Super interested. Especially so if a few discrete controls were added so the throttle could be used for more aircraft in general.
Some thoughts:
1.Pinkie lever / button to use as a modifier switch - must be easy to reach.
2.a rotary switch around the cursor enable and control - to be used as a mode switch or as a small f14 grip style weapon selector.
3. man range/uncaged is turned into a 5-way hat + a ring knob for the man range function.
This should largely maintain the look while adding an additional hat + rotary switch + modifier.
Would love to own this at any price level (collector’s edition) if it has the above + a built in detent mechanism without using a large external guide rail.