"The OTHER Kevin in San Diego" skiddz *AT* adelphia *DOT* net wrote in
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I've been told in no uncertain terms by my flight instructor to NOT
mess with the PC flight sims because they're screwing up my actual
flying. Not sure how accurate that is, but considering the hurdles
I've been having to overcome as I train, there might be some merit to
it.

I've been having a blast learning to fly these airborne eggbeaters.
Not fun paying for it, but I wouldn't trade it for a thing..

Good luck!


I think I can understand where your instructor is coming from. From an RC
point of view, I think the sims are real good at helping develop certain
reflexes but I find that most of them let you get away with stuff that you'd
never get away with in the real world. Generally, they're "way" more
forgiving than the real model will be.

From the full size point of view, I can imagine that not having the "seat of
the pants" feed back, as well as a relatively skewed visual frame of
reference could goof you up a little when you get inside the actual
aircraft. It might work for some folks. I can't see it doing me any good.

BTW, I forgot to respond on your latest adventure, Kevin. Congrats on your
recent solo!!

Way to go, Han! :-D

Fly Safe,
Steve R.