http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-Flight-Three-Lever-Throttle-PZ44/dp/B000TCD1UK/ref=...

My current controller is quitting on me, shutting the plane down in flight, and randomly cycling views. I want to get this because it is really realistic to a small prop setup.  The user pictures worry me though because I'm wondering if it's a common occurrence.

If their is anything comparable and cheaper that would also be nice.

I have to say this is quite a good controller.
Only every now and then do I have to oil the throttle quad because it sticks every now and then.
But this gets the job done.
The only thing I would of added to it was a resistance knob for the yoke. But like I said it gets the job done, and it adds a good bit of enjoyment to many prop airplanes.