[corsair_pilot]

Before this thread I was actually all for the spektrum, and it was a few comments about having the few extra channels that prompted me to have a better look around. I can get the Futaba about the same cost as the DX8, but with the extra channels, which i'm going to want down the track.
I'm also interested in flying helicopters, more for photography work with husky racing, and with Dave's expertise in that area could be handy.
Still want to actually touch and feel the radios before buying one.
Yes I'm leaning towards the Futaba but it's not set in stone yet.