I do fine with the demo holding it in my lap (for online I will more than likely set it on a table). I have added buttons to mine to put controls within reach (I will post a MS word document on how to do this later).
I used the larger (soft buttons as they call them) on zoom & trim as they are comfortable to press & hold with the knuckle on your thumb whilst still working the throttle. If you are left handed you will want them on the other side of course. Unfortunately this is where the main board is located so you will have little space (but you should have run off & joined the circus long ago anyway you freak
). Seriously though if you are interested in this mod PM me & I'll help you through it. The main board can be easly reloacated with a bit of glueing/cutting of the plastic bits that hold it in place.