On May 6, 8:00*pm, Gezellig wrote:
explained on 5/5/2008 :

* * * * * Seven Learning Factors taught to new instructors. The first
one is Primacy, which says that first iimpressions are the strongest.
The first few taxis with the hand on the leg will establish a lifelong
habit.
* * * *We teach controls for wind right off. Student needs to get it
right the first time.

Da, this is what I found out after a few more taxis/TO.

* * * * Wingflap's suggestion of putting pressure on both rudder
pedals is another bad idea. Nervous students already stand on them,
and they'll only put more pressure on them if told to do so. I see
worn-out rudder control system parts from just that, since in most
lightplanes that tension is transmitted down both cables to the rudder
horn itself. Rudder hinges, clevis bolts and their holes, pulleys and
cables, rudder bars and pedals, all wear much faster than usual if
they're under constant tension. And the pushback on the seat wears all
that stuff out, too. Takes time, but it does wear.

I think WingFlaps meant well but my CFI gave me the once over when I
suggested Wingflaps ideas.


Your CFI obviously went to the Dan school of flying. That's a pity
because correct rudder bar technique involves putting -light-
pressure on the rudder bar as I described. As stated in the FAA flight
guide
(http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...andbook/media/
faa-h-8083-3a-2of7.pdf):

"When using the rudder pedals, pressure should be
applied smoothly and evenly by pressing with the ball
of one foot. Since the rudder pedals are interconnected,
and act in opposite directions, when pressure is applied
to one pedal, pressure on the other must be relaxed proportionately.
When the rudder pedal must be moved
significantly, heavy pressure changes should be made
by applying the pressure with the ball of the foot while
the heels slide along the cockpit floor. Remember, the
ball of each foot must rest comfortably on the rudder
pedals so that even slight pressure changes can be felt."

I have found that without maintaining light pressure to keep your feet
in contact with the bar you can't hold a straight course -especially
while instrument flying. Just one more point, if you are worried about
aircraft wear, constantly tapping pedals is much worse than
maintaining smooth light pressure...

Hope this helps, and no it's not a troll..

Cheers