Without trying to start an arguement, it appeared that Mr. Hayes is new enough to the game that just making the approach is a difficult proposition. I agree that properly using the rudder is an integral part of flying the plane, but you can only learn so many things at once. Getting the plane to the proper approach point relys more on elevator, ailerons, and throttle management. Keeping the plane on the approach path is played out largely by the rudder, throttle, and ailerons.

As a full scale instructor, it was quite common for me to operate the rudder pedals while my students built the beginnings of hand, eye, foot coordination. So is the case with the majority of my R/C students. This also applies to many of the students belonging to other instructors.

Though they are instructed continuously in the use of rudder, it takes a while for them to develop the thought patterns and need to use the rudder. I don't like to overload a student to the point that one day they just don't come back.