Barracuda,
I definitely agree on the smooth throtlle 3d point. I found myself counting clicks on my7C, with the smooth throttle 9CH I just react to the plane.
This goes for landing and almost all other aerobatics, Makes you not think about adding a few clicks. I love this radio, and with the spektrum
module I don't see myself getting a new radio for quite a long time, unless it's a backup 9C.