I use it for playing DCS which is a multiplayer air combat simulator. Lots of aircraft are available and they have a decent range of fidelity. The FC3 craft are simplified a bit and the full fidelity aircraft have every control in the aircraft functional and accurate to real life.
Very easy to put a bunch of time into it, especially if you have some friends who are interested too.
If you want a joystick suggestion, the Logitech 3D Pro is a great starter stick at $35 and is quite sturdy. Everyone I know started with that one as it's just a solid all-round stick. Also great for space sim games like Elite Dangerous.
Edit: DCS's 2024 video showcases it nicely.
Edit 2: If you plan on playing DCS, checkout Proton DB, it requires a few settings to be changed to launch. But, been running it for the last year in Mint. :)