First off ... simulators are NOT a waste of time. I learned to fly on RealFlight G2, and it certainly has paid for itself in averted crashes.

I have G2, and AFP should be on the way (ordered it last Thursday). There is much G2 bashing here, but it is a good program. The models fly very close to "real" .40-.60 sized models which they represent. I can personally speak for the GP Extra 300S and the GP Spacewalker ... both of these fly close enough to the real thing on G2 that I can practice maneuvers on the sim before trying them at the field. Plus G2 has a nice USB controller if you don't want to fly with your radio turned on.

Plenty of info on AFP in this forum, The consensus is that AFP is the best program for 3D flying. I will not comment until I get my copy and try it myself . The "cheaper" claim for AFP is decieving though, since AFP with a contoller is $10 cheaper than G2 with a controller. The difference is that you need the controller w/G2 even if you want to use your own radio.

Best of luck, and enjoy whichever sim you buy. They will all help you get better.

Carl