I have never been a fan of the Carenado stuff. They all seemed to fly alike and most of the attraction was eye candy. Now you may have a different impression, but I'll pass. I agree that I will limit spyware airplanes....the fact is that with just a few spyware additions, one of the attractions of MSFS is you buy the program and little else....Over all, a BIG savings. The Arrow while expensive, is about as true life as I have ever flown. I started my instrument rating in one and this one is really close to the real deal. I also wait for the Beaver....#1 on my list....I might spring for the Twitter.