Swapping from sticks to wheel??

[matt]

Has anyone swapped from sticks to wheel?
After getting back into racing a few months ago after a 8 year break, one of the first things I got was a ko universe(last radio i had). But my thumbs aren't what they used to be and my right thumb hurts at the end of the day. I'm tempted to try a cheap wheel and see how it goes but not sure how long it would take to get used to it.
Anyone tried and how long did it take you?

[Southwell]

I've just done it. It took a couple of hours on vrc to get a bit comfortable. I have done two meetings and am not a lot slower, just less consistent. It really depends how quickly you adapt.

[Stevebolt]

I have the same problem, my thumbs aren't that great after years of site work . Swapped to wheel and found it ok , but you've got to work at it and you'll probably find it tricky in the tight corners . Don't by a cheap wheel , you'll find it even harder . I'd go for a second hand spektrum dx3r pro if you can get one , if you like that then look at ko , sanwa or futaba .

[Crazy L]

I had always been a stick radio guy from my Knight Rider car through to my first hobby grade radio (Nikko Discovery 2), but I learning to fly helis I found it weird going from one stick radio to another in consecutive days, not to mention there was always a downside to mid price stick sets (hideously priced recievers, you know you are).

So I took a gamble on the spekky dx4s just over a year ago, took a while but I've not looked back.

[matt]

Think I will give it a try after out indoor season has finished.

[tonydevon]

I driven sticks forever.. lol
But hands are playing up and i also thought of wheel

I found that using a neck strap was huge help. Let that take weight. Not gripping tx so much. Takes pressure off thumbs etc.

I can drive with wheel but havent given it a chance to really set in yet

I find steering easier. Throttle control better. But struggle with braking.

I drive cack handed.wheel on left. Suits me better.

Going to get out to the track soon as weather cheers up and just spend 2 or 3 hours practising with wheel.