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u8at711 02-04-2003 09:04 PM

Controller grip
 
Is it better to use all thumbs or finger and thumbs while fling and why?

Abram 02-04-2003 09:19 PM

Controller grip
 
It's all a matter of personal prefrence...I've heard that fingers and thumbs provide more accurate control but I personally fly better if I use thumbs only.

nickwap 02-04-2003 09:49 PM

Controller grip
 
Like Abram said its personal preference, (I fly thumbs) however you need to use a transmitter tray to fly with finger and thumbs.

Nick

Galifrey 02-04-2003 10:02 PM

Controller grip
 
I do both, strangly...

depends on my mood.... I am just weird...

Merlin1205 02-05-2003 12:31 AM

Controller grip
 
Used thumbs for 25 years on Planks but find myself using thumb and finger on the heli..wierd but it feels more natural


Tim Hudson

If I ain't Flyin, I must be Dyin

davidj 02-05-2003 04:02 PM

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I'm just the opposite. I used fingers and thumb flying pattern planks and now use thumbs only flying heli's. Ask this questions to ten heli pilots and they will all give different answers.

bsumpter 02-05-2003 08:29 PM

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Fingers and thumbs but don't use a transmitter tray. I either grip the transmitter with my palms, or sometimes use a neck-strap. I learned to fly finger/thumb style years ago with the planks and now do the same with helis. I personally don't see how anyone could control a heli with thier thumbs, but I see people doing it all the time. :D

Culverson 02-05-2003 10:45 PM

Controller grip
 
I'm a all thumbs kinda fellow I guess LoL, I use thumbs most of the time, but change over to fingers when doing something risky-I learned the thumb method from day 1. But I try to mostly use the pencil grip some call it on Sim practice..

patternfly 02-06-2003 03:37 PM

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Thumbs here! I've tried otherwise ended up with quickly dis-assembled raptor :D BTW, this is a great idea for a poll, I think I'll post it :p

nickwap 02-06-2003 04:16 PM

Controller grip
 
Well as I already said I fly thumbs, so I just gave a go of the 'pencil grip' on the sim ..........and guess what...........I cant fly! :eek:

And as to holding the Transmitter with your palms!!!!!!
No way! I need all the help I can get to fly my Rappy! :D :cool:

So my thoughts are with the guys that fly with finger and thumb...............boy you MUST be good (or do I mean God?!) :D


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