Best Flight Simulator

[DiviG]

Also got Clear View.. purchased online for abt $40, u get a lifetime license and support facility.. graphics much better than FMS.. I think it's a v good option.. also got a good number of planes, helis n cars models..

[propfella]

If money is a problem I'd go for Clearview every time. Still about $49.00 from memory and it gives you what you need. I have over 200 planes for mine. I use a Turnigy 9X to fly it and it's never let me down on frame rate or software crashes yet. I've had plenty of virtual crashes but that's half the fun. I really can't see any reason to spend out big, like $299.00. OK there may be a lot more gimmicks but to do what you want to do, get the feel for flying Clearview is my choice.

[Hallmark]

Phoenix plain and simple.

For me the real challenge was orientation and this simulator did provide me with every bit of muscle memory and reactionary process I needed to put the AXN into successful first flight. Have I bent my AXN? Hell yeah, but I have had hours of fun flying and as Bruce said no matter what the weather you can fly...

Phoenix is the one I bought and I took the DX5e out with my first AXN so I was comfortable from the get go...

Hallmark

[MojoMaestro]

Well a bang for the buck is Phoenix RC Sim because (for free) the software keeps being update, i bought V2.5 & now it's V4.0. The flying are being updated by both Phoenix crew & unofficials (users created) & U get downloads from unofficial sites. U get new models & schemes to download. U can create your own flying sites.
So far in 2.5 years i got about 130 models + my personal modifications & 40+ sites.

The physics are realistic & graphics are challenging.
it can suit both beginners & experts, all parameters are adjustable.
includes online playing & several ability contest & a very progresive training mode.

mine came with a Spektrum DX5e for 140$+shipping > a good deal.