"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Walt writes:

I once flew in an ultralight one August evening near Decorah, Iowa (my
daughter was going to Luther College at the time). Flying at near
treetop level in perfectly still air, taking in the sights and smells
of the woods and fields (and having the occasional bug smash into the
face mask of my helmet) it was, in my book, as close to pure flight as
I've gotten. And, while I don't have nearly the experience of many
people on this list, I've flown stuff from KC-135's to gliders.

Good for you. But I happen to take quite an interest in instrument
flight.
How many ultralights are certified for IFR? How many have an FMC and can
autoland?

It's fine if you like strong sensations, wind and weather, and so on. But
not
everyone who is attracted to aviation shares those preferences.

Nothing compares to real life, my friend.

A good simulation does.


Nothing could possible be narrow than your mind, with the exception of your
real life experiences.