Intermediate vs. Experienced flight mode in Spektrum transmitters - Question

[Flyboy666]

I'm a relatively new pilot, and have been flying my Aeroscout in SAFE mode during my learning process. As you may know, there are three flight modes in the Spektrum transmitter system: Beginner (i.e., SAFE mode), Intermediate, and Expert. The latter two differ only in the amount of restriction placed on Pitch and Roll. See the chart below that explains the difference between the three flight modes.

I've been starting to practice flying in Intermediate mode. However, I am wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go right into Expert mode. Since the only difference is the relatively small amount of control restriction in Intermediate vs. no control restriction in Expert, I am wondering if going right to Expert will enable me to gain more experience quicker, because I can basically try any maneuver and see how the plane reacts. Which will build up my flying experience quicker.

What do you think? Good idea, or not?

Thanks

 

[Tunedfrog]

When I started flying I had the Carbon Cub S2 but I wasn't smart enough
to figure out the GPS/Safe mode so I used my own electronics.
I used my RealFlight 9 Simulator so my first flight was flawless and it was in experienced mode but
not sure if that's what they call it.
I highly recommend a RealFlight simulator.

 

[Doom!]

If you're asking the question, you are ready. I've never used safe mode, I found it two restricting. But have seen begginers benefit from it. Too many people use it as a crutch, I think it is meant to teach the basics once you've gotten confident in your basics, it's time to leave the nest.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thank you @Doom! "restricting" was the word I was looking for.

 

[Mtbmatty]

I think safe is a great learning tool, and a nice bailout feature. My son and I are less than a year into airplanes, and still use it when needed, My thought process is to experiment and find the comfortable rate that works, depending on the plane sometimes high rates (or experienced mode) is a lot to hang onto.

Reality is there is only one way to find out.

The aeroscout (from what I understand). Is a great trainer. Typically that high wing/ high lift style of plane will be very forgiving.


You’ll be fine, just go for it

 

[tntpoof]

Id invest in a flight sim. and a dongle(aduino has a board to solder some futaba plugs to to use your spektrum radio on it)I've been flying rc planes since 1976 we dint have training modes then it was crash and burn time

 

[WickedFog]

Id invest in a flight sim. and a dongle(aduino has a board to solder some futaba plugs to to use your spektrum radio on it)I've been flying rc planes since 1976 we dint have training modes then it was crash and burn time

My dad built a Cub Kadet Trainer in 1980, and he flew at an airfield that a local RC airplane club owned. I remember watching the guy teaching him to fly it when he first started. No tether. The guy would take off then hand dad the controller.

Do you happen to know if Real Flight works with FRSky radios? I did some looking around, but I didn't find much info on it. My X9D Tx works on my PC already and I use it to fly drone sims. But I have been hesitant to buy Real Flight because I'd hate to buy the software and it not work. And I'd hate to buy the software with the controller to find out I didn't need it.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I don't believe does WF but it will work with the Spektrum DX6e which is what I use.

 

[WickedFog]

I don't believe does WF but it will work with the Spektrum DX6e which is what I use.

That's kinda what I am thinking from doing some digging, that it doesn't.

 

[Mtbmatty]

Flight sim is the only way to go these days for sure. I can’t imagine I would have stuck with it, without learning on realflight first.

As far as safe goes I’m a fan. If you are more comfortable (and some days are better than others) stay in safe and have fun! Flying has been one of the best things I’ve learned to do, if I only used safe I would still be in love with it; However, I want to be proficient without it. My point is use safe if it’s better for you, fly it like you stole it, if that suits you better. It’s amazing either way.

 

[Hobbydude2]

I'm a relatively new pilot, and have been flying my Aeroscout in SAFE mode during my learning process. As you may know, there are three flight modes in the Spektrum transmitter system: Beginner (i.e., SAFE mode), Intermediate, and Expert. The latter two differ only in the amount of restriction placed on Pitch and Roll. See the chart below that explains the difference between the three flight modes.

I've been starting to practice flying in Intermediate mode. However, I am wondering if I should just bite the bullet and go right into Expert mode. Since the only difference is the relatively small amount of control restriction in Intermediate vs. no control restriction in Expert, I am wondering if going right to Expert will enable me to gain more experience quicker, because I can basically try any maneuver and see how the plane reacts. Which will build up my flying experience quicker.

What do you think? Good idea, or not?

Thanks

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First bird for me was the duette, 2nd was the cub s2, the best beginner bird of all time. Now I use my turbo timber, and other birds. Just restored a Nitro pylon race bird with a OS 40 max, not ready for it yet.