Workable idea??

[TexRoadkill]

Good idea but they could do it even better with the types of interfaces used in a lot of FPS games where hitting a button brings up the interface and you can use the stick to quickly choose an option. It would be good for things you don't have to do too often like landing gear, opening the canopy, bailing out etc. It would also be great for wingman commands.

Maybe use the D-pad for Trim? That way you could actually adjust it up and down, left - right on the fly.