Flight sticks

[Obiwanshinobi]

I could use one for Crimson Skies (the PC game). Rather playable as is with twin-stick joypads, thus I'd be getting a flight stick for the sake of experience rather than any serious practice. Nevertheless, I'd rather avoid utter duds. What should I be aware of? Is Mad Catz Cyborg V1 any different from Saitek Cyborg V1?
For the record, I found Richard Burns Rally playable with a Tesco value analogue pad, so I'm not in it for the cool points.
P.S. Ordered Thrustmaster T-Flight Hotas X. Liked the photo and this review.