On Monday, March 11, 2013 7:36:17 PM UTC-6, Terry Pitts wrote:
I find it interesting that no one in the power world talks about Microsoft Flight Simulator or X-Plane being great for teaching yourself how to fly. The opposite generally seems to be true, CFI's comment that the simmers can read the instruments, but can't really fly in a 3D world.


That's because the "power world" has far better simulator options. BTW, "airplane" works for me.

I actually haven't heard any negative comments. The CAP airplane Cadet orientation ride pilots seems to speak in awe of how well the kids with sim experience do. My experience with the cadets in glider is the same.