I learned before buddy boxes, dual rates, and servo reversing were in existence. Transmitters with snap roll buttons where the high-end fancy ones that very few of us could afford. I initially learned on Kraft radios when the only way was to pass the box.

I’m a firm believer, and so are my students, that you are much better off learning from an instructor over trying to learn to fly your self. This year alone I’ve made many saves that would have ended in disaster if it weren’t for the buddy box.

Last year I flew with a guy who was self taught. Once I trimmed his plane out, which he knew nothing about using the trim slides next to the sticks, he couldn’t believe how much better and easier his plane flew. That’s just one example of how an instructor can help you out.

Hogflyer