Vista and MS Flight Simulator 2004?

I would like to know if I can run MS flight simulator 2004 on my acer vista laptop from walmart...

Also, Can I use the Logitech Freedom 2.4 GHz Cordless Joystick with my vista and 2004 flight simulator, if not what's a good wireless joystck that will work, if I need a wired one do they come with about a 15ft or longer cord?

thanks in advance

Acer 15.4" Aspire 5520-5912 Laptop PC w/ AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor TL-58
15.4" WXGA display
1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor TL-58
2 GB RAM, 160 GB hard drive
DVD burner, Windows Vista Home Premium
CrystalEye Web cam and microphone
Model #: AS5520-5912
CrystalBrite 15.4" widescreen LCD Presents vivid 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution with more than 16 million colors 1.9 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor TL-58 Meets the demands of mobile computing while also saving energy 2 GB of DDR2 system memory Offers

I am using Flight Simulator 2004 on my system with Vista so yes it works.

Hi

I can run both FS2004 and FSX with no problems, I'm not sure about your joystick, if its an older one, you might have issues, I did with my old joystick. I bought a Logitek Force 3D Pro, cost me 99 bucks (in Canada) It worked fine except the force feedback packed it in when I installed SP1, I ended up going to Logitek's site and downloading their 64bit patch and now it all works fine

Not a very log cable though, maybe 3-4 feet

Hope that helps
Brian