Thanks for the input guys!
The more and more I look at the Warthog HOTAS, the more I want! The problem is that both my 15 y/o son and I are both flying this sim and I'd prefer that we have the same setup so we can learn together and be on the same page. I'd feel guilty as hell if I had the Warthog HOTAS and didn't get it for him as well, and I'm not laying out a grand for this anytime soon!
Again, thanks for the input and I'll see you guys around...
JP