I dont think we will know anything useful until independent reports come in. The Logi G940 got a very good review from SimHQ and a Logi spokesman was always on the forum so I bought one. Not the best idea I have had.
There are ways of having just 1 Il-2 folder and using a switcher, but I wouldnt do it that way as big hard drives are cheap.Just make sure that you keep a backup copy of 4.12 as you will need this when 4.13 comes out.
Dont forget "select engine *" and select all engines for when there are only twin engined planes available. Do NOT map wing fold or bail out to your joystick! Make them at least a little bit awkward to do so you cant do them by mistake Also chocks are handy on your joystick for carrier ops.
As the creator of the X52 mod all it does is take the FFB from the game ie gun shot, stall judder etc and spin the rumbler. It did give a good feeling of when you approached a stall and there is this http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70051
A couple of threads
http://simhq.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/3878793/X55_Rhino#Post3878793
http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=116618
http://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/3135-x55-page-info/
Welcome back Ade. I am sure that Jabo and Fruitbat will give some good advice. Are you running HSFX 7.01? You will need this if you are going to join in the fun:)
Read this thread http://dangerdogz.com/forums/topic/11044-hsfx7-is-out-there/