For years people flew airplanes and heli's with limited, compared to today's, radio features. I have seen a few spend too much for the "latest and greatest" with features they will never use. If you have unlimited pockets and want the best buy it, just don't confuse want with need. I'm going out on a limb here and I'm sure I will be blasted, but I would bet the 6EXA would fly ANY 6 channel plane on the market. Other radios will make it easier on the pilot, but I'm sure it could be done, and has in the past.

Byrdman