Post by luisfeliztirado on Jul 1, 2012 19:50:43 GMT -5
I am always amazed by all the people who have spent hundreds, even thousands on this hobby. Very impressive, and reveals a lot of dedication and passion.
I have never, not once spent a dime on flight games. Believe it or not. Not even to buy them.
In a previous life, I got them for free direct from the publishers (for "evaluation" purposes ;D ), and also all other software, and even a lot of hardware.
So, I have never bought FS, any version. Nor have I ever spent money on commercial add-ons, since I made my own, and anyway most of the stuff available did not interest me (think "Boeing 737").
But I did appreciate the freeware, particularly Bill's great stuff (really good and the kind of airplanes I love, and the vehicles too
).
But, now with Flight, I have had to spend money
No, it's not that bad... yet! I got most of it for free, of course, spent no money on any of the combat airplanes (just not a fan of war.)
But, I did buy Alaska right away - kachiiing $15.00
And I got the free FSWidgets Moving Map because I am lost in Alaska, so I just bought the Alaska Sectionals for it. (Kachiiing $10.00)
But, this is a good move since now I can see where I am and where I am going. Plus, a moving map with GPS is really the best way to fly - just follow the "magenta line". So easy
I have now broken a long-standing record to never pay for FS but what the heck! I just hope I never get into the thousands of dollars like some people in this hobby. 
Best regards.
Luis
I have never, not once spent a dime on flight games. Believe it or not. Not even to buy them.
In a previous life, I got them for free direct from the publishers (for "evaluation" purposes ;D ), and also all other software, and even a lot of hardware.
So, I have never bought FS, any version. Nor have I ever spent money on commercial add-ons, since I made my own, and anyway most of the stuff available did not interest me (think "Boeing 737").
But I did appreciate the freeware, particularly Bill's great stuff (really good and the kind of airplanes I love, and the vehicles too
).But, now with Flight, I have had to spend money
No, it's not that bad... yet! I got most of it for free, of course, spent no money on any of the combat airplanes (just not a fan of war.)But, I did buy Alaska right away - kachiiing $15.00
And I got the free FSWidgets Moving Map because I am lost in Alaska, so I just bought the Alaska Sectionals for it. (Kachiiing $10.00)
But, this is a good move since now I can see where I am and where I am going. Plus, a moving map with GPS is really the best way to fly - just follow the "magenta line". So easy
I have now broken a long-standing record to never pay for FS
but what the heck! I just hope I never get into the thousands of dollars like some people in this hobby. 
Best regards.
Luis
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