Esanger,

You are correct, I would not consider the 6XAS an entry level radio. I have never used one, or even had the opportunity to look closely at one though.

I have no experience with any Futabas except a 4 channel that came with my brothers Superstar, and a 7U, 8U and a 9C that my buddy just bought. Of those four, the 4 channel is the only one that has the push button trainer function. Did not mean to slight any other lines, just citing from my (limited) experience.

Interesting that they used the push-button for a trainer switch. It takes the left thumb off of the stick, where the toggle switch allows the instructor to keep both thumbs at the ready. Plus, my buddy complained that his thumb kept getting cramped while training my brother.