Kobra writes:

The planes we fly can be more fun than an airliner in the way they handle
and maneuver so quickly.

If you like sudden movements. Sudden movements tend to make me queasy,
however.

Also, the simulator is harder to fly than a real (tin can) airplane.

In that case, I should be able to step into the real thing and fly it like a
pro immediately, since I have no trouble flying the sim most of the time.

Keep sim'ing and maybe one day you'll do what I did. I was flying MSFS one
afternoon and just said, "That's it!" I grabbed my check book and drove to
the local airport and plucked down 45 dollars for a 1/2 hour introductory
flight.

Perhaps one day when I have plenty of time and money I'll try it, although
there is a substantial risk of disappointment. Right now, I only have $8, so
it won't be any time soon.

I was instantly hooked and continued on to my instrument rating and
commercial pilot's license. I am also the owner of Cessna Cardinal RG and
have flown all over from Toronto, Maine, Georgia, Martha's Vineyard,
Nantucket, Miami and the Bahamas to name a few.

You must be independently wealthy.

It's quite an experience to
fly to far off destinations that I could never get to easily by car and
would be too short by airliner.

Sounds great, if you enjoy travel. I hate to travel, though (for me, that's
one of the _problems_ with aviation in real life, not one of the advantages).

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