[NSRCA-discussion] Have we lost our way? (Sorry, George, but your question inspired this)

[James Oddino]

On Aug 5, 2008, at 9:06 PM, krishlan fitzsimmons wrote:

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> Sillyness Matt.
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> Although, I'm not sure why people use a snap switch. In my opinion  
> it's so much easier to fly them with the sticks. They present better  
> IMO. Take for instance the 45 down, 1 1/2 snap. Using a switch I see  
> people way steeper than 45 as they let off the switch. Why? Because  
> the up ele is still held until the last second.
> Switches don't make you a top pilot. Practice and skill does.. If  
> people need em, I say use em. That's why they are there. For me,  
> I'll stick with just a single dual rate switch..
>
> Sorry. Just my thoughts...
> Disclamer: These words are not to be used against me in any way  
> shape or form or a cloud will instantly form over you while you are  
> flying and you will get dumped on before you can put away your gear.  
> (Ruining your cell phone because it falls into a puddle)
>
> Oh wait, that's what happened to us (D7) several times while  
> practicing at the nats.. lol
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> Chris
>

With the 14MZ one can engage the snap switch after the "break" and get  
on down elevator prior to releasing the snap switch.  The sticks  
override the positions commanded by the snap switch.  Works very well.

Jim O
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