ORIGINAL: on_your_six
Well, if that is so... why don't you mix some elevator into the aileron channel? Why don't you mix some flaps in with the throttle? I agree with automation... use it to it's full extent. But, sometimes it does not make sense. Aileron and rudder mixing do NOT make sense. Yes learning to fly the tail on a heli will make you a better pilot because you are forced to use your left thumb in 2 axis. Nothing I hate worse than brushing back everyone on the flight line because some dolt can't or won't use some rudder on take-off.
ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me
Don't use Dual rates,, just learn to use the stick more precisely
Don't use Expo,, same as above
Don't use servo reversing, learn to set the plane up.
Don't use Sub-trim, same as above
etc.
etc.
All ''crutches'' right? I flew without those crutches for years too
Funny how you guy say ''fly a Heli to hone rudder skills'',, Apply this ''don't use mixing'' purest theory to helicopters,, and don't use a Gyro learn to use the rudder and you'd have a uncontrollable eggbeater crashing constantly,, ''Cricket'' anyone??
See these features on the radio make the flying experience more enjoyable and when used correctly make for a better flying more finely tuned machine, they don't replace flying or learning how,, they just make it better.
Disconnect the power steering and power brakes from your car and see how enjoyable that experience used to be,,
One thing has nothing to do with another, mixing Rudder with AIL is a trim adjustment, just like that gyro/high speed servo on your heli. Neither replace the need to use the rudder during flight, I never said it did. Please try and not take my words out of context.
Why you guys focus on this line of argument is beyond me