[NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?

[JShulman]

Sometimes I fly good and sometimes I fly bad (especially Mode 1, being a
Mode 2 pilot), but I always fly with my thumbs, like my brother. But both my
Dad and Grandfather fly-by-pinch. It's what is most comfortable to you as
the pilot.

Regards,
Jason
www.jasonshulman.com
www.shulmanaviation.com
www.composite-arf.com

  -----Original Message-----
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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Pavlick
  Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 1:25 AM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?


  Uh, ask Jason how he flies. There is no "right" or "wrong" way. Whatever
works for you is the best. Really.

  John Pavlick
  http://www.idseng.com
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Bob Richards
    To: NSRCA Mailing List
    Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 9:57 PM
    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?


    Jim,

    Regarding using thumbs and neckstraps/trays, I tried to get my son to
use the pinch method (thumb/forefinger) but he said he felt more comfortable
with just thumbs. He does use a neckstrap, though.

    I do know someone that won Masters class at the Nats a few years back
that flew with just thumbs and no strap/tray. WHAT A HEATHEN!!!  :-)

    Bob R.


    J N Hiller <jnhiller at earthlink.net> wrote:
      <snip>I started as a ‘Thumb Flier’ and never changed. I think most
would agree that we have better control using the ‘Thumb and Forefinger’
method with a neck strap or a transmitter tray. The problem most of us thumb
flyers have is leaning on the aileron a little when pulling or pushing
elevator. Even with extra stiff springs from Radio South I still experience
some mixing of control functions. I should probably change but it is hard
for old dogs to learn new tricks. As John recommended wings level is of
primary importance and we don’t want to disturb that inadvertently with
unwanted aileron input when applying elevator.
      </snip>


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