If the 5 Channel is the only reason you like the Extra Easy2 I would go with the Nexstar. Chances are if you go to a plane that requires more channels it will not go up by one channel. My second plane added flaps and separate both those and other controls jumping it up to 7! Worry about the radio later and go ahead with the nexstar in my opinion. Everyone wins. You get a great trainer for a good price and the club recoups some of its costs. Just turn off the electronic flight correction gizzmo.

Tom
Pearl Harbor, HI