My 6XAS just rocks. HOWEVER - if you ever want to do a plane with flaps and ailerons *4+ wing servos* you'll want 7 channels.

I see more people with Futaba than anything else. JR's got a loyal fan group as well. (just my area here)

I see a limited number of people with Hitec equipment (I have ONE hitec part in only ONE of my planes-my throttle servo on my Ultra Stick 60).

Be happy. Go with the JR or buy a Futaba 6AS. For the money I would say the 6DA futaba IS NOT worth it (at my local HS it was $15 more to get a computer radio vs non-computer - DUH!).

Anyhow. Do enjoy whatever you get. Use it 'till the wheels fall off. Then put em back on.