@Michael,
@seff5657,
even without Real Navigation TWoS is a lot more difficult than the stock game. To play on an easier level, go look at my modlist here for patching the stock v.1.2.0:
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=241069
You will see: the gameplay is much simpler, however you need to introduce yourself to the NewUIs for which there are a couple of good videos on the net.
Good hunting,
XS