I think this book will answer all of your questions and more....

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...lane_handbook/

It is to the point, easy to read, and best of all -- free.

If you want a printed version you can get it from any airport flight
supplies shop in the US for $15 or so.

Chris

Mxsmanic writes:

Lately I have modified my flying methods in the sim in ways that seem
to produce better results, but I don't know if I'm learning to do
things correctly or simply acquiring bad habits. I want to make sure
that I don't "cheat" too much when flying.
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