On 6/25/2005 8:26 AM, Ed H wrote the following:

Amore complete package of pre-configured flights would be a useful IFR
training accessory. Such a package would be like the Machado lessons in
MSFS, only much more extensive, say 40 hours worth. It would follow a
logical sequence to step you through all the various types and
configurations of procedures, with instructor voice over and some sort of
graphics in the flight analysis view. The package would come with all
required graphics, charts, and plates in printable form. The entire thing
could be sold or distributed as an internet download, and could probably be
done quite cheaply, say $30.


This is exactly what IP Trainer does, except for the $30 part. At least they
don't charge extra for all the bugs that are included!


Speaking as a new IFR student just starting out, I don't really want to use
a computer to learn to fly by reference to instruments.

Don't underestimate the value of learning to fly patterns ("Alpha pattern",
etc.) on a sim. It is cheaper and more difficult than in an airplane. If you can
do it well on the sim with no physical or audio feedback you will find it fairly
easy in an airplane. My instructor just skipped me over the pattern flying
after he saw that I could already do it easily. YMMV