I guess I should have said this in my original post.

I use the pinch method. That's the way I was taught, so I guess I've just stuck with that method. I've tried the thumb method on the sim but don't like the feel of that stub with the points on it sticking into my thumb.

I had a pinched nerve a few years ago that left my forefinger somewhat numb at the very tip. It also has an effect on how my thumb reacts to sharp things like the tips of the transmitter sticks (those crowned sharp points that come on some of them). My thumb seems to be more sensitive to that feel. So, the pinch method seems to be the most comfortable for me.

Keep it coming. I am going to put this information in my training sylabus for new students to read through before and during their training (as well as some of the new people that want to be instructors).

DS.