Dont short yourself the reflex experience. Stunning graphics more realistic sceneries then AFPD. Flight characteristics between the 2 are identical for the planes and the helis in Reflex are a touch more realistic than AFPD. Pros and cons... AFPD Gives you game commander TX and Reflex doesnt. AFPD Is a thouch cheaper. Both need high end video cards and processor speed needs to be fast. Both will increase your 3D flying skill exponentially. IMO Stay away from G3. IMO IMO !!! just so I dont get bashed.