RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method

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Thumbs vs. Pinch method

I fly thumbs only

50% (142)

I fly forefinger and thumb AKA, the pinch method

49% (137)

Total Votes : 279

(last vote on : 10/23/2012 6:34 PM)
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RevGQ -> RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method (11/24/2011 5:54 AM)
Started flying planes in mid-80's and got comfortable using the pinch method. Recently, I have ventured into heli's and found the thumbs on top to offer freer movement of sticks, so I have made the switch. The down-side has been sore thumbs, but being a hobbyist, I placed 1/4" grommets on the sticks. And man what a difference. [image][/image][image][/image]

ceecrb1 -> RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method (12/8/2011 9:58 PM)
Personally thumbs always.. most recently its best for me as I use the 2 sliders on the back of m f8g as idle raiser and engine kill... so it would be a hastle to use them if I was pinching.. I also switch between my 3 rates a LOT during a flight, even mid manouver sometimes...... and that I find best done with one finger all the time on the switch.. which is more comfortable and faster using thumb style.... But like many have said.. Its just a case of what you find "natural" and what works best for you. There is no right or wrong way... The same as I think everybody in my club has their rates switch in a different place... and they are all the right place, for them!

kenh3497 -> RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method (12/12/2011 2:01 AM)
Maybe been posted... You should hear the heli pilots on some of the heli forums debate this...[sm=75_75.gif]

Oberst -> RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method (12/30/2011 2:51 PM)
Different strokes for different folks. Do what is comfortable for you. Me? I'm a thumb man. Pete

FSmithSE -> RE: Thumbs vs. Pinch method (1/1/2012 8:57 AM)
Amazing results - after 253 votes, it is a very close 50/50 Thumbs vs. Pinch.

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