Can anybody help me here?

I need a sim for a beginner. I currently have JR 7 channel Tx, so need software only, but also any interface detail. My computer has USB, microphone, headset, memory stick, monitor and printer jacks. I need to know what to buy, where to buy it, etc. I guess what I'm saying is that I'm after 'plug & play' software with not much/nothing to do in the way of adaption.

If there is a thread dealing with this already, please point me, and I'll go there and save some space here.

Thanks for your help.

I would recommend FMS, its free and very good. It will only cost you the adaptor cord which can be had for under $20. On ebay there are even software packages with a lot of models all compiled onto one CD with the adaptor for only slightly more than $20 in some cases, and even lower in others (just search for FMS and im sure you'll turn it up). There are connectors for USB, serial and parallel you get to pick which you'd like.

Hope this helps.

Heres the actual website for FMS:

http://fms.pathbot.com/

This is another really good site for FMS info (thanks to Eric Brouwer)

http://myweb.absa.co.za/eric.brouwer/fms_related.htm

Thanks guys. As you have probably gathered I'm a real beginner, again after 20+ years, so appreciate the advice. I'll go take a look.

Thanks again

FMS would be my choice too.
I found this link with instructions to build your own cable. I built mine and works great

http://www.tmac.asn.au/fms_free_flight_simulator.htm

Luis