RE: clearview sim cable
I just bought that cable and I believe it will work for a PC. I own a Mac so I had to return it. An alternative to the USB Cable to JR transmitter (the one I tried was a HiTec) is one available at MileHighWings.com. I own one for my BladeCP transmitter and this works well. I hope that helps. You can always try FMS on a PC and there are a few T-Rex models that you can try on the PC for FMS.
Joe