Thanks for the welcome Tom.
I've been flight simming for about a year & a half on fsx with mostly military orientated stuff. Just a quick note for Andy above. I joined a military VA with no aviation knowledge or experience whatsoever, pure green as they say. There is a lot to take In but if you persivere you'll get there no problem with it. After the year I am now a Group Captain in my VA with well over 100hrs flying fast jets such as Eurofighter Typhoon.
Moral? Join a decent VA & you'll never look back!
Thanks again for welcome & I look forward to forum chats real soon,
Craig