Flight simulators

Hi Talamasca.

Thanks for the reply!  Yes, MS Flight Simulator is a program with depth and variety.
There are several versions, and opinions about which one is most realistic, e.g., 2004 and 2007 iterations.
Any thoughts about pros and cons of MS options?

Also, I am most interested in Condor (sailplane) simulator and IL2 warplane simulator.
Both are reported to offer sophisticated physics of flight and realistic variables.
The CH flightstick seems to be the gold standard for the joystick; what is you preference?

Cheers.
Kent