Originally posted by DBCherry
I've read of this "training method" on a couple of occassions. No one EVER describes it though. Is it THAT secretive? If it's so impressive, why doesn't he, or his students ever talk about HOW it's done?
Dennis-
He has described this technique in detail many times. Even though I just recently learned to fly via this technique, I even gave a spectator a few minutes on the sticks using this method. Although I don't consider myself an instructor yet, I still managed to keep my "student" from giving my trainer a dirt nap.
Here is the link for info on his teaching technique
http://www.kites.org/rc_instructors/page3.shtml
BTW, he did a demonstration in front of AMA's Carl Maroney in 1998 in Muncie IN. One of Mr. Maroney's business acquaintances who has never had a RC transmitter in his hands before, flew mostly on his own and in 20 mph plus winds. From what I was told, AMA cannot "endorse" anyone's teaching methods, no matter how well it works. Oh well.
nascarjoe