Specifications

Chapter 30. Technical Appendix
30.1. How helicopters work
(Please consult Chapter 31, Glossary for any unfamiliar terms)
30.1.1. From the user to the transmitter
The helicopter's control system begins at the joysticks of the transmitter. There are two com-
mon configurations for converting the user's joystick movements into helicopter movements:
• Mode 1 (Asia, Australia, Europe, and some UK)
• Mode 2 (US, some Europe and some UK)
• Mode 3
• Mode 4
Table 30.1. Mode 1 stick assignments
Joystick Direction Usage
left stick u/d fore/aft cyclic
left stick l/r rudder
right stick u/d throttle + pitch
right stick l/r left/right cyclic
Table 30.2. Mode 2 stick assignments
Joystick Direction Usage
left stick u/d throttle + pitch
left stick l/r rudder
right stick u/d fore/aft cyclic
right stick l/r left/right cyclic
Table 30.3. Mode 3 stick assignments
Joystick Direction Usage
left stick u/d fore/aft cyclic
left stick l/r left/right cyclic
right stick u/d throttle + pitch
right stick l/r rudder
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