I downloaded the FMS sim when I began to learn to fly, downloading it at the spadtothebone website link. I used it for some time with a simple joystick. The graphics aren't perfect but many other models are available for download from other sites and now cables are available to connect your transmitter through your computer to control the sim. All in all it helped me tremendously and you can't beat the price. Before spending $200 for a better know sim give it a try. A simple game joystick will give you throttle, airlerons and elevator. Ebay and other sites sell cables to hook up your transmitter to the sim. it beats bashing balsa for learning.