Rog,

You don't need a neck strap or a tray to fly pinch.

I fly pinch and threw my neck strap in the trash because I didn't like the restriction on my body english (which as all pilots know helps you fly when things get rough...) Also, it kept the radio much higher than I like it.

I cradle the Tx with the middle, ring and pinky fingers of each hand and pinch the sticks. I fly a 9CAP with flaps set on the right hand slide switch, which is activated by the middle finger.

BTW, I taught myself to fly with 6 planes and a simulator, then joined a club to refine my skills. I started with thumbs and the instructor had me try pinching the sticks and now I can't fly thumbs. I find I have better control of the plane and a better grip on the radio but some damn fine pilots in our club fly thumbs only. Bottom line is, if you're new, try both to find what you like, if you're not, fly however you feel comfortable.


Ed