Controllers

I think my FLCS/TQS finally died on me. Cant dowload anymore and generates wierd and constantly changing characters.My question: what do you gutys recommend as a replacement. I'm hesitant about the Cougar due to the large dead space issue as I use my controllers for a lot of FS2002 helicopter flying (which requires minute and constant inputs).I'm leaning towards CH USB set-up, but am worried about to much throw and the "light" feel.In addidtion to FS 2002, I want to be well positionbed for LOMAC.Any thoughts would be much appreciated.