Microsoft Flight Sim X and training

[wildb]

Hi, I will be starting my training for ppl soon. I just installed Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Do you use this program for training, and have any tips or tricks? The program seemed very intimidating at first, still haven't actually figured it out yet. I see you can get pretty realistic hardware, yoke, pedals, trim etc. what would you recommend for students, any to stay away from/not worth it? Saitek CES432100002/02/1 Pro Flight Cessna Yoke System, This looks like what I would need to start training with this software. Would you recommend any other hardware?

Thanks!

B

 

[Jim Logajan]

To sort out the truth, it helps to check what research has been performed. Here's a post I made a while back that links to some studies that may provide some insight on use of home flight simulators prior to actual training:

http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1169402&postcount=42

No mention seems to appear that the law of primacy caused any subsequent problems.