I started with realflight G2 and its fine but then G3 came on the market but I didnt like the fact it was less than a year old and they wouldnt do much for me and I had to buy the g3 as a complete package so I so nuts to them and went to aerofly deluxe..one good feature I love about AFPD is you can add models for "FREE".and the models at RC-sims is awesome.I wont go negative on G3 either as they seem very close a major improvement from G2.I was able to use my game transmitter I got with the old G2 and use it with AFPD ..and similarly I was able to use my futaba radio as well .just remember with your real transmitter you are using up your battery ....... as far as I can see either one is good just go with what ever floats your boat.and practice practic practice..