ORIGINAL: aeajr
ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
That's only part of what needs to be learned to transition from 3 to 4 channels. One also needs to learn to use the left stick for ground steering and while landing. For some this is easy, for others, it takes work.
Chuck, you are assuming a runway. Our AMA field has no runway suitable for smaller planes. Virtually all planes are hand launched. But I would guess all have wing loadings of under 18 oz/sqft. I agree this is a good skill to develop, if you have the facility for it. But after 1500+ flights I have only done 2 ROG flights that I can recall. Fun for sure, but not practical where I fly.
I understand that and agree. Since this is a general beginners forum, I wanted to clarify for those with a bit more space. Eventually, I'll get my Slow Stick put together so I can fly in my backyard, there will definitely be no ROG there.