I've had Realflight since 2000, and G2 since it came out. I don't use it anymore. Lots of people praise it, and I think for what they do with it it's great. I have two problems with it, the first is that it doesn't model stalls and spins correctly. It's impossible to get a plane to spin as it should, and that's a pretty basic thing. The other problem is that I don't have the self-discipline to use it as I should. It's not anywhere near as exciting or interesting as actual flying, and I have a very difficult time "practicing" with any real concentration. Between the physics problems and my tendancy to goof around with it, I don't get much accomplished.

Personally I think $200 worth of fuel and time at the field will make you a far better flier than $200 for Realflight and the same amount of time. That's not possible for everyone, what with winter and all. I'm done flying until April, and I'll probably spend 20 minutes with RF between now and then. I tire of it quickly.