MS Flight Sim 2004 with the online add-ons such as Sqwak box. This
lets you fly and talk to real life controllers. I've used it to
practice IFR... you have to file a flight plan, then call for your
clearances, etc... sometimes ATC isn't online... but many evenings ATC
is online in once place or another....

The other night i had grnd, tower, departure, centre and then tower on
arrival.... sometimes you'll not get anything.

Good luck!

-dr


Helen Woods wrote:
I have a student looking for some affordable software which will simulate

1. Flight in a C-172
2. ATC communications

I'd love some feedback and recommendations.

Thanks,
Helen