If you are going to purchase the FP from Ka-planes, you can call or email and have them verify the simulator cable is in the box before they ship. I got my FP from them and the cable was in the box along with a CD with the simulator software. I don't know how good the sim is (I have RealFlight, so I never loaded the Esky stuff). I really like the FP though. It flys well for me and when I do crash it usually doesn't break, and even when it does, the parts are not expensive. I was so impressrd with the fixed pitch that I bought a BlackHawk 450 SE Pro from the same store. I can tell you the Collective pitch BlackHawk does not seem any harder to fly than the FP, but it sure does get your attention. Head speed is really fast and when I do crash it (And it is bound to happen), It will take a lot more labor and money to fix than the FP. FWIW, I'm just a beginner, but I have a Lama 4, and the FP and Blackhawk. The FP is what I fly (well at this point its more like hover practice) 90% of the time.

Hope this helps and good luck in your decision,

Bob