Gary Shannon

Yes, that folder has many folders for Model, Panel, Sound, Texture (several variations), everything I would expect to see in such a folder. I even copied that folder into ...AppData\Roaming\Microsoft|FSX\simbojects\airplanes\ But that didn't solve the problem either. Finally, I copied the folders from ...steamapps\common\FS\SimObjects\Airplanes to ...steamapps\common\FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes and that solved the problem I wrote to the RealAir support email with a full description of the problem and what I did to fix it. I guess we'll see what they have to say. Apparently their installer doesn't know how to play well with Steam Edition.

When you say folder SimObjects\Airplanes, which one do you mean. I have: AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\simobjects\airplanes which does not contain a folder sf260 Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FSX\SimObjects\Airplanes which does not contain a folder sf260 Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FS\RealAir\sf26007 <---not in SimObjects Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FS\SimObjects\Airplanes\RealAir SF-260 Left Seat Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FS\SimObjects\Airplanes\RealAir SF-260 So there are three different folders called "SimObjects\Airplanes" I'm confused.

Yes, just as the installation instructions stated.

I downloaded the RealAir SF260 as suggested in this post: http://www.avsim.com/topic/493589-sim-and-aircraft-advice-for-a-newbie/ I clicked through the installation process, and everything said it installed successfully, but when I go to the aircraft selection screen in FSX-SE the SF260 is not present in the list. There are no FAQs on the RealAir page, so I don't have a clue what to do next. Does anyone have any suggestions?

OK. I'll take your word for it and start with the SF260.

Thank you for both of those suggestions. I've checked out the two links and they look very interesting. I'll give them both a try. On the RealAir page, I like the look of the Lancair Legacy V2 as well.

I first flew on the Apple II SubLogic flight sim many, many years ago, and eventually graduated to Sierra's ProPilot. Since then I've been away from the hobby, so I have no idea what's going on these days. I just picked up FSX-Steam Edition, and started playing with it while I wait for my first HOTAS joystick to be delivered. I'm having fun flying around with the ultralight model with mouse and keyboard (what a pain!). What I'd like some advice on is which sim software is best for what I'm interested in, and which aircraft should I be flying. I'm interested in single engine prop with minimal instrumentation. I'd rather learn how to hold my altitude than to learn how to push an altitude hold button on an autopilot. I'm interested in enjoying the scenery and visiting new places. I'm not interested in keeping schedules and timetables. I aspire to be a casual flyer, with a simple aircraft, flying low and slow, and following highways, rivers and coastlines. Scenic eye candy is a priority for me. Any suggestions on which sim and what aircraft I should try out? What add-ons are good for eye-candy fans? (My home town is KEUG so a nice looking home airport would be a plus too.) Thanks in advance for any ideas.