The biggest problem with the aviator is the control layout. It's pretty much impossible to control throttle and pressing base buttons at the same time... So I've had this idea for some time to modify the joystick. I'm quite tempted about getting a spare one to try it out.
Anyway, the idea is to put the RSB & RB to the very front of the joystick base, in the lower right corner. That would enable me to push the buttons with my index and middle fingers while resting my palm on the throttle.
The LSB & LB would be moved on top of the base to right, on the throttle "bulge". That would enable me to push those buttons with my thumb while resting my palm on throttle. I might have to cut off a little bit off the right side of throttle lever, so it won't be in the way of the buttons.
I wouldn't do anything to back, start and D-pad buttons, since those are not used as often anyway... All in all I don't think the mod would require much more than drilling/cutting and rewiring. I could be wrong though.
