by its pilot on linen.

By a handle which moves over two thin steel cables mounted in a control segment model, the elevator is directly mechanically operated and maintained the flight model in a stable trajectory. With aerobatic models, it is possible to fly on a flight range in the form of a hemispherical surface. The length of the Steuerlitze from the handle to the model, depending on model size 12-20 meters. Control Line models can be launched by hand or from the ground with the aid of a landing gear. Your flight stability obtained bondage model aircraft by the centrifugal force that arises when circling.

In international flight bondage, a distinction different classes in which the provisions of the international sporting code of the world air sports federation FAI competitions are held:

• F2A Speed ​​Flight (Speed)
• F2B Aerobatics
• F2C Team Race ( 100 lap race)
• F2D Combat ( fox hunting )
• F4B Scale ( scale models )

There are other classes in the ankle flight, but which are not flown at the World Championships and European Championships.

• MTR (Mini Race team )
• F2A -B (Speed ​​- Beginner )
• F4B -S ( semi-scale, scale-like models )