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Old 07-28-2006 | 09:17 AM
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bruce88123
 
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Default RE: RC PC9

That is NOT mode 1 and I don't know of anyone that flies with that setup. I recommend the following which is what the majority in the US use. It is called Mode 2. It puts the ELEV and AIL on the right stick (sort of like a P-51 control stick) and the rudder and throttle an the left stick. Most fighters have the throttles on the left side of the cockpit too. And you just put the rudders in the place that is remaining since there are no foot pedals .
Mode 1 swaps the ailerons and rudder controls and is common in Europe and also many "pattern" and old time pilots used it. It was the prevalent system when 4-channel systems were first developed (I believe). I personally prefer mode 2 but there is and always will be a debate on the subject. Your right stick should have a self-centering (neutral trim) feature which you want for the elevator but is bad for throttle. The trottle (left stick) should remain where you place it when you let go of it. Do you want you throttle to move by itself when you let go of it?