FLY BETTER!
I have been a “wanna-be” RC’er for more than 40 years. I have dabbled in it on and off, and even earned my solo wings at my local flying field. My problem has always been confidence: takeoffs and landing for me were always white-knuckle experiences. In fact, some of my takeoffs were so full of excitement, I would get cheers from the other fliers when I got airborne. Over time, my flying did not improve much.
The members in my club were helpful, but I was always confused by the wide-range of advice I would get about the same topic. “You need more rudder in that turn.” “Take the rudder outta’ that turn and you’re better off.” “You need more speed when you land.” “Fly it all the way to the runway.” Everyone seems to have their own favorite way of flying that works for them. The conflicting advice really confused me.
As with all things in life, when you want to learn how to