OP thought he was commanding to descend, hence my asking if the data shows actual stick used and not just the assignment used. IE in mode 1 when assumed to be in mode 2.
Once in a while I do get my sticks mixed up, but I quickly realize it's not doing what I want because I'm using the wrong stick.
Once in a while I do get my sticks mixed up, but I quickly realize it's not doing what I want because I'm using the wrong stick.