How many of you use a transmitter tray in pattern and, do you feel it really makes a difference in your flying?

I use a tray when flying pattern, IMAC or helis. For me, I feel better able to simply move the sticks and not have to worry about holding the TX or adjusting for its movement. Most people seem not to like trays. I like them.

Istarted using a tray about 3 years ago. Ilike the stable platform, and Ithink it does help my flying somewhat. If you're a thumb flyer, it may not be the way to go, but if you pinch the sticks with thumb and forefinger, you may like it.

I was a thumbs/neck strap flyer for many years until my buddy (Dave Reaville) convinced me that for pattern it would be easier to fly with a tray. So I switched to finger/thumb and the tray the same season and battled the demons for most of the year but my flying did improve. Where I really notice it is in the point rolls and it stopped me from unnecessary inputs like in slow rolls etc. and have found that there is less hand movement. Now I won't leave home without it and when I do I call the wife to bring it to the field!!! LOL

It really comes down to each pilot and what he or she feels comfortable with but for me it was a positive change.

Mark

Ive used one for a long time. Actually rebuilt/built a new one this year similar to one I saw on another site. I like this one real well but haven't had an official test drive of it yet, just simulator tryout of it. Made from masonite type pressboard I had laying around and painted, probably about $15 in parts and spray paint; if you have time.

Prolly easier to make fine movements using the tray...

It never occured to me to build your own tray. I always thought it was something you purchased, usually made out of aluminum. Really cool idea!!

Tray all the way .

I wouldnt build it out of Aluminum. That would get super hot just sitting in the sun just before the flight.

what type of tray dose CPLR use?

I've thought about trying to learn to fly using a tray due to some hand injuries I sustained in motorcycle racing, but I just haven't gotten around to it. I've been flying thumbs for 37 years.. so it's a big change.

I'm using a tray i got form Graves in orlando. it is called flight pad designed by jerry. I also use the graupner back starp to hold the radio from the back... i use also longer sticks.