Originally Posted by celchlepp

Hello everyone, I am looking to outfit my Honey with her own complete flight simulator setup for this Christmas. Private pilot version for small aircraft is our only interest. I've flown the huge simulator at Denver Stapleton United terminal many years ago, which was an impressive experience, but way out of the focus here.

I've read that Microsoft's FSX and CH's X-Plane are both very good for an optimal starting point.

Thanks in advance for any helpful insight and leads,
Chuck