ORIGINAL: YearningtoFly
Trained on the sim extensively. Feel confident.
Started with parkflyers. No issues.
Decided to get a gas trainer, look at clubs and an instructor.
Instructor tells me...no rudder.....you wont even touch the rudder when you fly with me. Most guys and instructors dont use the rudder out here.
Want to buy a gas trainer and radio ?
Park is where it is at for me.
Please find a different instructor. Don't sell your plane. If you want to learn rudder, the instructor should be saying "great!". My guess is he might not be proficient in rudder usage. For me, there is nothing cooler than a small engine screaming at 10K. I also have and fly many park flyer foamies. It's nice to have a choice. They are different. As far as rudder usage, If I am buddy boxing someone for the first time on one of my planes, I will have them just use the left stick. I've found it's best not to add to many stick movements when someone is learning orientation. After they have that down, you can work on rudder. IMO