I bought a T6XAS as my first radio. I must say I am pretty happy with it. It takes a little bit of effort to learn to program it. I carry my manual around all the time. But it has more functions than you can shake a stick at.
As far as channels go. I wish it had 7.
1. throttle 2. ailerons 3. rudder 4. elevator 5. dedicated to landing gear 6. Either flaps or aileron for plaperon setup. 7. ??? I would like to have flaps and flaperons for some really sloooow flying.
Tom