Can i use it on a mac

If you a previous OS driver use the backwards compatibility tool by right clicking the driver and install using the comparability tool.

Do not try to install the drivers that came with your joystick. Instead, try connecting it and letting Windows 7 detect it (and install the drivers automatically) from Microsoft's site.

https://www.driverscape.com/download/microsoft-sidewinder-precision-2

Honestly no manual is even needed and I don't believe they are even readily available on this old of a game controller. If you have a specific question or trouble I am sure I could help you. The device should just be plug and play. Although you will have to set up the games individually to use it.
Thank you,
Lee

Follow the below guide from Logitech.....

The following Logitech gaming devices will function on a Macintosh computer running Mac OS 9 with Input Sprockets 1.7 or higher. You must also have a functioning USB port.
Logitech® Freedom™ 2.4
Logitech® Dual Action™ Gamepad
Logitech® Extreme™ 3D Pro
Logitech® Attack™ 3
WingMan® Attack™ 2 on the USB port
WingMan® ActionPad™
WingMan® Formula™ GP on the USB port
WingMan® Precision GamePad (USB version only)
WingMan® Extreme™ Digital 3D
WingMan® Formula™ USB
WingMan® GamePad USB
These devices will use the Mac OS Human Interface Device (HID) support. If you are experiencing detection problems using one of the supported devices on a Mac, please contact Apple to ensure your computer meets these requirements. If you are experiencing problems in a particular game, please contact the game manufacturer.
To determine if your Logitech game controller is detected please do the following:

1. OS 9.x
   
2. Click the "Apple Menu".
3. Click "System Profiler".
4. Click the "Devices and volumes" tab.
5. Look at the USB tree to confirm that the controller is listed.

1. OS 10.x (Traditional View)
   
2. Double click the "Hard Drive" icon.
3. Double click the "Applications" folder.
4. Double click the "Utilities" folder.
5. Double click "System Profiler".
6. Click the "Devices and volumes" tab.
7. Look at the USB tree to confirm that the controller is listed.

I have the identical problem. Did you ever find a driver?

Make sure, that your Joystick is compatible with the version you are having problems with. If not, make sure that it's enabled in the configuration of MCFS. If none of those work, you will most likely have to purchase a more compatible Joystick.

Matt P,
Computer/Gaming Relations Team.

you can download the software from the manufacturer

I am farmiliar with most flight simulators and know that you have to go to settings on the main menu the controls and select joystick, enable joystick and/or calibrate joystick. If this doesn't wok then in gameplay push "alt" on your keyboard if the task bar for flight simulator isn't at the top. Once or if it is allready there select settings and then enable joystick. If this doesn't work then call or contact or google microsoft flight simulator.

yes you need version 3.0 or later for it to work.