I got the saitek AV8R online for like $39 all told
http://www.buy.com/prod/mad-catz-avi...210876845.html
I like it. easy to work...rudder with a twist of the stick... throttle placement is ok. i sit on the floor and prop it up between my knees and have at it. closest thing to real flying...if they could just figure out how to make you feel G-force...haha