I agree. If you want to start at the beginning, turn the realism off, don't
ever think about landing and then take the extra 300 for a spin (literally).

For what it's worth I think a youngster would prefer a joystick to a yoke.

Geoff



"Dallas" wrote in message
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"Top Spin"
I am
concerned that the game is too complicated for an 8 year old.

The short answer is the sim can be as complicated as a 8 page checklist to
start a jet or as simple as pressing the engine start key and going flying
with a Cessna. If he's a smart 8 year old he should be able to have some
fun with it.

Dallas