This is an inexpensive solution to a serious problem for flight simmers' (keyboard/mouse control) Decent weight and sturdy build, not commercial equipment but good quality plastic. Sliders for Throttle, Prop Pitch, and Fuel mixture - all 3 have detent locks at bottom. 3 switches for ?programmable? This gives you much better control over your takeoff, flight, landing, and ground control. If you don't already have flight controls: 1> Get a yoke, get this, get the multi-nav unit - for a whole new experience in flying. - You can do a lot with a keyboard and mouse but you can't fly an airplane.