Yes, ATM, the FLAPS switch in the VC is eye-candy only.
I, personally, use the default keyboard assignments for the flaps to actuate them. F5:full up, F6: up one notch, F7:down one notch, and F8: full down.
Of course, you can assign those key functions to joystick buttons, different keyboard buttons, and so on, at you discretion.
Does that help at all?
Pat☺