[tpaRob]

I used FSX to help practice for one of my cross country's. I helps me practice VOR stuff too. It's too easy sometimes just to hop in and fly direct with the GPS and not worry about the other instruments.

I had some difficulty loading all the VATSIM stuff and it said you should be pretty familiar with instrument stuff before trying to get on. I'm getting there slowly, so I may try again soon.

So, bottom line... I think FS has made me a better student.