ORIGINAL: JohnBuckner
ORIGINAL: luciuswillson
I thought about that but the only of those planes that requires a 4-7 channel is the f4u but the 7th channel is just for a rear wheel retract. I still don't know yet.
For what its worth the channel count of any radio system is not the prime consideration in many cases. The higher channel count systems typically will include more functionality and features even if you never use all the channels chances are good you are going to want more of those features later.
The problem is no one at your stage ever really knows what they will be wanting four years from now and its unlikely you will understand what they are if listed on a brochure for example.
If you truly expect to still be using the same Tx and only the same Tx four years from now especially considering the aircraft you listed then anything less than the typical modern 7 channel should be considered a minimum.
John
Im just starting out and have allready upgraded from a Futaba 6EX to a 7C so I can have complete adjustment over the dual aileron servo's
also the other extra's are nice.
I would get the absolute best radio you can afford.
Jimmy