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Old 08-19-2002 | 01:01 AM
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Robby
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From: SheCarGo, Sillynoise, IL
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What is really interesting,, is 'specially many of the 'older' guys were taught on three chnnl planes where there were NO
ailerons.. I have a Senior Kadet sitting here that still to this day
has no ailerons... And many of us learned of that type of plane..
With the proliferation of ARFs and that just about every ARF trainer is a trike gear plane many new people never grasp the concept of rudder.. Then they go into a tail dragger and wonder as Grnbrt says "doing the Hokey Pokey down the runway" 'specially on a take-off attempt..
When I teach someone from start I usually have them learn taxi'n
which shows them how much control IS nessessary and gets them into using that ill forsaking left stick..
Remember, if a person is taught the use of rudder from the start they will grow into using it more..

Something for a newbie to remember, is if they are not happy with the way or the person, who is teaching them, ask to be placed with another...

Robby