Hi all

when Aussies fly mode 2 do we still leave the throttle and rudder on the right stick???

Or is that mode3????

It sure isn't mode 2.

Or mode 1

I would think mode 2 is mode 2 -- throttle and rudder on the LEFT stick. Just because you are way down South shouldn't change the mode. But who really knows nowdays??? [:-] ENJOY !!! RED

I think they fly on the left side of the sky down under, and when they spiral in for a crash, the plane spins opposite of the way it does north of the equator

Maybe for left-handed pilots?

I'm pretty sure that in Australia mode 1 is more common. All the transmitters I have seen and used have been mode 1. Personally I think mode 2 is a more logical setup. The primary inflight controls are on one stick and the primary ground controls are on the other stick.

But I have learnt with these things, it's always better to go with the majority. Back when I started learning guitar I decided to get a right handed guitar instead of a lefty one (even though I am left handed). Turned out to be the best descision because it meant my choices of guitar were great, my teacher could actually show me stuff without being utterly confused, I could play anyone's guitar that I picked up and it hasn't hindered my ability in any way.

Throttle & Rudder on the right stick is Mode 3. That's the mode I use.

G'day Spritzen,

Mode 2 is Throttle, Rudder on the left stick, Elevator, Aileron on the right stick.
As Dydx said mode 1 is more prevalent than mode 2 still but is probably more of a lay over from when mode 1 was the standard option in Oz. As more younger guys come through mode 2 is getting more popular as it is more like the real thing, especially Airbus products, fighters, and games consoles.
I have only really seriously been flying for the last couple of years & mode 1 felt comfortable so I went that way. Most clubs should have instructors that can teach either mode.

Hope this helps,
Tony...

Dydx,

I fly Mode 1 up-over here in the states. I fly this way because the club I joined when I started had more folks flying Mode 1 then 2. I take issue with your comment about it being more logical that the primary flight controls be on one stick and the ground controls be on another. The best thing Mode 1 has going for it, is the separation of the primary flight controls. I.e.; Aileron on the right and elevator on the left.

Let's not get another "opinion war" going on this. Everyone likes what they have and flies what they like.

I couldn't agree more. I learned to fly on mode 1. I learned from my father who started on mode 2, but then converted to mode 1. I love having the primary controls split, it really helps avoid mixing, especially on landings. I've flown mode 2 as well, and can fly trainers just as smoothly, but I don't dare fly anything too peppy. If I ever got into a panic situation, I'd end up throttling down instead of pulling up. I believe no matter what mode you fly, you can learn to be an excellent smooth pilot. I guess it just comes down to either preference, or whatever your mode your instructor flies eh?