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Old February 13th 09, 02:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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As I have only ever flown Cessnas, I have a basic question. When
flying a stick plane like an RV-7. What hand do people fly with? … If I have to learn to use the left
hand I will.

Thanks

Barry

Learn to fly using either hand on the yoke or stick.
There are very few reasons to use two hands on the yoke or stick, if,
ever, in most applications.
For most operations only one hand is ever needed to manipulate the
control yoke or stick, and usually only a couple of fingers at that,
leaving the other hand free for the throttle and radios, or, switches
and other adjustments.
If you ever advance to an actual airplanes you will find that various
combinations are required according to the configuration of the
particular airplane you are in, or, the particular seat you may be in.
Often times, no hand, is required on the control yoke or stick and you
may be able to use just a single fingertip to effectively apply the
desired inputs.
Learn to lightly manipulate or caress the controls with small and
gradual inputs.

Go take a flying lesson in a real airplane.