I also want to thank everyone for their replies. I want to add flaps as well. My question is about the connections to the receiver. The attached pic shows the layout of the radio and receiver and the inputs. I want to make sure I get this right:

Channel 1 is for connecting the right flap and right aileron. I assume this is down with a "Y" splitter? Channel 6 is for the left flap and left aileron - "T" connector. I'll use the "Flap knob" since there is no 3 position switch and will also config the Elev - Flap mixing.

I think I got it. If I have missed anything or need correction please let me know.