ORIGINAL: ajlepel
I'm surprised that you didn't catch what I said earlier. Why would you get a MODE 2 TX and have to change the programming AND swap the throttle detent and elevator centering spring when you can just get a MODE 1 TX and change the programming?
Forestroke....what you say might be doable if I could
find a Mode 1 TX. The real problem I am continually faced with is finding only Mode II TX's all over the place. So when I started all of this I was in the frame of mind that I was only going to be able to buy a Mode 2 TX and having to figure out how to get it changed over. Then I learn I can buy a Futaba 6EXA, and make it what I want. What's more the Futaba 6EXA is in my price range. The only inconvenience is that I have to send it to Futaba Customer Service and have them move the detents and spring for the throttle from the left stick to the right stick. Then I get everything just the way I want it.
I realize that as many others have said; I could spend the time practicing and learning to use what I call opposite hands on opposite sticks. But why should I do this? If I can set up my transmitter the way I feel comfortable why shouldn't I do it. The only reason that has been offered to me to force myself to use a Mode 2 TX is the trainer issue. I need only remind myself that 30 years ago we didn't have trainer units and I learned to fly just fine. I did it then and I'll do it now.
But forestroke thanks for taking an interest in my inquiry.
What happens if you decide to become an instructor or you might want someone to trim a plane for you?
I've trained many left handed people, although they had no trouble learning, I didn't realize they were left handed until after they had learned.
CCR