The 7C just gives you more options even if you arent going to use the extra channel. It is super easy to program, I love mine.

Stone, you mentioned big expensive planes that hover. Cheap planes hover too. I have a profile that I paid $35 for the kit and it hovers. So its not just the big expensive birds that need the extra programing.

The 7C gives you lots of options and room to grow. I am always playing around with mixes and it is great all the options the 7C gives you.

For the money the 7C just gives you more for the dollar especially if you buy it with digital servos. Its a steal if you added up the individual components separately.

FYI if you buy one, do a search on it in the radio form there are a few things you should have a head up on!