I remember when I thought like that..... that's till I switched over to FSX. Honestly, I believe the only thing stopping the transition is finances.... since FSX is more CPU intensive and a quad-core processor with sufficient RAM would be nice. However for some to assume that FS9 offers the same levels of complexity...... honestly is quite absurd. The debate will go on as long as ACES or whoever continues to develop newer and better simulations.... FS9 was better than FS2002 as such FSX is better than FS9. Sadly, as technology improves, we'll find more limitations..... and because this is a hobby in which its now a business for the latest modeled "toys" with eye-candy some may be stubborn to change for a time will change. Happy Landings