I "split" the control surfaces because it was easier to setup my Tx (JR 9303) this way for one. If I had a 12 or 14 channel radio I'd still easily use all the channels. This jet has a lot of setup possibilities. Anyway, THUD DRIVER recommended using ailerons and elevators on this jet when I first got it and so far it’s been great. I fly with the canards active all the time and only use thrust vectoring when doing stalls/slow flight.

If I get another Rookie, I'd probably fuse the surfaces together and save some time and money setting it up.

Ken