Budget Flight Simulator

Pilots and Instructors alike have always given Microsoft Flight Simulator high praises for it’s instructional value. Many high time pilots swear by it and credit it with helping them to transition through the IFR phase of flight training.

I am currently at the beginning of my Instrument Flight Training. I have opted to use the Jeppesen Training System. My flight instructor swears by it. I will use it extensively in ground training, but I will definitely get some quality time in with my trusted Flight Sim Yoke and Pedals… and FS9! In fact, I considered myself a low time IFR pilot during most of my Private Pilot training (I had a fairly difficult time learning to sufficiently rely on my outside visual surroundings/ queues instead of the “instrument dashboard” in front of me during flights).

I recently purchased the new CH Product Eclipse Yoke ( I must confess, the new bells and whistles on the thing did peek my curiosity), to use along with my CH Pedals. I also intend to complete the Rod Machado Virtual Instrument Flight School Series as well. Some former pilot friends of mine (non-Flight Sim users) noted that the instrument phase of their flight training was the most difficult of the entire program. I am betting that the practical part of this phase will be much easier for me! Thanks in no small part to Microsoft Flight Simulator…

I look forward to night flying!