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Originally Posted by
jkcombs
Hi Michelle,
1. Which Flight Simulator Version; MSFS 9 or FSX?
I'd like to use the latest. That's FSX
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2. What do you have now for controls? Do you have any devices like yokes, pedals or joysticks. As Sean just pointed out, check out CH Products, they're one of better starting-out units, and you can get Yoke, Pedals and Throttles all together from CH
I have a very old yoke and stick. I think that they date from the year 2000 so they will be replaced at the outset.
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3. What do you have for a computer?
I have a Pentium dual core that I put together this year for Photoshop stuff. It's loaded with memory and disk space. I'd also like to be able to continue to use it for these tasks.
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4. How much time do you have to devote to this hobby? I ask because there is a slight learning curve at first, but you'll get through it, if you're willing to keep at it.
I'm retired. So.... I'm always looking for things to play with. Right now, I spend a lot of time doing astronomy and playing music. But that doesn't quite fill up a full day.
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5. Are you willing to travel? In my opinion, this my most important suggestion: Ask on here for anyone that is close to you to chime in, and then ask them if you can come to see their simulator...
This is a problem since I hesitate to drive much. I'm located near Yosemite so Modesto and Fresno are not out of the question. I suppose I could make a trip to the bay area as well.
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Good luck and always ask questions here at MYC; these folks are an awesome group of pilots...
Oh, oh yes. I intend to. Thanks for the pointers and questions to both initial responses.