ajenkins,

Thanks for the heads up on the simulator. I read a lot about the Phoenix but I was not sure if if works with the Falcon transmitter because it is not a Futaba or a known branded transmitter. Today before seen this reply I found a Real Flight G3.5 on ebay brand new for $182 delivered and I bought it. If I have known about the Falcon Tranmitter and the Phoenix a few hours before probably I would not buy the G3.5 and get the Phoenix since it iwas stil cheaper but I guess is too late now because that was on ebay and I already paid for it on paypal. One thing I like about the G3.5 is that it comes with a transmitter and it does not needs batteries to operate. It takes the power from the USB port. I hope the G3 is a good one for a newbie to lear to flies helis.