I learnt to fly before FS2000/2002/2004 but find FS2004 useful for brushing up on instrument flying and those days when "real" flying is out of the question (FS2004 with UK VFR Photographic Scenery is also an excellent fun basic VFR navigation training aid).
http://www.aromadome.com/FLIGHTPIX/images/fsscr224.jpg
(looks nice too and excellent viz 24/7;-)