Douglas,
the left hand stick opereates channels 1 and 2 [1 being aileron and 2 being elevator.]
the right hand stick is channels 3 and 4 [3 being throttle and 4 being rudder]
These sets are set up for aircraft/helicopters and have the above settings in Mode 1.
The mode switch is inside the casing as is the elevon mixing toggle. (see instructions)
You state that the left hand stick only works L – R so thats channel 2, and the right hand stick is ok, but that operates channels 3 and 4. BUT you say channel 3 does not function (which is on Right hand stcik) when, from your description, channel 1 should not function, its the U – D on left hand stick.
It would appear that your set has been already changed to mode 2, that swaps sticks over, but take care as the failsafe will then be on left stick, and full D on that channel.
I assume you have the instruction leaflet, here's the link to one:
http://www.modelar.si/download/t4air.pdf
It might help.
I changed mine system to mode 1, just to clear the failsafe full D from stick one, which I use for the throttle and did not want my boat full astern if it lost signal. There is a thread on this forum regarding failsafe and the setting of or not, you might want to view that too.
Kimosubby