then there’s no need for me to spend $$$ at flight schools then?
Especially if you don’t need to worry about landings.
You can literally learn to fly through simulators these days.
I believe the 9/11 attackers got most of their training through flight simulators and that was many versions ago.
You can download current navigational data from Navigraph.com in FSX. This contains updated navaid frequencies and approach chart info. Using that in conjunction with high fidelity simulation software such as what PMDG offers will give you a taste of real world flight.
VATSim is a group of ATC afficionados that virtually control the skies. Flying with a headset and interacting with those folks will save a pilot a lot of money when training for an instrument rating.
The new FS looks fantastic. I’m a fan of software like this that inspires people to pursue aviation. Can’t wait until it comes out!
I’ve heard pilots say that if you can fly a plane in MSF, you can fly a real one. The only difference is the real ones don’t have a keyboard. MSF does a virtual cockpit with working controls, but the keyboard is easier. And a joystick works better than a mouse as the yoke.
you might cut down flight school learning at least- people that race online in iracing and other racing apps when they get to a real track, with the real cars, they do a lot better- knowing the tracks inside and out, as well as how the caRS will handle-