Let me not agree with your opinion. First of all I want to say, that before I switch to FA-18C I had a lot of hours, flying A-10C. I`ve been playing flying sims from 20+ years (from the times of Novalogic`s MiG-29 Fulcrum and Flanker 2).
And now: Hornet is easiest compared to A-10 and KA-50 based on what? I dont agree....
It is stabble in the air, yes, but its because it has two powerful engines and maybe because it has ATC and auto-trim.
But in other hand...how many systems you have to learn in A-10? Its has only AG capabilities and far, far less systems and weapons than Hornet. In FA-18 you need to learn:
- AA with 9x, using JHCMS, 120 series, ACM, VISUAL mode, LTWS,TWS...and a lot, lot more AA modes + all radar AA modes;
- AG mode - dumb bombs, LGBs, Mavericks, JDAMs, JSOW, and a dozen AG radar modes;
- SEAD with HARM with all 3 modes;
- Antiship tasks with Harpoon and all its modes;
- carrier landings in CASE I, II and III;
- and, and....
I miss somethings for sure but as you can see...Hornet is much more compexive aircraft compared than any other and you need to know everything to be good with it. Its not only ground attack like A-10 or Ka-50. It can do everything.