RE: Split elevator/two servos or not?
WIth most computer radios, you don't need to use the programmable mixes to do dual elevator. There are usually an "elevon" or "ailevator" mixes you can use. Just set the percentages of "AILERON" to zero with either pre-programmed mix, and you'll have instant dual elevator servo channels.
You can do the same thing for dual aileron servos.