[NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?

[Adrien L Terrenoire]

There is a better way to avoid the Ail/Ele mixing...switch to mode 1!!!!
I flew mode 2 for 7 years, then switched...Best move I ever made. Mode 1
is just a natural for pattern, and pylon, but it will not work for helis.

Terry T.


On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:57:06 -0700 (PDT) Bob Richards <bob at toprudder.com>
writes:
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. 
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