Just wanted to throw in that if you have a TM Wathog HOTAS, it is really intuitive and easy to operate even in a stressfull combat environment. I did bought the A-10C in Beta Status while i had a shitty Joystick and had to do Finger acrobatics on my Keyboard to get everything done. So, having the right Tools at hand can make a huge difference! If OP is more interested in just hoping in and have some Fun he should stick to FC3. If he is more the patient Guy who is interested in learning and operating a Plane correctly i would always go with the A-10C Module. Assumed he is willing to invest a lot of money on a HOTAS. Just my 2 Cents.