I agree; I purchased an adapter to plug my Futaba 6EXP into my USB port, and it came with FMS as well ($9.99 on ebay from Hong Kong for the package). The graphics/program is a bit crude, but it does do a great job of helping with orientation, which seems to be the biggest mistake I make as a beginner. I am excited to search online for the upgrades for this program. At $Fr.ee, the price is just right! On your advice, I downloaded Clearview's demo version, and am really happy with this software. As you said, any generic USB interface controller will work, as does my Futaba 6EXP with the USB adapter. The graphics are much better here, and I will definitely be purchasing the full software next paycheck. At $40, it is both great for learning some moves, as well as hours of sheer entertainment. So, if you have a radio with a trainer option, $50.00 can get you plugged in to your computer and training on some decent flight simulation software.