jerusha - what are you trying to accomplish? Are you flying r/c planes now?

The reason I ask is this: I have been flying off & on for 20 yrs. Never flew on a simulator until a few yrs ago at a friends. Since I am a FAIRLY proficient pilot, I had no real interest in simulators.

Recently my youngest daughter said that she wanted to learn to fly. I asked at my local hobby shop if there were any inexpensive simulators worth a flip. He had a used Phoenix that he sold me for $75. Heck, it even comes with a real radio (only good for park flyers he said) Anyway, it works great for us. I have flown many airplanes in my day, & this one is "real" enough in the way the planes handle. Since I have only recently gotten back into flying, I am having fun practicing up on some crazy aerobatics. I am sure there are better ones (more expensive) and some folks may not like the Phoenix. But for my money, and WHAT I AM TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH, I give it two thumbs up.