wright1902glider wrote:
If anyone out there will admit to driving a C-172, I have a question.
In MS FlightSim 2003, Rod the VR flight instructor tells me that I
should be controlling my altitude with the throtle, and my airspeed
with the elevator? Does that make sense?

That's the quick answer. A better one is to
learn something about the theory of flight.

In Microsoftland, I've got to constantly play with the throtle to hold
a consistant altitude. I don't recall ever seeing a pilot do that in
any plane I've ever flown in, but I could be wrong. Opinions?

I know that PPG's fly this way, and with gliders, down=fast, and
up=slow. But what about powered aircraft?

If you can't take lessons in an actual aircraft,
and indeed, even if you can, you should read the
book "Stick and Rudder" by Wolfgang Langewiesche.
An excellent book that will answer all your questions
and a lot more.