> Can anyone see any problem with this arrangement?

Gary,

Since it sounds like you're in decision mode I thought I'd throw in my 2
cents.  A very firm don't do it.  Save the time and effort to build the
unique system.  Some fella had a Lancair with control yokes in
Barnstormers.com the other day.  I couldn't even get myself to look at
it.  Your transition will be subliminal after about 4 hours flyng.  I
believe that eyes, brains, and seats O pants fly airplanes.  The
particular appendages that make it so are largely irrelevant.

Larry Henney
360LH