Ok, my wife finally let me get Real Flight G4. I have several planes, all of which I haven't flown yet aside from my glider (used a Cox engine to get it airborne, then once it dies, fly it until it comes down). All of my planes and gear were a gift from my grandfather who no longer has the capability to fly. Anyways, I have been flying the nextstar model exclusively as it is most like the planes I have now (with AFS off). I am really liking it and after several crashes, I seem to really be getting the hang of it. I can land and take off with zero problems, ovals, figure eights, loops, barrel rolls, etc. I have just recently started adding wind but no real problems there. I am working on my spot landings now.

My question is, how does the software compare to real flight. I noticed that different planes I selected maneuvered differently. I know that in a way, its nothing like the real thing, but what are some of your thoughts on it. I like it because I can practice controls, like how to level a plane out or turn when its either flying at me at away from me and getting my orientation down. What are your thoughts?