Hi,

I fly Mode 1 and can fly Mode 2 if I really concentrate, but it is not natural for me simply because I originally learned on Mode 1.

I'll try and give you some things you may want to consider.

In the USA and Canada most pilots fly Mode 2, so if you want assistance in learning, Mode 2 is better.

Mode 1 transmitters are not common in the USA and Canada, so when you want to buy, or sell, transmitters your better with Mode 2.

Mode 1 and Mode 2 transmitters can fly with each other through a "buddy box" cord and will automatically configure the sticks and channels to work properly with each other (that is, the same transmitter makes), so this will not be a problem if Mode 1 and Mode 2 want to fly together through a buddy box for training.

If you are going to fly Mode 1, make sure that you buy a transmitter that can be easily converted to different modes through the transmitter software although you will still have to change the stick spring and tension, but this will be in the manual. Many transmitters do this, the ones I'm familiatr with are the new Hitec Aurora 9 and Optic 6 - but there are others. By being able to easily switch between Mode 1 and 2 (or 3 and 4), you can change it to Mode 2 when it is time to resell.

On a side note, if you are going to fly 72mhz, make sure the transmitter can be programmed for positive and negative shift so it can fly different manufacturer's receivers (ex. Jr, Hitec, Futaba, Airtronics). I personally like the Hitec Optic 6 and Aurora 9 since it allows me to fly any mode, any 72mhz receiver (with 72mhz synthesized tx module installed) and also 2.4ghz with the 2.4 tx module installed with one transmitter. This pretty well gives me the flexibility to fly anything I want.

I hope this helps.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne Miller