Hey Garman and welcome , check the forums on afp webby and real flight to make sure but I'm 99% you will be fine, futaba is the most supported in the sim world.

AFP or REAL FLIGHT G2
There both very good Sims, i couldn't decide so i got both, and in all fairness i play them both about the same right now, afp does have the edge in the 3d flying department no question there, but real flight offers allot to the newcomer to RC, flying lessons etc built in to the Sim, etc brand name items to tune your planes with engines, pipes etc. I guess for the total newcomer Real flight would hit the spot very well. Also allot of these Sims will come with a TX box, in the bundle or as an extra so you don't have to use your box.

All i can suggest is read allot here, check out some vids, and try to see them both in action before you buy.
They realy do help with the hand/eye coordination part, which is one of the bigger hurdles in the curve.

Jim.