Forget the freebies they are not worth it. If a sim is in your future go AFP the best on the market IMO. If general flight characteristics are your thing and advanced aerobatics or 3D isnt in your future then yea G2 will be fine. But their physics engine is crap it doesnt simulate real life aircraft based on the wind prop wash and drag. AFP certainly does and besides its way cheaper. Just my 2 cents but G2 is more of a video game if learning 3D and specific manuvers is your thing. if you are just learning then anything will do because all you are interested in right now is controls from flying at you and away from you. Good Luck.