Tommygun

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I noticed that when I'm flying fast plane (even one I've flown dozens of times before) at a new field, with new spectators, my right thumb starts to tremble uncontrollably. Today, this was bad enough that I almost lost control of the plane; I had to use the rudder to keep it going straight. I don't have nerve problems or anything crazy like that- this is the only time this ever happens. When I'm at my club field, or somewhere else familiar, no problems. And it only seems to be the right thumb. Any ideas?

Kmot

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I sometimes get a twitchy thumb. Even though I am totally at ease while flying. I guess it is just a subconscious concern.

The thing I sometimes have trouble with, is sweaty hands. Same thing, I am totally at ease while flying (at least I feel that way) but my palms get sweaty due to nerves I guess. So for that reason, I have got accustomed to using a neck strap to clip onto the Tx. It is actually pretty nice to use, because I can hold onto the Tx with a real light touch and it doesn't fall out of my hands.

Bass1

Sometimes too much caffeine or that stuff they put in diet soft drinks (phenyl something or other) can give you a twitch in uncomfortable or stressfull situations.

Kmot

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Maybe I should stop having that pot of coffee before flying?

sscherin

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Yeah I had a shaky thumb day but for me it's my left hand.. I started out shaking.. Made 2 horrible landings and almost had a mid-air with my son's Eagle..
I should have stayed in bed! It was 100 deg today with strange winds and thermals all over the place.. It made for interesting flying.
Oh well, nothing broke and tomorrow is another day.

tailskid

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the only time I shake when holding a transmitter is when I'm flying

Deadeye

I get shaky in front of a new group. It's psychological.

Tommygun

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Although I do have a pot of coffee each day, I'm thinking this is it. I've been flying for 20+ years, so I'm not a noobie. Have you found anything that helps? Shot of whiskey maybe....

Deadeye

I am a mostly evening flyer. I drink half a pot of coffee in the morning, but never drink it after lunch. I notice it most when I am at an event, in the late morning, and afternoon; in front of strangers. Coffee defintly adds to the shaking. Be careful about mentioning alcohol and flying. Some people really have a problem with that.

rcjake

Only sometimes, when I test fly my new & expensive aircraft. Never when I test fly another's new & expensive aircraft.

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red head

You commented that it happens when you are flying FAST airplanes at a new field :: Maybe your right thumb is telling you that the LEFT thumb can slow you down and it might be more comfortable till you get used to the field. ENJOY !!! RED

aa2dd

maybe you are subconsciously wanting a new bird??!!

Bruce

jcflysrc

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Maiden flights usually give me the jitters. I get over it pretty quick though. I actually like it...it helps me to focus, and relax, I think.

Tommygun

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Be careful about mentioning alcohol and flying. Some people really have a problem with that.
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I think it was fairly obvious I was joking- at least I hope it is.

beepee

... with a fast airplane at a new field? You need to fly a cross country. Then you will bring in a reasonably fast airplane into a landing pattern at a field that you did not start at and only just got to. Makes everything else a piece of cake.

Bedford

hexonxonx

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yup. when i fly at home ,electrc, i am alone and its all good. when i go to the field, espicially the begining of the season, i get a little jittery. i notice as the season goes on and others crash including myself everything seems to smooth out. but sometimes you travel to another event and i try to stick with water. i think your onto something there with the caffine.

Big_Bird

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I have a good friend who trembles all over when he flys but his flying is extremely smooth. Go figure. He doesn't tremble when he is not flying.

Wild Foamy

its only natural to tremble, let the vibration of the Nitro engine and the vibration of your muscles be in syncronisation, only then will you be a true R/Cer

im jsut kidding

WLJ

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ADRENALIN OVER LOAD!!!!!!!

daven

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It could be more than just nerves.

About 3-4 years ago, my thumbs/hands started shaking when flying fast airplanes. I had flown extremely fast airplanes competitively for several years across the Country prior to that and never had a problem (even when I had just started flying). Then I started noticing it when I was doing simple tasks like tying my shoes, picking up a glass of water, turning a screwdriver, giving a presentation at work, or shaving. I would just start to tremble when I concentrated on a specific task.

It got so bad after a while that I did not feel safe, even flying a small slow foamie in my yard. I finally saw a Dr. who forwarded me to a a specialist (Neurologist) and I was diagnosed with Essential Tremors. I tried at least 10 different types of medications and nearly all of them gave me bad side effects for every day use. I finally stopped taking pills on a daily basis, but take one pill the morning before going to the flying field. The pill I take is a beta blocker, commonlly used by people recovering from a heart attack. It slows my heart rate down, and does a great job of making my tremors dissapear. The pill gives me an upset stomach, and really slows me down and makes me tired, but I haven't found another pill that lets me fly close to 200 mph without shaking.

On another note, I will confirm that a shot a whisky also does a good job of making the shakes calm down. My dr. told that it would help, but it is not a recommended form of treatment due to dependence. Valium also works well, but it is also not recommended due to risk of dependence.

I've had plenty of people tell me "its just nerves", but I'm not a nervous person at all, and I've never seen anyone ever get nervous while tying their shoes or picking up a glass of water.

dirtybird

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My knees get to shaking so bad that I now try to sit while flying to stop it. I was afraid I would fall over.

mscic-RCU

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For me it is flyin's and the public crowd. I feel pressured to perform and knowing the crowd is there to see crashes. I hope I don't oblige them anytime soon.

Live Wire

Then you get the peanut gailery effect smart remarks will make you shake, then want to shake the PEANUT

Bass1

Yeah, You get the smart ***** guy yelling "LOWER,LOWER!" Peanut gallery? Man your showin' your age on that one.