well, it is an intermediate step for one.
Second I don't know if a 1:1 hand position for a cockpit would work with my setup. I have my stick and throttle attached to my desk with some mounts, but they aren't in the position that they are in the aircraft, and each aircraft is different.
If we need to have 1:1 hand position in the cockpit I imagine I will bashing my hands off of my desk and where my throttle is, etc getting in the way. This would be an issue with a lot of people.
For me a 2D pointer like how the touch controllers work now would be perfect. Just without the limitation of needing to pick up a controller or grab my mouse. Just raise my hand, point at the control and conduct the finger motion to represent right or left click.