Well I am surprised! Anybody who 'covers' my controls whilst I am flying will soon get told to 'get lost'! I don't believe those posters are serious!
Very serious !
Rainboe, the idea to cover the controls is to get an idea of what are your partner’s intentions. For the control wheel, no big deal, you naturally get that information visually (as long you don’t fly the Bus …) but for the rudder ???
Don't tell me as a PNF your feet are firmly on the floor during both take off and landing phases ?
I won't believe you, but if they are, may I suggest you to reconsider your position and give it a try. You will see how much more valuable information you can get.
Very easy to place your feet in a
strictly damping mode with absolutely no interference to your partner.
Actually, I would think any flying instructor is doing things that way, and I’m not aware of any other better way.