Wierd - sounds like a debate i'll stay out of! I think i will be able to fly it better with the way i have it set tho. When i went up in the air the intructor said to use my left hand on the stick and right for throttle - which was in the middle of the dash.. So i've allways used my left hand for ailerons and elevator - easy to convert it down to a thumb on that hand.. And the other side is just forwards and left and right - even easier!