Hi Chris.

One thing that I've noticed is that often, they don't realize how much or how little input is required to do a maneuver. A turn is a maneuver. Demonstrating how much or how little movement of the sticks is part of the problem. They often add to much (as you said) or to little (again, as you said). Gradual movement of the sticks is an important part of the learning process.

Show him how to use the sticks, slow deliberate movement versus quick instant movements, jerky movements. Smooth reactions using the ailerons is important to learn so as not to overcorrect or over-steer.

I recall how quickly you realized this when you were first on the buddy box. You saw this immediately and corrected accordingly. I was a bit slower with Ron as my instructor, but soon figured out that I should 1. let the plane fly itself, which it will in straight line flying, then 2. slow deliberate movement for only enough bank and elevator to make the turn, but slowly input the movements.

Hope this helps.

Sorry I missed out yesterday. Did you get caught up in that quick storm? It rained like hell in Smithville for about 10 - 20 minutes then cleared up.

CGr (Dick).