ive only had this game for a week, thanks to my uncle, and I wanted to fly some more modern jets. I downloaded a few after reading that they could be incorporated into CFS2. Am I missing something?

I read your FAQs, but they weren't what I was looking for. I really just need to know what the steps are in getting jets to control well in CFS2. I installed them, and a Lear45 file (a modified one from the Simviation FS2000 database, as my FS2000 CD was loaned out and returned with patterns of scratches resembling a brillo-pads effects, and consequently will not even load on my CD drive now), into my arcraft folder. Yet when I chose any of these planes, its like trying to fly a B52 in a dogfight. I dont have a joystick, and use a mouse, but i've always had great success with most planes before. I just need to figure out what hindrance is on my jets and solve the problem. Help!

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I know that some people can apparently fly happily using the keyboard only but personally I couldn't control any type of aircraft without a joystick or yoke. The trim is very important & often overlooked. Any aircraft (including real aircraft & R/C models) will fly better & be easier to control when correctly trimmed. Also, not all the A/P functions work properly in CFS.

If you're interested in civil flying, especially with the passenger jets, I think you might be better off investing in FS2004 or FS2002.

PS. Whatever your decision a decent joystick with separate rudder control (twist grip) would be a worthwhile investment & my first priority.