I can't say that I agree with Sandman's first impressions, but I do think there's a lesson to be learned by targetware, and for that matter all sim developers. That is, before you release a beta into open play, make darn sure that the flight controls config utililty is easy to use, and bulletproof.
Nothing will turn people against your product like having to spend hours getting your HOTAS to work properly in the game.
Just my humble opinion.