Flight modes

[Terryfrank84]

Hi guys, been trying to read up on web but don't understand any of it lol.
Can some one please explain to me in dumb stupid terms the difference between rate, attitude and rattitide flight modes.
Thanks in advance

 

[ringolong]

This guy does a good job explaining the differences. When I first started I used angle mode, then horizontal, and still learning rate lol.

If I am shooting video then GPS with altitude mode

http://blog.oscarliang.net/multiwii-different-flight-modes-names-gui/

 

[Jackson]

In general Attitude is a self leveling mode, keeps you out of trouble. Makes for nice easy flying. Rate mode is what the expert flyers will use, no more crutch, it's all up to you.

This is good visual indicator. Note how at the start how his tri stays nice and level, the change over to Rate at 1:20 min is quite obvious as it's now up to the pilot to actually remain level. Want to do tricks and fancy maneuvers, you need to be in rate.