[NSRCA-discussion] mode 1 and 2 together?

[JShulman]

I can't really fly Mode 1 fully. I haven't taken off and landed yet, but I
can do some aerobatics, up high. I did it as a joke a couple years back at
the Joe-Nall with a friends 3.3M Yak and was doing some "Advanced"
maneuvers, but have only flown Mode 1 a few times ever. It was fun, and
everyone seemed to get a huge chuckle when I reverted back to Mode 2.

As for trimming with a different mode, that's certainly a challenge.
Basically you just have to walk the person through what you would do.
Uplines, downlines, KE, loops... everything until they are happy with the
way the plane flies. If they are over-rolling or pulling, time for a little
less throw or more expo. it's certainly a challenge, but that's what makes
it so much fun. And if you have the same brand radio, you could always copy
the model and trim it, or buddy-box and show him things to do.

Gary, was getting ready for bed...

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

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Lance Van
Nostrand
  Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 11:24 AM
  To: NSRCA Mailing List
  Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] mode 1 and 2 together?


  Jason,
  Can you fly either way?  I have wished I could do that but never thought
it possible.  There are 2 pilots in my area that fly mode 1 and have
Symphony's and I would love to help them trim them but I figured it was not
possible.  I was bringing a Sportsman/Intermediate along for a few years who
had moved here from Europe (mode 1) and he decided to switch to mode 2 so he
could get more help locally.  He struggled for about 6 months but eventually
got it, but I figured I'm too far down the path to change.  Anyway, just
curious as to your story and recommendations.

  --Lance

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: JShulman
    To: NSRCA Mailing List
    Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 4:30 AM
    Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Pattern is for elitist snobs?


    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-----
      From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of John Pavlick
      Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 1:25 AM
      To: NSRCA Mailing List
      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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