Thread: The Differences Between PPLicensing And Learning
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Old February 28th 08, 07:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
Steve Hix
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Default The Differences Between PPLicensing And Learning
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Jay Maynard wrote:

On 2008-02-28, wrote:
Yes, it is fair to say that pre-solo sim is not helpful and may even
hurt. Much of what is learned in pre-solo and getting to solo (which
is the point of pre-solo) is physical cues and muscle memory. None of
that is recreated in any PC based sim environment.

Don't underestimate the power of muscle memory, too. My ease of flying the
Tecnam Sierra and difficulty transitioning into the Zodiac, both after 15
years out of the cockpit, are directly related to that.

What did you fly in the Old Days(tm)?

I'm asking only because I've been out for 30+ years (Champ/Cherokee/
C-150), and came back in January, where I've been getting refresher
instruction in the Tecnam Sierra (which I like a lot). Almost ready to
wrap up my BFR, too.