I am not a 3D pilot... YET

so I am not really qualified to comment too much on the high alpha physics but with my usage of both G3 and AFPD I do not see huge differences. They each have features that are unique and they are both great sims. I don't think I could really justify the additional $180 to add AFPD to your G3 just based on the physics, but again, I am not really qualified to comment too much in that area. Once I start flying 3D hopefully this summer I will be a little more knowledgeable about how things "should" feel.

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