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SRXripper
Senior Heliman
Location: ocala, fl

is there any advantages or disavantages using thumbs to move the gimble sticks vs index and thumb

i fly thumbs, but been noticing alot of videos that the (pro)flyers are using their thumbs and index fingers

anythoughts

thanks

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12-04-2007 01:30 AM
 
 
OUCaptain
Senior Heliman
Location: Heli Addict Rehab Center

I'm thumbs but popular opinion seems to be pinch is a bit more accurate. I doubt I'll ever get to the level that it will make a difference though.

Do yourself a RR search with keaywords "thumb pinch" and see a lot of the same debate. No sense in beating the dead dog.

"Human beings are viruses with shoes"
12-04-2007 01:37 AM
 
 
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Location: Las Vegas, NV

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12-04-2007 01:45 AM
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A. Gordon
Senior Heliman
Location: Farnham,Va.-USA

I think that about covers it.

All for the spectators!!
12-04-2007 02:26 AM
 
 
Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

My $0.02 worth. I see the precision of Lucas Riva in the sky, and he is all thumbs. I too have been flying thumbs with airplanes since 1989, and now heli's. It works for me, but not for everyone.

_Sam B_
12-04-2007 02:41 AM
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bigdog714
Senior Heliman
Location: Chardon, Ohio U.S.A.

I fly thumbs, I use Maddison thumb cups, I know the main argument is try to write with your thumb, but I am just to slow with the pinch method and very uncomfortable, I would need a TX holder with the hand rests.

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12-05-2007 12:09 AM
 
 
J murf
Senior Heliman
Location: Wexford Ireland

i fly a plank with thumbs but fly a heli pinch.not able to fly heli with thumbs .not bothered flying a plank with pinch .
12-05-2007 12:27 AM
 
 
GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

Yug flies with his toes and he's got the pics to prove it. In the glass between his feet is some Marvel Mystery Oil. What he does with it is still a mystery.



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12-05-2007 12:38 AM
 
 
tchavei
rrProfessor
Location: Portugal

It doesn't matter.

Duncan Osburn, peter niotis, etc are all thumbers...

thumbs are quicker but generally less precise than pinching which is slower but more precise.

I'm a proud thumber

Tony


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12-05-2007 12:41 AM
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GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

What are 'Maddison thumb cups?' Got pics?

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12-05-2007 12:45 AM
 
 
Bart B
Veteran
Location: Chicago

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What he does with it is still a mystery.
He polishes those big ol' toenails....
Pincher here.
12-05-2007 01:02 AM
 
 
Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

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thumbs are quicker but generally less precise than pinching which is slower but more precise.
It seems like any combo works. Take a look at Daniel Jetschin's shakey sticks (aka: crack moves) while flying at IRCHA 2007. And also see Lukas Riva's thumb flying. It's almost inhuman speed movement in both cases; it's all timing. Fun sounds.

Daniel Jetschin - Pinch

Lukas Riva - thumbs , and another from IRCHA '07.

_Sam B_
12-05-2007 01:07 AM
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tchavei
rrProfessor
Location: Portugal

Agreed

Torkboy is also a thumber

TOny


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12-05-2007 01:19 AM
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Yug
rrProfessor
Location: UK. Herts

Fums only requires half the number of joints to be manipulated so is potentially quicker. Accuracy is down to practice. Athritis is always a problem Pinch or thumbs has its pros and cons. ie, if your a thumber, then it is imperative that sticks are kept sharp so your thumbs don't fall off with loads of big stirring. Pinchers don't suffer this affliction but it also helps to have bigger hands to aid mobility. How on earth that little 6 year old whatshisname does it I don't know. suppose he's extra bendy what with his age 'nall.
Flying thumbs or pinching also poses a different fundemental mindset in the way one approaches the human interfece concept as each result in a very different and personal feeling in the way you 'hold' the model. Perhaps it's even down to sexual preferences, I dunno

Vegetable rights and Peace
12-05-2007 01:53 AM
 
 
GimbalFan
Elite Veteran
Location: Copter County, Nv

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Perhaps it's even down to sexual preferences, I dunno

At least now we know what you're doing with the Marvel Mystery Oil.

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12-05-2007 01:59 AM
 
 
GyroFreak
Key Veteran
Location: Florida ... 28° 50' N 81° 16' W

I was thumbs, but now I pinch.

Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have. !
12-05-2007 02:08 AM
 
 
Salby
Senior Heliman
Location: Christchurch New Zealand

Im a freek, Thumb on the collective & pinch on the cyclic
I can definatly tell that pinch is more precise & thumb is quicker.

Robin Sallabanks
12-05-2007 02:17 AM
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heli_headcase
Key Veteran
Location: Hovering around Atlanta

Was thumber - now pincher

From 1969 until being successful at flying heli's in 1989, I was thumbs. For fixed wing it was great and fast. I forced myself to go pinch for the heli as I was pretty sure the stick could be moved more precise. I think I was right.

For a long time I stayed with thumbs for planks but slowly weaned myself away and for the last 15 or so years fly pinch exclusively.

Some times when I hand launch a planker, I can't get the transmitter and neck strap in position fast enough and thumb until all is comfortable.


HHC

So many heli's - too little time...
12-05-2007 03:36 AM
 
 
bigdog714
Senior Heliman
Location: Chardon, Ohio U.S.A.

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What are 'Maddison thumb cups?' Got pics?

Hey GimbalFan go to http://www.qualityrcproducts.com/pr...itterknobs.html , they have some cool stuff, even the TX holder with hand rests

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12-05-2007 03:36 AM
 
 
JAGNZ
rrProfessor
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Thumber here and proud of it. I just couldn't get pinch to work for me...

Jason Greenwood

Fury Extreme, T700N, 2X T600N's, Trex 500, DSX9 2.4
www.3dheli.co.nz
12-05-2007 03:39 AM
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