I cant take issue with CH Products beeing the benchmark for quality and functionality.
If you seek the ultimate in 'knobology' you cant go wrong.
I find the Logitech's 12 buttons (with shifting) adequate and ditching the 'childish' 'rumble effects the pre-stall
tremors can be a life-saver particularly with WW2 aircraft.
If you value your cash and have a Wingman Force 3D get the updated drivers and she wont let you down.
Somebody mentioned the MS Sidewinder which is pretty sweet still but hampered by limited functionality.