Jay Honeck wrote:
It just seems odd to me, and rather sad. I don't want folks believing
that airplanes fall out of the sky as soon as an experienced pilot lets
go of the controls...
--

One EAA Young Eagle flew, like a fair % of them, love (even if
reluctant at first) to take controls for a little while once in
cruise. But once on a calm, summer evening, this kid (about age
11) was loving it so much, I "vectored" him back to the
nontowered airport. He couldn't see my periodically nudging the
trim wheel, and visible, periodic throttle reductions got us down
to pattern alt, and he steered us pretty good to direct enter the
downwind. Thence he turned base as instructed; no need to touch
throttle after base, just trim; so he got us lined up perfect on
final, glidepath and ASI nailed though not any of his doing. I
hadn't intended to let it go this far, but the kid was doing so
well in the calm conditions. Only one hand on the wheel as
directed. Hey, that is easier, he had earlier said.

I was about to take control 1/2 mile final as the rwy was looming
larger, and kid finally looks up at me and suggests I better land
it. Roger, and excellent job there, Mr. First Officer. On the
ground, the kid runs to his Mom all excited and told her what he
just did!

I've tried this in MSFS, and it's not that easy. Is there
someone out there who can tell me what I'm doing wrong?

Fred F.