The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! - Page 2

RCFlyer55 · 01-13-2006, 10:04 AM

BIFF is right. 20 years ago when I was learning we did not have trainer cords, the TX was passed back and forth, HOPFULLY in time for the plane to be saved before it hit the ground. Also remember that the only ARF's on the market were thr EZ and they were expensive. So if you crashed it meant months of builing or weeks of repair to get back to training. I learned this way and when my instructor thought I was ready to take the plane by myself, he put it on the ground and walked away!

Joe: that was too funny! and just plain wrong

Ramz · 01-13-2006, 10:09 AM

Yup...i remember when i started. Back in the early 90's, there were no buddy box's so it was either the side stance or the reach around. I personally never did the reach around but with some pilots, by the time you forked the Tx over to the instructor, the plane was about 10 feet away from a permanent dirt nap. Yes, that pic looks akward, and i was, put put yourself in their shoes...and back then, you couldn't just go and get a 90$ trainer ARF to replace it....you actually had to build it.

NoContact · 01-13-2006, 10:15 AM

I learned in the early 90's too, no buddy box. I was a kid though and my dad taught me.

Nyroth · 01-13-2006, 10:26 AM

I just think it is a blessing that the bigger guy is the teacher................

btomlinson · 01-13-2006, 10:27 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Joe Ortiz
	He's probably the local priest

badda bing !!

BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

Good one Joe and Biff !!!!

tony-amps · 01-13-2006, 10:30 AM

Great responce Biff,

Back in the day This was one of two options , either reach aroud (like the picture) or yank the transmitter out of their hands. I have had a students that won't let go of the transmitter no matter what ! Some time you must do what it takes.
But Today where we stand tech wise there is no excuse not to use a buddy cord.

Just my opinion guy's

Tony Fandino

RollingHarrier · 01-13-2006, 10:35 AM

Ya Back when I was learning we used the YANK method. Just reach right in there and YANK it! Ah the good ol' days! LOL
Oh wait we're talking about airplanes? Nevermind

That pic looks too funny.

Flyinrazrback · 01-13-2006, 10:37 AM

He and Michael are friends....

DarcyWingo · 01-13-2006, 10:53 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Biff
	Guys,, I'M HORRIFIED at your childish responses on this thread!!! NOW STOP GIGGLING AND READ!! Before there was TRAINER CORDS this was the way we had to teach. No simulators, no trainer cords no nothing. You had the choice of standing beside the trainee and asking for the transmitter- This was called the SIDE STANCE. The other option (pictured above) is known as the CLASSIC REACH AROUND. I can't tell you how many times in the 70's you would here a new guy at the field ask "Hey buddy,, I'm a bit nervous about flying the plane by myself. It would certainly calm my nerves if you could give me a reach around." Being as modelers are a helpful bunch, it wasn't at all uncommon to have several guys giving buddies reach arounds at any one time. Remeber guys,, if your student shows up at the field ready for instruction without a trainer cord,, fear not ! Just assume the position and give him a reach around!!

OMG Biff that is funny...!!!

Hey Buddy can you give me a reach around I forgot my training cord...eeewwww

why_fly_high · 01-13-2006, 10:59 AM

I wonder if they cuddle after landing or if the instructor just walks off?

Dan

red_z06 · 01-13-2006, 11:04 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Flyinrazrback
	He and Michael are friends....

I wonder how their wives feel.

Texx · 01-13-2006, 11:17 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Biff
	Guys,, I'M HORRIFIED at your childish responses on this thread!!! NOW STOP GIGGLING AND READ!! Before there was TRAINER CORDS this was the way we had to teach. No simulators, no trainer cords no nothing. You had the choice of standing beside the trainee and asking for the transmitter- This was called the SIDE STANCE. The other option (pictured above) is known as the CLASSIC REACH AROUND. I can't tell you how many times in the 70's you would here a new guy at the field ask "Hey buddy,, I'm a bit nervous about flying the plane by myself. It would certainly calm my nerves if you could give me a reach around." Being as modelers are a helpful bunch, it wasn't at all uncommon to have several guys giving buddies reach arounds at any one time. Remeber guys,, if your student shows up at the field ready for instruction without a trainer cord,, fear not ! Just assume the position and give him a reach around!!

Oh Biffy...I have a picture of you in that exact stance while instructing that little German boy to fly over in Saudi Arabia! "Now hold still son, Uncly Biff is just gonna help ya over this here fence!"

01-13-2006, 10:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
RCFlyer55 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NY Posts: 65	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! BIFF is right. 20 years ago when I was learning we did not have trainer cords, the TX was passed back and forth, HOPFULLY in time for the plane to be saved before it hit the ground. Also remember that the only ARF's on the market were thr EZ and they were expensive. So if you crashed it meant months of builing or weeks of repair to get back to training. I learned this way and when my instructor thought I was ready to take the plane by myself, he put it on the ground and walked away! Joe: that was too funny! and just plain wrong

01-13-2006, 10:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ramz Flying Circles Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 293	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! Yup...i remember when i started. Back in the early 90's, there were no buddy box's so it was either the side stance or the reach around. I personally never did the reach around but with some pilots, by the time you forked the Tx over to the instructor, the plane was about 10 feet away from a permanent dirt nap. Yes, that pic looks akward, and i was, put put yourself in their shoes...and back then, you couldn't just go and get a 90$ trainer ARF to replace it....you actually had to build it.

01-13-2006, 10:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
NoContact Huckin' Fut's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charenton, Louisiana Age: 28 Posts: 34	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! I learned in the early 90's too, no buddy box. I was a kid though and my dad taught me.

01-13-2006, 10:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
Nyroth Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 45	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! I just think it is a blessing that the bigger guy is the teacher................

01-13-2006, 10:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
tony-amps Cool Runnins Mun Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami,Fla Age: 47 Posts: 640	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! Great responce Biff, Back in the day This was one of two options , either reach aroud (like the picture) or yank the transmitter out of their hands. I have had a students that won't let go of the transmitter no matter what ! Some time you must do what it takes. But Today where we stand tech wise there is no excuse not to use a buddy cord. Just my opinion guy's Tony Fandino


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01-13-2006, 10:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
RollingHarrier RC 'Aholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT USA Posts: 827	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! Ya Back when I was learning we used the YANK method. Just reach right in there and YANK it! Ah the good ol' days! LOL Oh wait we're talking about airplanes? Nevermind That pic looks too funny.

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Flyinrazrback Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 1,757	Re: The WRONG way to TEACH RC Flying.... ??!! He and Michael are friends....

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