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01-22-2008 | 05:43 PM

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Ramprat

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Better start getting accustomed to left handed once you get Captain

01-22-2008 | 05:45 PM

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ExperimentalAB

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Originally Posted by JetJock16

So that's why you like monkeys so much.

Wow that's pretty bad...!

01-22-2008 | 05:47 PM

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Zach

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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

Thats just it! I'm not one of those nutballs (ExperimentalAB

) who handflys everything. I usually handfly to about 10K and then 1000-2000 on down (unless Mr. Honeywell does something goofy). So like a grand total of 10-12 minutes per flight?

Im a nutball, and no pain here.

01-22-2008 | 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

Thats just it! I'm not one of those nutballs (ExperimentalAB

) who handflys everything. I usually handfly to about 10K and then 1000-2000 on down (unless Mr. Honeywell does something goofy). So like a grand total of 10-12 minutes per flight?

hmmm... try some light weight training with an emphasis on flexibility and range of motion for your arms. sort of like giving yourself physical therapy. maybe doing things like playing tennis might actually be aggravating your problem as well?

01-22-2008 | 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

Thats just it! I'm not one of those nutballs (ExperimentalAB

) who handflys everything. I usually handfly to about 10K and then 1000-2000 on down (unless Mr. Honeywell does something goofy). So like a grand total of 10-12 minutes per flight?

LoL. How can I argue that

01-22-2008 | 05:57 PM

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freezingflyboy

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Originally Posted by ghilis101

Sounds like that might have something to do with it. I weight train pretty regularly but I might try spending some time focusing on my wrists and elbows with some lighter weights. I've heard thats supposed to help prevent carpal tunnel and tendinitis. Thanks for the help guys!

01-22-2008 | 05:58 PM

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freezingflyboy

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Originally Posted by Ramprat

Better start getting accustomed to left handed once you get Captain

I'd almost rather fly from the left seat for a few months just to give the right arm a break!

Whens that next upgrade class...hmmmm....

01-23-2008 | 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SAABaroowski

what else am I supposed to do on the overnights but keep myself "entertained"

I thought that was the reason you kept a midget wrestler in your roll aboard...

01-23-2008 | 01:52 PM

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From: EMB145 FO

I have to agree with you on this one. You will notice a lot of pain around the wrist area, that is why I keep it in the middle of the shaft while am working the controls. It makes hand flying very exciting.