RE: First plane: Alpha 40 or Alpha 60?
Yeah, the sim is mostly just to get used to using the sticks and trimming. I figured it wasn't a replacement for actual flying, but it can't hurt, right?
I applied for my AMA membership today, and there is a club close to home that I'm going to look into. In the meantime, I'm trying to gather as much knowledge as possible on trainers before making a purchase.