This is one of those items that you can live without but it does have a few nice attributes. Once I connected this switch box to my computer the way the plane I chose when I opened it in FSX changed. The very first thing I have to do as soon as the screen opens and I'm inside the plane is to immediately press all the buttons on and then off again, (or vice versa), and turn the starter knob and even activate the landing gear knob, (not in every case), so that the chosen plane recognizes the buttons and their functions. The starter switch works with most of the planes but in several of the turbine prop models, (and 1 or 2 gas engine models), it doesn't work at all or only partially. I really don't understand why they, (Saitek), gave the starter knob a separate Right and Left engine position as well as a "Both/All" position in addition to the "Start" and "Off" positions because only the Start and Off positions seem to do anything. You cannot assign functions to any of the switches which is a pretty major setback. They all have a preset function that can only operate in FSX exclusively. That said, I do find it nice to just press the correlating button for things like the landing lights, Panel light, Beacon and more without having to reach for my mouse. But I do believe that it is way overpriced for its very limited abilities. Had I known more and researched info about the CH Products Switch panel, I would have put the money I spent on this toward the CH panel instead. Even though the CH Panel cost about twice as much it can do far more. In fact, it can completely remove the need for using the keyboard or mouse all together. That panel is my next target

40 years later it still holds up. It sounds as fresh as it did the day it was first released. This song deserves more airplay and a whole new audience.

Very good character building into a great story line. Enjoyed the book from start to finish. Anyone who likes a great story should read this book.