while simulators are great for the learning curve, i've found personally that they dont really do that much after you get the hang of flying and the psysics seem to be pretty poor. while a simulator is great, if you have the oppertunity, you could get a small indesctructable electric plane like a mini IFO or something which you can fly around your room, and it will keep your skills on the ball. see, small electrics are really the ultimate simulators because a crash means you pick it up and fly again, so you have no fear and the physics are absolutely awsome compared to any simulator.. however, if i come across anyone looking to get rid of their simulator i will reffer them to you.
Cheers,
Clam