OK, now it's my turn. I have been flying R/C for 15 years. I fly anythig I want to, thanks to the G2 sim. I practice my sim 1 to 2 hours per week on the average. I like to fly with others online. Yes, I fly my P-51 at the field just like I do on the sim. I do notice however, when I am hosting a session folks will ask me to turn off the wind. Look guys, you need to practice flying in all types of wind. I live in Kansas and there aren't many dead calm days here. The sim will teach you all you really need to know; take off, fly straight and level, perform maneuvers, and perform silk smooth landings. Beginners should first use the "Behind the Aircraft View". This shows how little the transmitter sticks need to be used to make the aircraft maneuver. Once you get the hand eye coordination thing down, switch to the R/C view like you would be at the field. Don't stick to one aircraft. Learn how to successfully fly all of the aircraft on the sim. This will make you a better pilot. My P-51 takes off differently than my Waco Biplane. There ars those at the field who hardly ever fly anything but a trainer, and they have been doing so for years. Hey, if you're happy with that fine. I prefer scale aircraft, espescially Warbirds. I always practice new maneuvers on the sim. It doesn't cost anything extra if I crash on the sim. Remember to always conduct a preflight of your aircraft, make sure the control surfaces are set up correctly and working properly, perform a range check, and NEVER fly if you are tired. Good luck and Happy Landings.