Well, PipeMajor, this is the general opinion among many instructors, myself included. I don't say that having a computer radio is detremental to flying (and neither did you, so I am not putting something in your post, just making an opinion), but I do say that for the most part, some instructors will not allow the use of computerized controls such as expo, end points, and so on, that these radios provide, during basic instruction.

The basic issue here is that a student must really understand such things as mechanical trim and centering adjustments so that they learn how all this stuff works and how to make their own adjustments for a new model or one that requires some mechanical adjustment, or after a repair. End points are a great electronic adjustment, but are not mechanical and could cause confusion if that's the only method used to remove excessive trim from a control surface, especially if the student does not understand what is going on in the first place and just used the computer to make the adjustments.

I fell into that trap AFTER I learned to fly and I understood how all this worked. I ended up removing all computer input by resetting the model channel ( selected model in memory), removing all mechanical adjustment by mechanically centering all surfaces, then starting from scratch WITHOUT computer input. After I had all the necessary adjustments to get a good straight and level flight with no input (hands off), I landed the plane and removed all of the transmitter trim adjustments by centering the controls to the throw necessary for straight and level flight at half throttle. Then, I was able to make decisions on how I wanted the plane to react with my input, which is where the computer part comes in.

A student does NOT need all that control, the student needs to learn to fly the plane and trim for straight and level flight. All the bells and whistles come later, once he/she has qualified and is confident that he/she can do what needs to be done.

CGr