Originally posted by MinnFlyer
One of the MOST IMPORTANT things to remember is that there is no "Best Way" to teach. The best way to teach is to have several methods, because everyone learns differently.
Example: We all know about how the right and left are reversed when the plane is coming at you. Some people find the easy wat around the problem is to point the stick at the low wing. Others find the better method is to turn away from the plane and look over their shoulder. And some people don't use either method, they just don't have a problem with it.
So to me, the BEST way, is to have a variety of ways. What doesn't work for some, may very well work for others.
Like I said, I've been taught with both methods and learned at light speed with the kinesthetic method and couldn't even come close to landing with someone who was deemed one of the best RC flight instructors. When this instructor can teach literally everyone to takeoff and land (with little help) on the very first landing, I would say that as far as results go with teaching methods, it has to be the best.
I've watched this instructor teach dozens of students this year and he has NEVER even mentioned anything about control reversal yet NONE of his students has any problems when the plane is coming towards them.
He uses the same method very successfully for everyone.
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