ORIGINAL: Mode One
When people ask this question, they are totally unbiased about the choice they are attempting to make. It's maybe the last time they can actually be unbiased!
When we R/Cers start out with this discussion, it always seems to get emotional! Why, I haven't a clue!
I will say the question seems to bring out the most moronic responses: one being better then the other, one is easier then the other, one is more like real then the other, one is better because the primary controls are on one stick, one is better because the primary controls are divided on two sticks, it goes on, and on, and on, with all these points that are really just plain B.S.!
The bottom line is: I fly Mode One, because that's how I was taught and you Mode Two fliers fly Mode Two, because that is how you were taught! End of discussion!
Thank you. This is exactly what I was trying to get at in my post...
If I learned to fly here I'd probably be flying mode 2 now instead of mode 1.
There is no wrong or right. You aren't going to burn in the deepest pitts if you fly this or that mode.
I think starting out here in the US as an absolute beginner I'd go out to the local flying field and talk to them as well as an instructor. They'd probably push what ever they fly but for me or an absolute beginner and I'd listen because if I need help then there will be more options for help that way.
Just my 3.4 cents worth
George