does this sim have the best graphics?hows the remote?

I have it, and sometimes use it because it's better than nothing, but if I had to do it all over again, I would get Realflight.

Ken

I have had it for about two weeks now and I am kind of in agreement with mrbassman.
The ground effects are awsome, but there is no crash effects except for maybe broken landing gear on planes and rotor blades on helis. All of the parameters (and there are many) are metric even if you install the English version.
I did ot get their controller, I just got the slimstick and cable for my own JR radio.
Also, most all the bigger planes seem sort of flighty. You can do a full throttle fly-by with a 40 lbs. jet and it seems like it is only going 40 mph or so instead of 100 plus. It is also lacking in flying fields. I found a few more paved fields on the net, but still none I really like. I am waiting for the snow to melt so I can input my actual field.
It does have pretty good graphics but is lacking in other areas. If I had it to do over again, I would find some place or someone that has other programs set up to try first before buying. I did try Realflight several years ago at the LHS and tried a 33% Yak. Again, it just seemed too easy to fly.
I downloaded the Realflight G3.5 sim (playable) and the Reflex sim (not playable) and liked the Reflex sim better, so ordered Reflex because you are able to put your own actuall planes, flying field, and even the real sound of your own engine (mine is a 200 twin) into the program and it does not require the monster computer that Realflight requires, although my computer does not seem to have the power needed to run the build programs for the planes and panoramic scenery.
Reflex does not have that many planes, but you can download dozens from the internet. The problem is, most of them, in my estimation have the wrong physics, and you almost (or at least I would) need to have a Masters Degree in Physics to figure out the proper settings for each plane. I downloaded several Sukhois one of which was about forty pounds. With the physics set the way they are, if flies more like a park flier than a 40 pounder. Punch the throttle and it takes off within about 3 inches (that can't be real).

Sorry to carry on like this, but I am still a little upset with the program and not knowing how to set the physics properly.

I have heard that it is very good for helis.

I did have it but got fed up of the spoilsport blue no fly zone.
Now have AFPD which is awsome.

I had reflex, now have G4. Graphics much better in reflex, but.....

I had unending problems getting reflex to START. I usually got the error message of interface not detected. Then you removed the usb port connection, and reconnected. Close program and open. One one occasion, I had to do that 13 times to get the program to start. After awhile I gave up after 11 attempts.
MRC promised a replacement slimstick. After promising 5 day turnaround, finally got one after three weeks. Same problem. Tried another computer. Same issues. Tried different transmitter. No joy.

Sent it all back for refund. Despite my prior calls, email and letter, they asked "what's the problem"? Learned they had not, contrary to promise, sent a different slimstick. Had to pry that fact out of them. (Had assured me they had replacements in stock). Said they had tried it and it worked fine for them. I thought that was pretty pathetic customer support and demanded a refund.

I was using it with an airtronics vanguard transmitter. When I could get the program to start, it worked fine. But who would want the hassle?

whats that

Reflex has very good graphics and true to life ground effects, meaning you can actually get stuck on the edge of a paved runway. crash effects are almost non-existant, but if you crash the program resets and you are back on the flight line again. (I always considered picking up the pieces after a crash as part of the training but you don't get to do that ). The No-Fly Zones are areas in some of the scenerys that you are not allowed to fly in, meaning over homes or pit areas. They are shown as a red diagonal wall of lines. When you cross into these areas, if you are too low when you enter the area, the program resets and puts you back on the flight line. If you are high and don't enter too far, you can fly back out without a reset.