Very true. Live and learn.
I tried x-plane a bit many versions ago but never really took to it. Spent more in FS2000 & FSX add-on's than I'm willing to admit to, finally gave up with all the OMM's and had no desire to try it all again with P3D. That said, I've been having a blast these past few weeks in Xplane 10 and now the 11 beta. Virtual flying never felt so real for me. The DC3, 737-200 and 757 are all especially great! Really looking forward to what's to come, especially in terms of some competition in the add-on marketplace.
Cheers!