Max, dont tell me you watch the control column just to make sure it works? The stick is out the way because it doesn't need to visually display what the plane is doing. The pilot has other means of knowing what the plane is doing without needing to monitor the column.. .I like the arm rest position availble with the stick too! <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> . .Just out of interest, without abusing your professionalism, what license and current type are you if any?