Howdy again. Thought I'd maybe forgotten about the hobby, huh?
Well, I got the radio and the plane. Plane still in box. Ordered the cable from Dennis (see link above), plugged, in calibrated the "windows USB joystuck" - and wow. It works (using FMS).
I have to say I am *really* glad I waited for the cable instead of trying the radio on the plane first. THese sticks move a lot with my fat fingers... I am good at the fat joysticks, but this is a whole new ball game.
Now I know where those endless holiday hours will be spent