X don't let people try to convince you to fly in Mode 2 (standard for 90% of flyers), and my girlfried is left-hand dominant and she has to fly in Mode 1 like you. It's just preference that's all. I personally started out with a trainer, but I wish I had gone to a plane that had more control because in evasive maneuvers when the plane got out of control I could have used more control. I only had a 3 channel plane (Rudder, Elevator, and Throttle) and it was the worst thing I ever could have had to start with. I added ailerons and it made a world of difference to me. If you do decide to fly, a buddy cord would be great since your friend knows how to fly and it would be good for you to get to know more flyers around your area. Whatever the case, good luck and remember, "If you don't want to repair them, don't fly them." Crashes will come! Enjoy X!