Made the switch to Linux with Virpil Sticks, Logi Pedals and TrackIR. Once you are happy with your Button setup, you can ignore the Virpil Software. Had to ditch the Virpil Software (but got a VM to make some adjustment when needed with USB passtrough) and the TrackIR Webcam (switched to a modded PlayStation Eye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nimz4M-sxU ) and still use the TrackIR clip
For the Cutter or other big dual main thrusters that tend to fall off, you can switch off the other one. Might get you back to a landing pad.