The only flight sim I played ever was Red Baron, probably v. I. But it was much too fast to match my taste, the target would be gone before I finish my tea...
Recently I was trying to advertise SH3 to my friend. I told him I played SH3 and he asked immediately: "Is it dynamic at all?" My answer was: "Well, it happens that you just sail for a few hours and nothng happens, but...". Never let me finish the sentence, as he almost lost his breath laughing loud.