ORIGINAL: MikeEast
[Snip] ...but there is no question that when your brain is using some effort to make sure you dont drop the radio, the quality of what you do in flight isnt going to be as good. If you cant tell the difference with/without a neckstrap then you really REALLY need to practice.
Mike,
This is a ridiculous argument. By your theory, I should also lie down to fly because some part of my brain is working to keep my body upright. To answer your 2nd point- I can tell a difference; I am much more comfortable and smoother without a neck strap. If you like a neck strap, then fly with one, but for you to imply that my flying is substandard because I don't use one is silly. My flying is substandard all on it's own...
Ed