Thread: Helicopter TX questions

*** Ian,Mode 2 is the accepted system here in the UK and has proved itself in terms of model ergonomics,you are quite correct the throttle and collective stick needs to be on the left,the rudder ( tail rotor ) is also on the left stick with the ailerons ( rotor head tilt ) and elevator ( forward and back ) positioned on the right stick.
Most model training schools use and encourage Mode 2 and this works out fine for full sized pilots to co-ordinate their controls in both spheres.
Glad to be of help sir.

Originally Posted by periscope

Can someone tell me please, is it usual to use mode 1 or mode 2 for heli flying in the UK, also what are the usual controls - flying a full sized heli the left hand controls the collective and throttle, - the right hand controls the cyclic for forward and sideways movement - then of course there are the foot pedals for twitching the tail around ..... so which controls on a Transmitter are used for which movement please.


Ian