Hey Mike,
Good flyin' man, in such a small area! I agree with kokomiko - the motors get hot enough already and don't need any encouragement.

When I was using the simulator I noticed it was a lot easier to fly if I sat the transmitter down on my knees, so my hands and fingers could stay relaxed. I decided to try a transmitter tray, and I really like it. A strap clipped on the front of the transmitter alone does not hold it securely enough for my liking, but the tray works perfectly. You can have the alertness of standing up with the stability of sitting down.

[link=http://www.qualityrcproducts.com/prod_transmittertray.html]HERE[/link],s where I ordered mine. I would suggest the one without the hand rests - it allows your hands to sense the edges of the transmitter, which helps maintain your stick/DF orientation, and is small and light.

Take care,
Bruce