When operating your transmitter should you use your fingers or your thumbs in operating the control sticks?

Russel I use both.

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Russell, Tony didn't say BOTH WHAT? <_<

I use BOTH. Both thumbs, that is... You could say say I'm all thumbs... :lol:

If you are good, you only need two digits, not four... :hysterical:

I have been using my thumbs but,I bought a harness set up so I can use my fingers.
when you get my age you need something easier.hahahahah.kenny

Russell, Tony didn't say BOTH WHAT?

I use BOTH. Both thumbs, that is... You could say say I'm all thumbs...

If you are good, you only need two digits, not four... [QUOTE] Russel most good polits use both fingers & thumbs :fuming: but use what works for you . :thumbup:

Hey Russell,

I use finger and thumb method.

Justin

How can I get into this discussion without going vulgar.
Let's see, here goes.

I apply a gentle grip to tip of control stick with my thumb, forefinger, and middle finger.

How do you get all three fingers on that little short stick? ;)

Don makes a funny. :angry:

But it takes both hands to hold a whopper.
I reckon I got a Whopper Junior With Cheese. :unsure:

:D :) :)

How do you get all three SHORT fingers on that little short stick?

Are you using your shortened finger also? :o

If so, you are using five and three quarter finger to fly a little bitty airplane...
That's a lot...

Just seems easier with less...
:thumbup: :thumbup:

:lol:

I don't think flying ability has anything to do with how many fingers you use.

Well said, Billy.

Let's analyze this... :rolleyes:

Let's say we all can use TEN fingers. But would we?
Nah... Of course not. That would be silly! :lol:

Nine? Nah... Eight? Nah... Too crowded. Seven? No... Still too many.
Six? Some people use three on each hand.

Five? Four? Many people use four.

Three? Some use a thumb on one hand and a thumb and an index finger on the other.

Two? That's perfect! There you go!
So that's all that's needed to stir TWO sticks. :thumbup: :thumbup:

We all agree that it is virtually impossible to use ONE finger to control a 2-stick transmitter, right? :hmm:

Hmmm, That's all some people seem to need ;) 1 stick with aileron, elevator and a toggle switch for throttle :D

Oh, I'm sorry... One CAN fly without one finger... :rolleyes:

It takes NO fingers to do control line (although they have added finger control lately).

But then, it takes a whole hand...
Plus it would set us back about, what, 40 years or more?... :hysterical:

It's a matter of personal preference. What feels best to you? When I flew sailplanes, ran cars and raced boats, I was comfortable just using my thumbs. That was all using smaller 2 channel transmitters.
Now that I'm using a 9 channel radio and flying helicopters, I use the thumb/finger, "pinch hold". That combined with the use of a transmitter tray gives me the greatest comfort zone and (in my opinion) better control. There is no right or wrong answer. :twocents: