RE: Does one really need a simulator?
i wouldnt consider myself an expert neither would i consider myself a beginner. but after flying AFPD i was extremely dissapointed. it is fairly realistic when it comes to just flying around doing imac type maneuvers. when it came to the more advance maneuvers howver such as rolling harriers and hovering i found it to be like on the moon. the planes just float. it seems way to easy.
I would go with G3 hands down.