Ok, so about to buy IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 and...

[jameson]

If he's new to this game, he'll have a bit more to worry about than scenery, lol! His mickey mouse controller will be a big help, I'm sure, but then it's rumoured some still play this game with a keyboard. (Still saving for that joystick after 10 years!).
Tarzan, do yourself a favour and buy yourself a stick, then rudder pedals, then headset with mike and then that track ir thingy as well, Then there's the books, Black Cross Red Star vol 1, only £600 on ebay....... Anyways, welcome to the nuthouse! Gaston may be along shortly, so i'm off...

[jameson]

Almost forgot, Robert shaw's Fighter Combat must be learnt by heart as well, it's an epic tome dedicated to insomnia I think, at least it helps mine...

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by jameson

Almost forgot, Robert shaw's Fighter Combat must be learnt by heart as well, it's an epic tome dedicated to insomnia I think, at least it helps mine...

LOL... yes that sounds about right

It's surprising how many players haven't bothered to have a quick look at some basic tactics when jumping into a sim. They really do work and can be valuable.

You don't have to read any of all of this but a few snippets might be useful in here: http://www.simhq.com/_air/acc_library.html#briefing