Hi George

Thanks for the info. I do recall you mentioning using the web of the hand to push. In fact, I particularly remembered you describing this when I wrote about pushing this way from low down on the jack and bailey handles.

The logic behind the offset handle still escapes me. Kees, I am not convinced by your thoughts in this regard. "Balanced" suggests that the object is in equilibrium, that is, does not require extra force to steer it straight. An offset handle would require extra force, such as in the front hand pushing laterally rather than just guiding the plane. A central handle facilitates equilibrium, especially when pushed with the heel or web of the hand (since this avoids the issue of a wrist twisting when the handle is held in a fisted grip).

Regards from Perth

Derek