Thanks Lou & Mark -

You guys are invaluable to this forum!

Lou - Yes, it is about fun and I do have fun believe me! When I lived in Sun City Texas a few years back I had a next door neighbor who was a career 727 sim instructor for AA (never a line pilot though), and he wasn't the least bit interested in computer FS! Didn't even care to talk about it. Too bad it wasn't you, Lou. I'd still be there!!

I know how to use the map to get frequencies and other info, but just never went VOR to VOR using just the NAV radios. I should try that. I guess once I learned how to get from A to B using the GPS and AP, and how to get up and down VFR and IFR I felt that was all I needed to learn and I could go anywhere in the world.

Mark - You have answered my main concerns regarding the FSX FLT PLNs and GPS interface. I always choose GPS Direct because the GPS then shows remaining mileage and estimated time all the way to the destination, whereas with High Altitude Airways or VOR to Vor the GPS only shows mileage and time to the next waypoint or VOR.

Seems I saw a thread here about adding a NAV/GPS switch at some point. I would rather do that than a key stroke, however I suppose I could map it to a yoke or throttle switch.

Well, I guess it's time for me to put up or shut up!! I was on a cruise when CS had the sale in December so I guess I'll have to pay full price which is pretty steep, but I do want this airplane!

Thanks again gents, you have been most helpful. I'll be back with more questions I'm sure!

Bruce