your right ruggbutt   
i am being a child about it, but i have spent 24 hrs + trying to figure this out, i have uninstalled and installed it 3 times trying different ways. 1st using the 1-1.02 patch, then not installing it, then reinstalling it.  Right now i am at the 1.1 FC version.  and its working a little better, but still a bit jittery, im afriad when i put the seasonal pack in its gonna go haywire.   
I have tried unplugging stick still have problem, 
i have removed every key command and just left the zoom command in and moved them to different key, still same prob.   
I have beat the neighbors dog for crapping in my yard, still same prob(oh different issue).  (just a little humor)   
i am frustrated. all i want to do is fly with my buds. 
hmmm maybe one day    
i will check out your little test there    
thanks for response