I've just got Elite yesterday and was wondering how best to set it up with the G13, so this is a great starting point. I don't have a joystick though, so trying to decide weather 360 pad or mouse will be best. Anyway, thanks for sharing! 
I'm a lefty, so its a Thrustmaster T16000m for me.
Intersting on the RC Tx tho, I've got a FrSky Taranis I could have a go with, but I suspect the lack of buttons might limit it.
Poll is over but I'm part of the "Others" With a 12 years old Microsoft Sidewinder 2 FFB.
Can someone explain me why Saitek are so expensive and not reliable? I was attracted by this stick, but at that price without FFB...mmm...plus build quality...mmmm. I will keep the SW2
X55s are significantly improved comparing to those that were sold about 6 months ago.
If you want consumer goods built down to a price buy Saitek. If you want precision devices made by an industrial controller company buy CH.
They work great, are rugged, reliable and and can be configured however you want. The analog joystick/thumbstick on the throttle is worth the price alone when mapped to the vert/lat thrusters.