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But more to the point that you tried to diverge to, if reading the manual
is sufficient, why would you then need a simulator of any kind?

You wouldn't, but a simulator is more fun.

You have said time and again you have never flown any airplane, much less
a different model after a read of the manual for the new airplane.

I simply meant that I've actually read the manufacturer's documentation for
the 747 (well, parts of it).