Yep, manipulating an aircraft is lot easier when your in it, vs. standing
on the ground and flying from itafar. Especially when you know how
the controls affect the aircraft. Put a couple of little sticks on the yoke
so we could fly one using just our thumbs, we could be ace pilots!
I flew r/c before I flew real airplanes, it was my feet that a tough time
transitioning to rudder pedals instead of using myleft thumb!
So I agree, simulators definitely help! whether for r/c or full size!
~Jon~