el-John-o

I agree with the model should be trimmed afterwards, I just find it easier to trim using manual trim levers, maybe from some experience flying full scale and having a huge trim dial, I like that manual feel versus push a button, see what happens, push it again, I just like having a "mini-stick" so to speak.

And yes, I do FLY without looking at the radio, but even when flying I prefer this layout to those of others I've used.  My only gripe to my T6XA is the trainer button, versus the trainer switch, I don't like it as much and I always feel like my finger is going to slip off of it, unless I move my hands away from the sticks.