What is the difference between mode 1 and 2?? I'm looking at getting a 6-channel radio, but it says its not compatable with mode 1.

mode 1--if i remember right, has the rudder and elevator on one stick and the throttle and ailerons on another, im pretty sure how it is

mode to , rudder and rudder one a stick, the other stick, ailerons and elevator.

Mode 1 is used mainly outside the USA (it's mode 2 exclusively in the US).

Mode 2 assigns throttle and rudder to the left stick, with ailerons and elevator to the right stick.

Mode 1 has elevator and rudder on the left stick, and throttle and ailerons on the right stick.

In other words, the throttle and elevators have been switched with each other.

Other than that, I wouldn't worry about it.

-David C

pardon?



-DC

I agree with MOST of what Dave said. Completely correct with the Mode I and II definition, BUT Mode I IS flown by a few in the US, although Mode II IS most prevalent.

I doubt that the Mode I incompatibility of the radio you're considering will ever be a problem for you.

I'd like to make a suggestion though. If you're considering a 6 channel radio, you should seriously consider a computer radio. You won't be sorry.
Dennis-

Hi Dennis,

Agreed!



-DC

thansk for correcting me, i wasnt to sure. thanks agian
D.R.

We are agreeable folks, wouldn't you agree?
DC (too)-

I agree too. i have a friend that flies mostly mode one, wierdest thing ya ever seen, im gonna try to learn to fly like hta one day, looks neat.

What radio, and what would make it not work as mode 1? Usually it's just a matter of switching a spring with a ratchet. I've been doing this for years (I fly mode 1). The only radio that I know of currently being sold in the US mode 2 that may be incompadible with mode 1 would be the Hitech Lazer radio. But it is only partially incompadible....in fact I am currently using a Hitech Lazer 6 radio set up as a mode 1 radio...however...the elevon and V-tail mixing functions will not work mode 1, but as a basic 4 channel non mixed radio, it works fine.

I suppose that's true. All you have to do is plug the elevator into channel 3 and the throttle into channel 2 at the receiver end, along with modifying the sticks as you suggested. Of course, on some radios, you wouldn't have all the functions on channel three that you have on channel two (like exponential, for instance)

-David C.

for more info about mode 1 , PM Klumsykid , he knows alot about it.

Any simple 4/6 channel radio can be switched easily by the spring change however what you end up with is crossed trims i.e. the elev trim on the opposite stick. Even that can be changed on some radios But it is no longer a 'simple change'. The old Ace micropro offered crossed trims as a program option.

Many computer radios can be changed now with the spring change and a few key strokes. But not all some have to be returned for a program change to avoid the cross trim situation.

I changed over from mode 1 to mode 11 around ten years ago simply because its far more convieniant to be compatable with the majority of flyers in this country.

John

Jacksonjrs,

I would like to know what type of radio would be incompatable with mode one. Even the big computer radios can be switched by the manufacturer for a nominal fee ($20). If the radio you are looking to buy is an older radio or if it is an off brand then I would say that you should be real careful and mabey look to buying a new radio. I have been flying mode one for 30 years and have yet to find a radio that is incompatable, as a matter of fact with some radios you can use the buddy cord to train mode 2 from a mode 1 transmitter.

Bob Mayle
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"That plane never did fly well anyway!"

The radio I am speaking about is the Tower Hobbies brand 6 channel. It goes for $99.99 but does not come with servos. The servos won't be a problem cuz I already have them. I was just curious if the mode 1 setting, or lack of, would cause any issues later down the road. It doesn't look like it will though.

> I was just curious if the mode 1 setting, or lack of, would cause any issues later down the road. <

It will drive every instructor nuts. No one will want to fly your plane. If you get a plane into the air and suddenly you need help, you won't find it in time to save your plane. Stick with mode 2 unless you like to make life difficult for yourself.

Dave Segal

"I suppose that's true. All you have to do is plug the elevator into channel 3 and the throttle into channel 2 at the receiver end, along with modifying the sticks as you suggested. Of course, on some radios, you wouldn't have all the functions on channel three that you have on channel two (like exponential, for instance) "

i'm not sure about this, most of these should be a sofwear or firmwear upgrade, in AUS we can buy mode1 and mode2 radios no problem BUT i know with the Hitec at least the importer can mod them from one to the other.

The Tower radio is in fact the old Futaba Conquest and yes its a simple matter to do the spring change to acheive mode one but as I described above you will end up with crossed trims, the throttle and elevators trims end up next to the wrong stick. What Tower means is they do not do a proper changeover and it is not cost effective. It is a big job.

Most flyers in North america fly Mode 11 which means as Dave Segal has said you will have difficulty getting an instructor or any other help and consider this, resale value of your radio is almost nil since there is such a small market for mode 1

Most folks that do make a changeover successfully will resort to there prior mode during a time of stress and that not healthy for airplanes.

Your are not gonna miss anything, stop fussing get your mode 11 equipment and get going!

John

I will be getting the radio soon enough. And just to clear it up again it only works on mode 2, so all the backwards stuff won't be a problem.

John