RE: flight simulators
The ones that cost money are the better choices, if your video card is up to snuff in your PC. If you can't afford a retail product, the FMS is free, and you get what you pay for. G2 was very successful, G3 certainly deserved consideration if you can run it in higher graphics modes. You'll want to acquire any updates from their site before you taxi into invisible boulders near the run way. G3 put a lot of emphasis on how the plane breaks into pieces too when you crash. G2 really provides all you need and now that it's an older generation, I'm sure deals can be found. Other even more expensive sims are available, but I have not used them.