Sad news, it's the end of Flight Simulator.

[TUSA/TX-Gunslinger]

Originally Posted by Igo kyu

The place to sell flight sims is in model shops, where they sell plastic plane models and radio controlled models. So far when I've been in those shops, I've seen no sign of flight simulators for sale in there.

I completly agree with you and Grunch! Biggest bang for the buck, particularly if you target the larger stores and chains.

It's funny, I started going to an incredible model store a few years ago - to buy high end books about WW2 (and now WWI) aircraft, unit histories and such - all stimulated by Il2 - more accurate data for mission building, forum discussions, tactics, skinning and such.....

I found a fairly large group of folks frequent this shop, through the week and particuarly on weekends. It's not a chain and is locally owned. Here's a link...

http://www.kingshobbyshop.com/

I used to build models when I was younger - but have found WWII flight simulation much more satisfying. You can actually fly (and fight) these models

These two hobbies (including R/C) have an incredible amount of synergy and overlap - however I don't think large internet/TV ads gain any penetration of this market. When I've had the occasional conversation with many of these folks, they don't seem to be aware of Il2 nor SOW.

In my city (Austin) I know there are people who fly Il2, ROF, etc.... however there is nothing to draw them together and inform or expand the market.

There must be some way of developing an inexpensive marketing program to tie these things together.

S!

Gunny