Karash.
AH stick setup is bit "special" as you first map each "logical function" (buttons, axis, hats, rotatory swiches, ect ect) to a device (joystick, pedals, mouse, what ever) and THEN you map the "logical functions" to "ingame functions" (fire, roll, pitch, swich weapon, ect ect).
Each "logical" function can be mapped to a different device. So in theory you could have like 3 joysticks.
When I was using my old stick and it was worn out I use its throttle (Thrustmaster AB2) and the stick of my "travell joystick" Logitech Freedom. So you can map in tons of ways.
Tex.