Mode 1 or Mode 2?

[2fast4u]

Hey there, here's my 2 cents worth.....
From my exp, it's not so much as personal pref if you are a newbie to helis', as you will not know any different.
However, mode 2 will be better (in mine and alot of top 3-D pilots opinion) in the long run due to the fact that all your cyclics are one hand/side (right), so that you will not get the dreaded mental "cross cyclic" interference associated with mode 1. It's also easier (in my opinion again) to 3-D with mode 2....

So basically, it depends on what stlye you want to fly in the long run i guess.

[Ghostfit]

Ghostfit, can you please comment on the differences in flying heli using Mode 1 and Mode 2. For example, which mode is easier to master hovering in all orientations and to master aggressive maneuvers.


Swashhead

Sorry for the late reply !

I started RC in the late seventies (Aircraft) and back then, ALL RC TX were mode 1 (Asian countries anyway) after that many years of flying mode 1 you may say the instincts have been imprinted into me.
When I got into heli, I started with mode 2, but having too many crashes going into FF as my mode 1 instincts kicked in the moment things goes haywire, so I'm force to fly heli in mode 1.

For me, Mode 2 seems to be easier to fly a heli with and if you're not "mode 1 imprinted" going into FF with mode 2 should not be a problem.
On the other hand, mode 1 feels a little more accurate to me as the 2 main axis (lateral and Pitch) are separated.

It is certainly more easier for a Mode 1 flyer to pick up Mode 2 than for a Mode 2 guy to do Mode 1. It a matter of personal perference which mode you go with.

[Ghostfit]

It's also easier (in my opinion again) to 3-D with mode 2....

Not flaming you or anything ! ....but the current FAI F3C Heli aerobatic pilot is a mode 1 flyer.

[Ghostfit]

Not flaming you or anything ! ....but the current FAI F3C Heli aerobatic pilot is a mode 1 flyer.

Type too fast aredi !

Not flaming you or anything ! ....but the current FAI F3C Heli aerobatic World Champion is a mode 1 flyer.

[Ghostfit]

I will stick to mode 2 if you're already into it. It's a more natural progression if you want to fly full-scale choppers in future.

As I wrote earlier, I fly mode 3, and I've stuck to it. Tried changing to mode 1 and 2 before, but gave up in frustration.

When I got my PPL, I was still flying 'mode 3' but inside the cockpit.

The "Trainee's" seat in a Piper Warrior is "mode 3", BUT the "Instructor's" seat is "mode 2" !!!

....Same goes when you're seated in an F16, F15, SU-37 or Hind-D !

Some food for thought !

[Super-Hornet]

...Same goes when you're seated in an F16, F15, SU-37 or Hind-D !

Huh? U mean F16 and F15 is not right hand control stick and left hand throttle stick?

SH

[Ghostfit]

Huh? U mean F16 and F15 is not right hand control stick and left hand throttle stick?

SH

You are correct ! .....but in the PA-28 Piper Warrior aircraft, the Trainee sits on the left and operates the throttle located in the centre of the instrument console with his right hand. The instructor sits on the right and shares the same throttle, thus operating it with his left hand.

....Hope thats clearer for you !

[aerobird]

The "Trainee's" seat in a Piper Warrior is "mode 3", BUT the "Instructor's" seat is "mode 2" !!!

You apparently know aviation. And I'm sure you know that the Instructor
is *not* the PIC. I'm more into civilian and not military aviation, so the left seat for me is the one that counts.

Cheers.

[helirulz]

Type too fast aredi !

Not flaming you or anything ! ....but the current FAI F3C Heli aerobatic World Champion is a mode 1 flyer.

Dont forget that Hiroki Ito clinched 3rd position in the Masters Class of the 3D Masters competition!

[room2vroom]

Thanks guys for all your replies. After reading through them, I decided to go for mode 2.

Cheers

[2fast4u]

Go on mate, either way, you'll not regret it!!! It's all about having fun!! Good flying!

johnson.

[Tele]

The "Trainee's" seat in a Piper Warrior is "mode 3", BUT the "Instructor's" seat is "mode 2" !!!

....Same goes when you're seated in an F16, F15, SU-37 or Hind-D !

Some food for thought !

I think I can add two more to the list ..

Back from my days on the flight line the PC 9 and the AeroMacci jet is also on throttle is also on the right and if I remember right the CT4 is also.

[Ghostfit]

Dont forget that Hiroki Ito clinched 3rd position in the Masters Class of the 3D Masters competition!

Hmmmm ! ......I wonder who got 1st ?

[Ghostfit]

You apparently know aviation. And I'm sure you know that the Instructor
is *not* the PIC. I'm more into civilian and not military aviation, so the left seat for me is the one that counts.

Cheers.

Well, okay, .....I respect your opinion ...discussions like this usually gets nowhere, sorta like saying Left hand drive cars are better than right hand drive, etc etc.....

[helirulz]

Hmmmm ! ......I wonder who got 1st ?

First position in 3DM Master's Class was Chen Zarfati from Israel flying the JR Vibe.
2nd was Nir Meiri, also from Israel, flying the MA Stratus
3rd was Hiroki Ito from Japan flying the JR Venture 90.

The list of competitors and the rankings an be found here.

http://www.3dmasters.org.uk/

Also check on rrTV. IT has some(tons in fact!) great videos from the 3D Masters. Unfortunately the videos are only of the Masters Class and not Expert's and Sportsman class