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From: irwin@uiucdcs.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: RC modes
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Date: Wed, 31-Oct-84 15:05:00 EST
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Posted: Wed Oct 31 15:05:00 1984
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Nf-From: uiucdcs!irwin    Oct 31 14:05:00 1984

You are correct in stating that most RC pilots fly mode II. We have a
club with about 80 members and they are all mode II. I am told by some
of the most senior members that the mode I is a carry over from the
old reed system days.

The mode II systems are more in line with the full size planes which
are tandem seating. The throttle is usually on the left and the stick
is controlled with the right hand. On a side by side, this would not
hold true since the throttle is usually dash mounted and the senior
pilot assumes the left seat. It is generally accepted that mode II
copied the tandem aircraft.

Since you have not flown RC for 10 years, I would bet that you would
not have that much trouble changing over to mode II with the buddy
training systems that are around.

Note the base note about starting a notes file for RC, you should
respond to it. When we have enough we will see if we can get one
set up.

al irwin