Flight modes (as they are called in JR parlance) can be very handy, especially in a complex model. You can have different rates, expo settings, throw, mixing, etc all activated by the flip of a single switch. Much easier to flip one switch to set up for landing (gear down, set flaps and elevavor compensation, increase rudder and elevator throw), go from precision to 3D mode (change throws and expo rates for IMAC flying), etc. than flipping lots of various switches.

Having said that, I have only recently started using FM's, so hopefully someone with more experience can jump in. I am currently only using two modes on an IMAC model, basically just changing from precision to freestyle on the flap switch.

Just curious, KC36330...do you ever change the throttle setting during a flight? It is a proportional control, after all....

barry