Yes it is SS. FLying in desert combat was like trying to pilot a spinning top in the air that is connected to a ferris wheel...

In BFV, it's much easier, smoother, yet still poses a challenge when you are taking fire from the air and from the ground.

I like how you can spawn in some of the transport helicopters. THat is awesome. And of course flying around with the radio blasting is nice too. Some helis can carry about 7 people I think.. or 5 i can't remember the max.

As for the joystick, I haven't ever used one in any of the BF games. Kbrd, Mouse for me thanks.

One thing I wished there were more of was player models like MOHAA. Mohaa had tons of skins. I'd like to see that in BFV.

you can use a mouse for a joystick, just turn the sensitivity all the way down.. Makes flying that much easier.. But I leave it at default, cause a slow mouse sucks during open field combat.