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Being new to the flight SIM world (less than a week) and trying to learn to fly using a keyboard whilst I wait for my joystick to arrive in the post the video looked great to me. Do Microsoft make a SIM for a JCB to help dig a Cessna 172 out of the bank at the end of a runway because it would be a great help Mike

Geoff (Hastings) We have had some great days out in Hastings in the summer, I suppose you see a different side living there but we enjoy it down there. One of our biggest clients are based just outside of Hastings so I get down there on business as well. Mike

Once again thanks for all the replies, It looks like I have picked a good site/forum to get started in this hobby. Mike

Thanks Anders, I have found a free download on a site I use for movies & music of FSX Steam so I think I will get that down on my PC, take a look and have a go at the lessons and as you say see where I am in 3 months. The one thing I think I will invest in is a joystick as the thought of trying to operate a plane uses a keyboard does not excite me. Mike

Thanks Anders, to be honest I had not even considered that side of things. This hobby will need some thinking about if I need a new PC as well. Out of interest what is considered to be a good PC to run a flight sim on?

Thanks Mike, I will have a read of those links when I get a moment. Mike

Thanks Anders, that all sounds like a plan. Most of my current hobbies involve the internet so bad back, square eyes and few friends comes as no surprise. I have updated my profile to show my hardware, it is the standard PC we have at home in our study but looking around on here it seems it will do for starters. Mike

Hi Matt, Thanks for your input, I understand what you are saying about the tablet v joystick. I can well imagine the joystick being a totally different ball game. The tablet is a bit of fun but if I have it resting on my upper body I can nose dive into the ground just by breathing, it is that sensitive. As for the Steam/on line situation the PC I will be using to begin with is connected on line 24/7 so that should not be an issue. You want screen shots of me suffering as well??? I will see what I can do, I am sure I will not disappoint Mike

Thanks Wayne, I am a complete novice except for the 2-3 hours I have spent on my iPad this week using Infinite Flight. A couple of people have mentioned above Steam offers training such as take off, landing and general flying which is what I need so if this is the case I will probably go for it. I have found it on Ebay for £11.99 or direct from the Steam site for £19.99, both downloads once you have purchased. Mike

Ha, ha, Okay so now within 12 posts I am being pointed towards the Steam version then Mike form Italy tells me otherwise?? Can you expand Mike and tell me why! Mike

Thank you Brian & Donny. I will be needing lessons and training so for that reason FSX is looking good. The SIM I have downloaded on my iPad has lessons and I am enjoying following them and picking up tips but as I said above the movement of the tablet is critical, 1mm the wrong way and you are in the ground before you can blink. Mike

Thanks for all the replies so far guys, I can see this new hobby will require a little bit more research than normal before I rush in. Mike

Hi John, Many thanks for the warm welcome and the advice. It looks like I am kind of on the right track so I will read a bit more and search the net before I make my decision. Mike

Hi All, First post from me, I am Mike from Kent. I downloaded the Infinite Flight Sim App onto my ipad in the week and I am well and truly hooked. What a great way to relax and chill for a few hours. It is very sensitive and the slightest movement can send you rocketing sky high or plummeting to the ground and having looked into this a bit more this week I can see that this is a common complaint. I am guessing if I want to take this to the next level and purchase a PC based SIM I am looking at Microsoft or X Plane? If the above is correct I am a complete novice, do not know my