I've always wanted to fly and since the real thing is expensive i decided to take the cheap(er) alternative.

I've bought a JR XP652 radio, Bobcat II 40 trainer, Second hand A.S.P. 40 engine, Gotten hold of FMS RC flight simulator, bought a RC 2 PC adapter.

I haven't been down to an airfield yet, but i have built the plane and run the engine for about 30 minutes tuning it to what I "think" is slightly rich but definately not lean, so I'm happy the engine was a good buy as I had heard that buying second hand was dangerous, but with my budget constraints i had no other option.

I've spent a few days on the simulator now and would like to know how much this will help me with my learning.

Is it accurate as far as the physics and flight models are concerned? Are their better simulators out there that will teach me what i need to know before I venture down to the field and get instruction.

Will it dramatically help lessen the learning curve of learning to fly the real thing?

Thanks