OK!
I've had FSX basic installed for several years on my rig. I've played with it off and on but never been real enthused just because my computer, while pretty brawny, has issues with FSX. Anyhow, about a week ago a got a wild hair up and decided to get FSX Gold. Got it installed and have been tweaking and playing with it. Totally enjoying myself. It really is a vast improvement over the basic version with just SP1 installed. Especially on my aging rig. Here are a few screenies I just took of a RW27 approach at Telluride, CO. Fair weather conditions.
Cheers,
MR