I think it has been mentioned before on this forum, cawky.
There is a rather large topic devoted to the VSP:
http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,2550.msg26287.html#msg26287 (http://www.shipsim.com/ShipSimForum/index.php/topic,2550.msg26287.html#msg26287)
This is a very large forum, with a wealth of information on many subjects. It is worth taking the trouble to use the search facility, or just browse through the various boards.
Welcome to the forum and Ship Simulator.
Marty
